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The future of America's immigration system may now rest in the hands of an unelected tech billionaire—and a controversial new government agency with no clear mandate, no transparency, and full access to the nation's most sensitive immigration records. According to documents reviewed by The Washi...

In a candid and forward-looking interview, former USC Trojan Reggie Bush made a powerful return to the national spotlight—not just as a legendary Heisman Trophy winner whose award was finally reinstated, but as a voice of clarity on the direction college sports must take in the era of Name, Image...

At Saluja Law, we represent immigrants, students, scholars, and professionals who came to the United States in pursuit of education, opportunity, and advancement. But in 2025, many of those individuals are now being forced to leave—not because they've done anything wrong, but because they are the...

The second window of the college football transfer portal opened this week, and it didn't take long to set a record—more than 3,330 players have entered the portal ahead of the 2025 season. While some seek a better fit or more playing time, many are motivated by one thing: money. In today's land...

In 2022, the college sports world was turned upside down when a two-year NIL deal worth $400,000 per season stunned observers and reset expectations for athlete compensation. At the time, many couldn't believe that a college player—especially one with limited national fame—could command such a pa...

On April 11, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a striking new directive that could dramatically reshape the way asylum cases are handled in immigration court. In a memo released by Sirce Owen, the acting director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), immigration judges were t...

Across the United States, hundreds of international students are waking up to find that their legal immigration status has been revoked—without warning, explanation, or due process. What started as a trickle of isolated cases in early April has turned into a full-blown crisis, affecting at least ...

A federal judge in Boston has issued a critical ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle a humanitarian immigration program that has granted legal status to over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. The decision, handed down by Judge Indi...

he college sports world is bracing for its biggest structural shakeup in history. The long-awaited House v. NCAA settlement — a $2.8 billion agreement — is nearing final approval and could take effect as soon as July 1. But what does it actually mean for student-athletes, schools, boosters, and f...

The U.S. immigration system may be heading toward another period of significant delays and disruptions. According to internal reports, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun encouraging some employees to consider early retirement — and warning others to prepare for potent...

In a closely watched ruling that could reshape the relationship between religious sanctuaries and immigration enforcement, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to block the Trump administration's controversial policy permitting immigration agents to operate in and around houses of wo...

In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has directed the federal government to take action to return Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, who was unlawfully deported to El Salvador despite a standing court order barring his removal. The case marks a significant moment in the ongoing deba...

A new federal mandate is placing thousands of migrants in the U.S. under increased legal scrutiny, with steep consequences for those who fail to comply. Under Executive Order 14159, signed in January 2025, migrants present in the United States for more than 30 days must now register with U.S. Cit...

In recent weeks, a troubling trend has emerged across higher education institutions in the United States: the quiet and rapid revocation of student visas for international students. While headlines have focused on larger enforcement efforts, the reality on the ground—particularly at small college...

The long-anticipated approval of the House v. NCAA settlement—set to redefine the future of college athletics—has hit a brief but significant pause. A federal judge has requested additional revisions before granting final approval to the landmark antitrust agreement that would, for the first time...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued minor revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and corresponding updates to the E-Verify system to ensure alignment with statutory language and updated privacy protections. While the changes are not sweeping, employer...

Deportation—also known as "removal"—is one of the most powerful tools in the U.S. government's immigration enforcement system. But contrary to popular belief, it's not always swift or straightforward. It's a multi-step legal process that can take months, even years, and not everyone facing deport...

Today marks a monumental inflection point in the history of American college sports. A federal court in California heard final arguments on a proposed $2.8 billion legal settlement that, if approved, will usher in the most sweeping structural overhaul in NCAA history. The case — House v. NCAA — ...

n a sweeping new policy, the U.S. State Department announced the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and the suspension of future visa issuances. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on Saturday, stating the decision stems from South Sudan's failure to ...

In a deeply concerning development for the immigrant community, the federal government has effectively shut down the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, a longstanding and independent oversight office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This office ha...

On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to reflect a return to a binary definition of biological sex, in accordance with a new executive directive from the White House. The change is part of the broader implementation of the Executive Order ti...

At Saluja Law, we are increasingly concerned about a troubling trend at U.S. borders: lawful permanent residents (green card holders) being detained and placed in removal proceedings after returning from travel abroad, even after decades of legal residency and with no recent criminal issues. A r...

The U.S. immigration landscape is once again facing a troubling development as the Trump administration reportedly moves toward a data-sharing agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The emerging plan—spearheaded under the guise of enhan...