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- 5th Circuit· 2026· United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States v. State of Texas
The federal government's dispute with Texas involving defendants granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 was at stake. The case involves the government's authority to grant asylum and the rights of asylum seekers.
refugeeasylum - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Lodring (C-32/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
refugeeasylum - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Kasan (C-138/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
refugeeasylum - United States (Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit)· 2026· Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services v. Markwayne Mullin (25-5243)
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Argued November 3, 2025 Decided April 24, 2026 No. 25-5243 REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, ET AL., APPELLEES v. MARKWAYNE
united statesimmigration detention - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
St‑Germain v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37541 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket MC6-00713). Indexed terms: common-law partner — family class — father — child — foreign.
canadarefugeeasylum - United States (Board of Immigration Appeals)· 2026· Board of Immigration Appeals
Bolivar-Bolivar, 29 I. & N. Dec. 548
US court opinion from Board of Immigration Appeals. Cite as 29 I&N Dec. 548 (BIA 2026) Interim Decision #4180 Matter of John BOLIVAR-BOLIVAR, Respondent Decided April 10, 2026 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals
united statesimmigration detention - United States (District Court, District of Columbia)· 2026· District Court, District of Columbia
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights v. Department of State (Civil Action No. 2025-1774)
US court opinion from District Court, District of Columbia. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Civil Action No. 25-1774 (JEB) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION This Court is al
united statesimmigration detention - United States (Board of Immigration Appeals)· 2025· Board of Immigration Appeals
rodriguez Pena, 29 I. & N. Dec. 358
US court opinion from Board of Immigration Appeals. Cite as 29 I&N Dec. 358 (BIA 2025) Interim Decision #4150 Matter of Jose Alejandro RODRIGUEZ PENA, Respondent Decided by Board November 6, 2025 1 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board o
united statesimmigration detention - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Laci v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Deprivation; fraud; procedure)
Case addressing procedural issues and fraud allegations in deprivation of citizenship proceedings.
immigrationcitizenshipasylum - United States (Board of Immigration Appeals)· 2025· Board of Immigration Appeals
SALAS PENA, 29 I. & N. Dec. 173
US court opinion from Board of Immigration Appeals. Cite as 29 I&N Dec. 173 (BIA 2025) Interim Decision #4115 Matter of Jose Luis SALAS PENA, Respondent Decided by Board July 31, 2025 1 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigratio
united statesimmigration detention - United Kingdom· 2025· Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
KM (Nigeria), R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (ECAT: where stay necessary)
The central issue in this judicial review case is to determine the conditions under which a stay is necessary within the Early Consideration of Asylum Tribunal (ECAT) process, specifically impacting a Nigerian national.
refugeeasylum - United States (Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit)· 2025· Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Josue Sanchez v. Attorney General United States of America (24-2279)
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT ____________ No. 24-2279 ____________ JOSUE ROMAN SANCHEZ, Petitioner v. ATTORNEY GENERAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ___________ On Petition for Review of a Decision of
united statesimmigration detention - European Union· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-440/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum - European Union (CJEU)· 2025
Redego (C-859/25)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
refugeeasylum - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025adverse
CASE OF Z AND OTHERS v. FINLAND (no. 42758/23)
Whether Finland's measures violated the applicants' right to respect for private and family life.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - United States (District Court, District of Columbia)· 2025· District Court, District of Columbia
Americans for Immigrant Justice v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Civil Action No. 2022-3118)
US court opinion from District Court, District of Columbia. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, Plaintiff, v. Civil Action No. 22-3118 (CKK) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM O
united statesimmigration detention - Queensland, Australia· 2025· Various
Australia: Children Suffering Under Criminal Legal System
Youth justice
detention-conditionswatchhouse-detention - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025High precedent
CASE OF A.R.E. v. GREECE (no. 15783/21)
Whether the applicant's expulsion to Türkiye and the conditions of his detention, together with the absence of an effective remedy, breached his rights under the prohibition of torture, the right to liberty and the right to an effective remedy.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - United States (District Court, District of Columbia)· 2025
Garcia Ramirez v. U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (Civil Action No. 2018-0508)
US court opinion from District Court, District of Columbia. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILMER GARCIA RAMIREZ, et al., : : Plaintiffs, : Civil Action No.: 18-508 (RC) : v. : Re Document Nos.: 417, 431, 434
united statesimmigration detention - European Union (CJEU)· 2025
Peordi II (C-737/25)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum