Immigration News & Insights  - 3rd. Week of Sep. 2025



On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to lift restrictions on immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, allowing federal officers to resume street sweeps and stops based on factors such as language, appearance, or place of employment. The ruling, issued through the Court’s emergency docket, temporarily overturns a lower court order that had barred such practices on constitutional grounds. While the decision is not final, critics warn it effectively permits racial profiling and may heighten fear in immigrant communities. SCOTUSblog – Supreme Court allows federal officers to more freely make immigration stops in Los Angeles


On September 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3486, the "Stop Illegal Entry Act," which aims to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter or reenter the United States. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum prison term of five years for individuals who improperly enter the U.S. and are subsequently convicted of a felony. In certain cases, a life sentence may be imposed. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for repeated illegal entries, with potential prison terms of up to 10 years for individuals who had been denied entry or removed from the U.S. and later reenter without prior approval. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
 Source: Congress.gov, September 11, 2025


A U.S. federal judge has extended a block preventing the deportation of 76 unaccompanied Guatemalan minors with active immigration cases. The original removal attempt was halted after questions arose about whether all parents had requested their children’s return. Most minors come from impoverished Indigenous regions, and the extension allows the court more time to review the case. Source: Reuters, September 13, 2025


A U.S. judge has raised concerns over the deportation of Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana, questioning whether the Trump administration circumvented immigration laws by sending them to a third country where they fear persecution or torture. The case, brought forth by the ACLU, highlights potential violations of asylum protections.
 Source: Reuters, September 13, 2025


Texas has enacted Senate Bill 17, restricting nationals from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea from purchasing most types of real estate in the state. While framed as a national security measure, critics argue it fosters anti-immigrant sentiment and racial discrimination, particularly against Asian Americans. Source: The Guardian, September 15, 2025


President Donald Trump condemned the murder of Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian national killed in Dallas, Texas, and criticized President Biden's immigration policies for allowing the suspect - a Cuban undocumented immigrant with a history of violent crime - to remain in the U.S. The incident has intensified political debate over immigration and public safety in the U.S.  Source: Economic Times, September 15, 2025



ℹ️ U.S. immigration enforcement is tightening, with new federal and state penalties targeting unlawful entry and specific categories of foreign nationals. At the same time, courts are actively reviewing deportation cases to ensure protections for vulnerable groups, including minors and asylum seekers. Individuals in removal proceedings may be eligible for six potential forms of relief that can halt deportation and, if successful, provide a path to retain or obtain a Green Card. Consulting a qualified immigration attorney is critical to assess eligibility and protect one’s legal status.