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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 - 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 - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Mutaron (C-166/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum - United States (Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit)· 2026· Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Patria Laureano v. Attorney General United States of America (24-2433)
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. PRECEDENTIAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT _____________ No. 24-2433 _____________ PATRIA LAUREANO, Petitioner v. ATTORNEY GENERAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA _____________ On Petition for Review of a
united statesimmigration detention - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Ying v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37526 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC5-28242). Indexed terms: weighs against granting special relief — five-year period — card — hardship — non-compliance with the residency obligation.
canadarefugeeasylum - United States (Board of Immigration Appeals)· 2026· Board of Immigration Appeals
M-K, 29 I. & N. Dec. 556
US court opinion from Board of Immigration Appeals. Cite as 29 I&N Dec. 556 (BIA 2026) Interim Decision #4182 Matter of M-K-, Respondent Decided by Board April 9, 2026 1 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals (1) Th
united statesimmigration detention - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Wimetz (C-161/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum - United States (Court of Appeals for the First Circuit)· 2026
Vasquez-Chavez v. Bondi (25-1306)
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit No. 25-1306 FRANKLIN MAUDIEL VASQUEZ-CHAVEZ, Petitioner, v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General, Respondent. PETITION FOR REVIEW OF AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF IMMIGRA
united statesimmigration detention - United States (District Court, District of Columbia)· 2026
Z. v. United States Department of Homeland Security (Civil Action No. 2026-1510)
US court opinion from District Court, District of Columbia. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA J.Z., et al., Plaintiffs, v. Civil Action No. 26-1510 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER On December 5, 2025,
united statesimmigration detention - European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-230/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - United States (District Court, District of Columbia)· 2026
American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Civil Action No. 2025-0184)
US court opinion from District Court, District of Columbia. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MICHIGAN, et al., Plaintiffs, Civil Action No. 25-00184 (AHA) v. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, et al., Defendants. M
united statesimmigration detention - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025
CASE OF H.A. AND OTHERS v. HUNGARY (no. 39498/18)
Whether Hungary has taken effective measures to prevent new violations of the Convention and complied with the Court's judgment by paying the awarded compensation.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - European Union (CJEU)· 2025
Voking (C-765/25)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
refugeeasylum - 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 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 - European Union· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-675/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
asylum-policybordersimmigration - European Union· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-440/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
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
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