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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 - 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
Hines Immigration Law, Pllc v. Executive Office for Immigration Review (Civil Action No. 2026-1018)
US court opinion from District Court, District of Columbia. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HINES IMMIGRATION LAW, PLLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Civil Action No. 1:26-cv-01018 (CJN) EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM O
united statesimmigration detention - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Peordi III (C-11/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum - 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 - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Lodring (C-32/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
refugeeasylum - European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-230/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - 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 - European Union (CJEU)· 2025
Redego (C-859/25)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
refugeeasylum - 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 (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 - 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 - High Court of Australia· 2025· High Court of Australia
MJZP v Director-General of Security
The validity of a security assessment by the Director-General of Security, potentially impacting immigration or citizenship matters
immigrationnational-security - 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 - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025
CASE OF Y.K. v. CROATIA (no. 38776/21)
Whether the applicant’s removal to North Macedonia would expose him to a real risk of treatment contrary to the prohibition of torture, and whether the domestic system provided an effective remedy for that risk.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
EK & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rule 17 Withdrawal)
Case concerning the application and interpretation of Rule 17 regarding withdrawal of immigration and asylum applications.
immigrationasylum - European Union· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-882/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum - United Kingdom· 2025
Ganeshamoorthy, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Evidential Flixibility; Administrative Review Gateways)
Sri Lankan case dealing with evidential flexibility principles and administrative review gateways in immigration proceedings.
immigrationadministrative-review - Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Ghira (R 25, AIP, Fairness) Romania
Immigration case from Romania addressing Rule 25, Accelerated Detained Appeals, and fairness principles.
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