In a significant development for immigration law practitioners, a federal district court has vacated the Department of Homeland Security’s and Executive Office for Immigration Review’s policies permitting broad civil immigration arrests at immigration courthouses nationwide. In a 71-page opinion, U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts held that the government acted in an “arbitrary and capricious” Continue reading

For Attorney Farrah Qazi, immigration law is about far more than navigating legal processes—it is about helping people reclaim their voices, their safety, and their futures. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to representing vulnerable immigrants, including survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse seeking protection under U.S. immigration laws. Continue reading

AMLA Team: Over the past year, your firm has handled a wide range of complex immigration matters. Can you give us an overview of your recent work? Rizwan:During 2025 and continuing into 2026, our firm has been deeply engaged in both affirmative and defensive immigration work, with a strong focus on humanitarian relief. We successfully secured Continue reading

In a significant separation-of-powers ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that the President lacks authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods. The decision, issued in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, marks one of the most consequential constraints on executive economic authority in recent years. Background The Continue reading