Here are the key developments from the past week in immigration policy, enforcement, and legal actions, presented clearly. Here’s a practical overview of what you should know. 👇

Reports indicate that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has circulated internal guidance allowing officers to enter private homes using administrative warrants — without needing a warrant signed by a judge — if they are arresting someone with a final order of removal.

The memo instructs officers to announce their presence and, if denied entry, use what it calls “necessary and reasonable force” during specified hours. The extent to which this directive is applied remains unclear.

A federal court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may continue requiring members of Congress to give advance notice before inspecting immigration detention facilities.

This relates to ongoing disputes over congressional oversight of detention sites and inspection access protocols.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the death of a third individual at a large detention facility near El Paso. The facility, one of the largest ICE detention centers, has been under scrutiny as detention levels have risen.

A lawsuit was filed on behalf of H-1B worker spouses challenging a DHS rule that eliminated automatic extensions of employment authorization documents (EADs).

The complaint argues that the rule was published without the usual notice and comment process and seeks nationwide relief.

Legal challenges remain active in multiple jurisdictions related to enforcement practices, use of force, and procedural rights during immigration operations.

We are pleased to share that this week, our team secured two habeas corpus victories in back-to-back cases.

For both clients:

✅ The court granted habeas relief

✅ Each was awarded a bond hearing, allowing judicial review of their detention conditions

Habeas corpus remains a key legal avenue for meaningful review of detention. We are grateful for the trust our clients placed in us and proud of our team’s work on these important matters.

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