Current Legal Information

On June 9, 2025, a new Executive Order, "RESTRICTING THE ENTRY OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS," took effect, reigniting fierce debate over U.S. immigration policy. The order, framed by the administration as a critical measure to safeguard national security and public safety, claims to be based on rigorous assessments of countries' vetting capabilities, information-sharing policies, and visa overstay rates. However, it has immediately ignited significant controversy, drawing comparisons to past "travel bans" and facing widespread criticism regarding its perceived discriminatory nature, severe humanitarian implications, and the debatable statistical basis for its sweeping restrictions. This article delves into who is affected by this order, how they are impacted, and explores the core arguments underpinning the controversy. Who is Affected and How They Are Affected The...

H.R. 1, "The Big Beautiful Bill," having recently passed the House of Representatives and now moving to the Senate, represents a significant and highly contentious legislative package. While it encompasses various sectors, its proposed immigration reforms are a central and intensely debated component. This article delves into these proposed changes, examining their potential impact on individuals and the broader system, and highlighting the widespread controversies they have ignited. Immigration Fees: A Barrier to Entry and Justice? A core element of H.R. 1 is the establishment of numerous new fees and the adjustment of existing ones for a wide range of immigration applications and processes, including asylum applications, employment authorizations, parole, special immigrant juvenile status, temporary protected status, visas, and court and appeals. The bill often sets these fees as a minimum for Fiscal Year 2025, with provisions for increases in subsequent years and no allowa...