This week brought sweeping changes to immigration policy, major courtroom victories, and concerning developments inside immigration courts.

After reviewing current conditions in Burma, DHS has decided that Temporary Protected Status will officially terminate on January 26, 2026. According to Secretary Kristi Noem, Burma has made “notable progress in governance and stability,” including:

✔️ End of the state of emergency
✔️ Ceasefire agreements
✔️ Movement toward democratic elections
✔️ Better public service and local administration

Burmese nationals should now begin planning for life after TPS — extensions will not continue. Those departing the U.S. are encouraged to report their departure using the CBP Home app.

In a major due-process win, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot deny detained migrants the right to ask for bond. Judge Sunshine Sykes certified a nationwide class, meaning thousands of individuals who were living in the U.S. before being detained can now seek release while their immigration cases continue.

This ruling strikes at the heart of a policy that attempted to treat long-term U.S. residents as if they were recent border arrivals — a dramatic expansion blocked by the court.

The Department of Justice has removed five additional immigration judges, all known for high asylum-grant rates — some between 90%–96%, far above the national average of 41%. This brings the total judges fired in San Francisco this year to twelve.

With only nine judges remaining and a historic case backlog, attorneys warn this will:

⛔ Delay hearings even further
⛔ Force traumatized asylum seekers to retell their stories
⛔ Increase uncertainty for families seeking protection

Meanwhile, DHS is actively recruiting new “deportation judges” with salaries exceeding $200,000 and sign-on bonuses.

We continue to secure approvals for family-based cases and naturalization. These victories are reminders that perseverance and proper advocacy still make a difference in a chaotic system.

Last week we announced new practice areas. This week, here’s what Personal Injury support looks like at our firm:

✔ Car accidents ✔ Workplace injuries ✔ Slip and falls ✔ Medical-related harm
✔ Negligence & liability claims ✔ Dog Bites

If someone is injured because another person failed to act responsibly, we help pursue compensation for:

💰 medical expenses
📉 lost wages
😔 emotional distress

Your legal fight shouldn’t add to your pain — we’re here to carry that burden for you.

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