feds remove NY judge known for approving the most asylum requests
Justice Department Dismisses Lenient New York Immigration Judge The Justice Department has reportedly let go of Judge Vivian Gordon Uluakpa, known for her leniency in immigration cases, as per a report from the Post. Uluakpa, who had a remarkable 97 percent approval rate for asylum seekers—higher than any other immigration judge in New York—was dismissed […]
Harvard introduces a course on immigrant justice for students to assist asylum seekers.
Harvard University Launches Immigrant Justice Lab Course This semester, Harvard University is introducing a course called “Immigrant Justice Lab.” It allows students in the Ivy League to earn credits while working on research and writing for asylum seekers. Officially listed as HIST 123, the course is part of the undergraduate history program within the social […]
Significant disparity in California immigration asylum cases in LA and SF
For many asylum seekers, the aspiration to stay in California is becoming more achievable. Their chances of remaining in the U.S. often hinge on which judge oversees their case, with a notable contrast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. In San Francisco, judges rejected only 28.5% of asylum cases from 2020 to late 2025, while […]
Trump’s immigration enforcement in court forces asylum seekers to leave.
In the last quarter, nearly 80% of immigrants applying for asylum in the U.S. were turned away as immigration judges adopted a more rigorous approach, a shift driven by the Trump administration’s focus on border control. During the same timeframe, there has been a notable rise in deportations. Data from Syracuse University’s Transaction Records Access […]
Are you feeling fortunate? Migrants take a chance in New York asylum courts
The Challenges of Asylum in the United States The journey to becoming a U.S. citizen can be incredibly challenging. Asylum seekers often find their fate hinged on the particular judge assigned to their cases, which is, in many ways, a roll of the dice. New York state exemplifies this variability, featuring judges with starkly contrasting […]
Justice Department Reduces Asylum Approval Rates to 10 Percent
Decline in Asylum Approval Rates under Trump Administration Representatives of former President Donald Trump have significantly lowered the success rate for economic immigrants seeking asylum in refugee courts, with only 10% of these immigrants winning their cases as of December 2025. In contrast, under President Joe Biden, just over 50% of asylum applications were approved […]
Bangladeshi Immigrant Triumphs in Asylum Case for Unexpected Reason
Bangladeshi Migrant Allowed to Stay in the UK A migrant from Bangladesh has successfully secured his right to remain in the UK following a court ruling. The judges found that he could face a hefty 20-year prison sentence if deported. The individual, referred to as MM in court, argued that he was convicted in his […]
The Fifth Circuit takes action against the asylum application factories
For nearly three decades, the U.S. government has claimed that the chaos surrounding immigration is due to outdated laws, insufficient authorities, or humanitarian needs. However, last week, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenged that narrative. In a notable shift, federal courts have begun to view immigration law as actual legislation instead of mere […]
Todd Blanche challenges asylum application for 5-year-old with detained father
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on Sunday that a 5-year-old boy and his father, detained by ICE in Minneapolis last month, did not file for asylum, despite being released over the weekend. Reports surrounding the family’s immigration status seem, uh, contradictory, especially regarding Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias. They […]
Hungary Provides Asylum to Former Polish Conservative Government Minister
Hungary’s government, led by Viktor Orbán, has granted asylum to Poland’s former conservative justice minister, Zbigniew Ziobro, who alleges he has faced political persecution from the current government in Warsaw. The election of Prime Minister Donald Tusk in 2023 was heralded by pro-EU supporters as a return to normalcy after nearly a decade under the […]