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Welcome back to NawLaw News, where we bring you updates and announcements from the Firm, as well as the latest news in the rapidly changing U.S. immigration world. With President Trump’s second term, there’s no been no shortage of activity, including frequent policy changes and ongoing legal battles. Let’s get you caught up!

Appeals Court Finds Trump’s Effort to End Birthright Citizenship Unconstitutional, Upholds Block

A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that former President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, upholding a lower court's nationwide block on its enforcement. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour’s finding that the executive order attempted to override the Constitution for political purposes. The majority opinion emphasized that denying citizenship to people born in the U.S. violates the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. Although the Supreme Court has limited nationwide injunctions, the court ruled this case qualified for an exception, as inconsistent application of birthright citizenship laws would harm states. The dissenting judge, appointed by Trump, argued that states lacked standing and cautioned against universal relief but did not weigh in on the order’s constitutionality. Trump’s order had claimed children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary-status parents were not citizens, a view widely challenged in court and contradicted by longstanding precedent.

Detentions of DACA Recipients Show They’re Not Shielded from Trump’s Mass Deportations

Erick Hernandez, a DACA recipient, is facing possible deportation after accidentally crossing into Mexico while working as a rideshare driver—an act considered a violation of DACA rules, which prohibit international travel without prior approval. Despite his immediate attempt to return and explain the mistake, immigration authorities detained him, highlighting the growing vulnerability of DACA recipients. His case is part of a broader trend, including the detention of other DACA recipients like Javier Diaz Santana and Evenezer Cortez Martínez, despite their clean records and legal permissions. Homeland Security reiterated that DACA does not provide legal status, leaving recipients exposed to deportation. While polls show strong public support for a path to citizenship for "Dreamers," the Trump administration has prioritized deporting undocumented immigrants and halted new DACA applications. Immigrant advocates stress the urgent need for permanent protections, as even DACA holders who follow the law are increasingly caught in immigration enforcement efforts.

US Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Remove Deportation Protections for Afghans, Cameroonians

A federal judge has lifted an order that had blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans and Cameroonians. The administration argued that conditions in those countries no longer justified the protections, impacting about 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians living in the U.S. The immigration advocacy group CASA challenged the decision, and an administrative stay had temporarily halted the termination of TPS until July 21. On Monday, the appeals court acknowledged CASA’s plausible legal claim that the decision to end TPS may have been preordained. However, the court ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to continue delaying the administration’s action while the lawsuit proceeds. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on the ruling.

Trump Administration Sues New York City to Block Immigration ‘Sanctuary’ Laws

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against New York City, arguing that local "sanctuary" laws unlawfully hinder federal immigration enforcement and conflict with federal immigration law. The complaint criticizes the city’s decades-long sanctuary policies, claiming they obstruct arrests of undocumented immigrants and citing a recent violent incident involving migrants as evidence. Mayor Eric Adams, who supports the local laws but urges tougher measures against violent criminals, faces political pressure amid the lawsuit and his upcoming reelection campaign. The administration accuses the city of honoring only 4% of federal requests to hold inmates for immigration violations in 2024. New York Democrats strongly oppose the administration’s enforcement tactics, with incidents such as the detention of city comptroller Brad Lander sparking backlash. The case highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration authorities and sanctuary cities resisting cooperation with deportation efforts.

Full List of Republicans Backing Citizenship Path for Some Illegal Migrants

The Dignity Act of 2025, reintroduced by bipartisan lawmakers including Democrat Veronica Escobar and Republican Maria Elvira Salazar, proposes a comprehensive immigration reform package addressing legal status, border security, asylum processes, and visa policies. The bill offers legal protections for undocumented immigrants already in the U.S., creates regional asylum processing centers to reduce border risks, reforms ICE oversight, and provides a citizenship pathway for Dreamers. It contrasts sharply with the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB), which focuses on enforcement and eliminates legal pathways, making the Dignity Act’s passage politically challenging. Despite former President Trump’s hardline immigration stance and policies like eliminating bond hearings, recent Gallup polls show Republican support for decreased immigration has dropped significantly, with more now seeing its benefits. The Dignity Act has gained support from nine Republican and twelve Democratic House members but faces resistance due to conflicting priorities with OBBB’s enforcement-first approach. Immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the bill’s legalization pathway makes it a tough sell in the current political climate dominated by stricter immigration policies.

Trump’s Administration Fires 17 Immigration Court Judges Across Ten States, Union Says

Seventeen immigration court judges were recently fired “without cause,” according to the union representing them, amid the Trump administration’s intensified deportation efforts. The fired judges worked across ten states, including California, New York, and Texas, and the union criticized the move, calling it counterproductive given Congress has authorized 800 immigration judges to help reduce the massive backlog. The firings come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increasingly arrests immigrants during court proceedings, heightening fear among asylum seekers. Immigration courts face a backlog of about 3.5 million cases, with many immigrants representing themselves due to lack of legal counsel. Despite a $3.3 billion funding boost to increase judge numbers and staff, the union warned the firings will worsen delays because it takes up to a year to recruit and train new judges. Currently, around 600 judges serve in immigration courts, which operate under the Justice Department.

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Protest Against ICE Held Outside NawLaw Office and The Federal Building – Photos Captured by Neil

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