Law Offices of Raul Ray

06/27/2026

The US Supreme Court rule that Trump can end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

The U.S. Supreme Court decided this week that the Trump Administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. This ruling means that the administration can end the TPS program for these groups without any judicial oversight. As a result, over 300,000 Haitians and around 3,500 Syrians—many of whom have lived in the U.S. for decades—now face the risk of losing their protected status, potentially leading to deportation.

The TPS program, established by Congress in 1990, allows migrants from countries experiencing extraordinary conditions such as natural disasters or armed conflict to live and work legally in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for designating which countries qualify for TPS. The loss of TPS could push many of these migrants into illegal status, jeopardizing their employment and increasing their risk of deportation.

TPS holders are legally authorized to work and significantly contribute to the economy, generating over $5 billion annually and paying more than $1 billion in federal and state taxes. Additionally, the status of four remaining countries—El Salvador, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine—may also be jeopardized as their TPS statuses come up for renewal this fall. Protections for several other countries have been terminated but remain active due to litigation.

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06/25/2026

US Supreme Court makes it easier for border agents to refuse formal admission into the US of permanent residents accused of crimes.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in Blanche v. Lau cleared the way for immigration officers to more freely deny lawful permanent residents admission into the United States and refer them to immigration court for possible removal from the United States.

By a vote of 6-3, the court, in an opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas, held that federal immigration law does not require border officers to have “clear and convincing evidence” that green card holders have committed a disqualifying crime before treating that person as an applicant for admission.

This ruling could expose green card holders with a criminal history including a pending criminal case to greater scrutiny and possible referral to immigration court upon returning from a trip abroad.

Any US permanent resident with a criminal history with plans to travel outside the US should consult with a licensed US immigration attorney before leaving the country.

You can read the ruling at:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-429_h3ci.pdf

06/21/2026

DACA recipients facing months-long delays.

DACA renewal delays are costing some recipients their jobs and exposing them to deportation risk as the Trump administration chips away at protections for immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

06/21/2026

San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy

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The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to grant an immigrants' asylum application.