New York Law Limiting Police-ICE Cooperation Takes Effect
A New York law limiting local police assistance to ICE became effective on August 25, 2026, aiming to curb collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
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Judge Denies Bail to Asylum Seeker Accused of $180,000 Fraud
A Montreal judge denied bail to an asylum seeker accused of defrauding $180,000 from Quebec's social assistance program and previously €1 million from Spain, ordering him to stay in custody until trial.
Rensselaer Exec and Undersheriff Decline to Enforce ICE Ban
Rensselaer County’s executive and undersheriff said they will not enforce a new state law limiting local police cooperation with ICE, maintaining current practices despite the legislation.
Chicago DJ and Husband Released from ICE Detention, Continue Asylum Fight
DJ TUNJO and his husband Santiago Páez were detained by ICE at Midway Airport on Aug. 2, 2026, then released on bail last week. They are now resuming their pending asylum case.
Delaney Hall Detainees Request NJ Attorney General’s U‑Visa Certification
In June 2026, immigrants detained at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall asked Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to certify their U‑visa applications, asserting they are crime victims. Certification is required for the visas that could allow them to stay in the United States.
Illinois Lawmakers Call for End to Chaotic Megamaster Hearings
Illinois Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Dick Durbin and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, called for the termination of "megamaster" immigration hearings in Chicago, citing courtroom chaos, missed hearings, and due‑process concerns.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Require ICE Family Notifications
Representatives Ritchie Torres and George Latimer introduced legislation in Newark requiring ICE to notify families of detainee deaths, hospitalizations, or medical emergencies. The bill follows their visit to the Delaney Hall facility and aims to improve communication with families.
LA Family Detained 120 Days in Texas ICE Center
A Los Angeles mother, father and son spent 120 days in a Texas ICE detention center after authorities linked them to a relative's alleged wrongdoing, with the mother describing the ordeal as "bloodline punishment."
Ontario Bars Social Assistance for Undocumented Residents
Ontario announced new rules on August 13, 2026 that will bar people without legal immigration status from receiving social assistance, redefining eligibility for its low‑income support program.
Judge to Limit Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Los Angeles
A federal judge is set to limit warrantless immigration arrests in Los Angeles, a tactic long used in mass deportation operations. The expected ruling would require warrants for raids, potentially changing enforcement practices in the city.
Quebec Couple Faces $20,000 Birth Bill Over Permit Delays
A Quebec City couple may face a $20,000 medical bill for their upcoming childbirth because delayed work‑permit renewal could suspend their provincial health insurance, leaving them liable for standard delivery costs.
Migrant Minors Appear in NYC Immigration Court Without Counsel
On July 31, 2026, unaccompanied migrant children attended a deportation hearing in New York City without court‑appointed lawyers after a legal‑services contract temporarily expired.
ICE Threatens Criminal Charges Over Cook County Jail Detainee Subpoenas
ICE warned Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart that failure to obey four subpoenas demanding the transfer of detainees could lead to criminal charges. The sheriff’s office, represented by spokesman Matt Walberg, has resisted the subpoenas amid a nationwide pattern of federal requests to local jurisdictions.
Six-Year-Old Hit‑and‑Run Victim and Father Face Deportation
A six‑year‑old who lost a kidney in a February hit‑and‑run and her father are now subject to deportation proceedings, while police continue to search for the fleeing driver.
French Man Loses Quebec Work Permit After Daughter’s Funeral
A French worker in Quebec lost his work permit after a brief trip for his daughter’s funeral, as provincial rules require uninterrupted residence. An immigration lawyer says the regulation should be reconsidered to allow exceptions for such circumstances.
French Worker’s Permit Revoked After Daughter’s Funeral Return
A French worker’s permit was cancelled after he returned to Quebec from his daughter’s funeral, due to a rule that revokes work permits after extended absences from the province.
French Man’s Work Permit Revoked After Daughter’s Funeral
A French worker in Quebec had his work permit revoked after a trip for his daughter’s funeral, due to a provincial rule that cancels permits when holders are absent beyond a set period. The case highlights the strict application of Quebec’s immigration regulations.
French Citizen’s Quebec Work Permit Revoked After Funeral Trip
A French citizen’s Quebec work permit was revoked after he returned from his daughter’s funeral, as provincial rules penalize extended absences. An immigration lawyer says the policy should be amended to account for personal emergencies.
Judge Finds Government in Contempt Over Unimaged Immigration Phones
A California federal judge held the U.S. government in civil contempt for failing to image cell phones used by immigration agents in over a dozen operations, violating a court order that required preservation of such devices as evidence.
California Sues to Block New Tariffs and Data Sharing with ICE
California has filed two lawsuits to block new presidential tariffs and to stop the sharing of low‑income families' data with ICE, continuing its legal challenges against the Trump administration.
