The Trump administration has ordered USCIS to pause all decisions on asylum applications. This directive follows the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the incident is an Afghan national who was granted asylum earlier this year.

A new presidential proclamation has created major limits on travel to the US for people from more than twenty countries. These restrictions affect both tourist and immigrant visas and may impact those who are planning to visit, study, work, or reunite with family in the US.

Federal Judge struck down policy that required immigrants who entered the US without inspection to remain in detention throughout their removal proceedings. This restores access to bond for immigrants who have been held under mandatory detention.