In August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued two major policy updates that reshape how naturalization is evaluated—particularly in the areas of Good Moral Character (GMC) and personal investigations. These changes mark a shift toward deeper assessments of applicants’ characters and histories. As a reminder, applicants for naturalization must have at least 5 […] The post USCIS Naturalization Overhaul: What’s New in Good Moral Character & Investigations appea...| Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued his Birthright Citizenship Order, eliminating birthright citizenship for people born AFTER the effective date of the order, and who are: 1) a child of an undocumented mother and a father who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or 2) a child of a mother who […] The post What is the Status of Trump Order on Birthright Citizenship? appeared first on Kolko & Casey, P.C..| Kolko & Casey, P.C.
“It feels like there is nothing I can do to stop immigration agents from arresting me whenever they want,” Venegas said in a statement issued by his attorneys. “I just want to work in peace. The Constitution protects my ability to do that.”| Legal Reader
New UCLA research shows ICE arrests vary sharply by state: Texas sees 3–4× higher rates, while California arrests more immigrants without criminal records| UCLA Luskin
“As the Trump administration continues to attack working families and immigrant communities, Mayor Adams’ veto is yet another example of him supporting Trump’s agenda over New Yorkers,” Council Spokeswoman Julia Agos said in a statement.| City Limits
Through threats and incentives, the administration conscripted local jails, federal prisons and private companies to detain immigrants.| The Marshall Project
A man was convicted and deported to Mexico, and at least 26 other people have been arrested under a Florida immigration law that officials were ordered not to enforce.| The Marshall Project
