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  1. April 2025

    1. April 24, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Hundreds detained at Michigan port of entry as a result of wrong turns

      BorderDetention CBP Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. April 23, 2025 2.0

      DOJ Rescinds Funding of National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center

      Detention DOJICECBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. April 2, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE reinstates contract with Florida detention facility previously deemed substandard

      Detention ICEState & Local Entities ReportedFinal/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. March 21, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE's 'No Release Policy' Is Back In Effect in New York

      Hearings and AdjudicationsDetention ICE ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. March 15, 2025 2.0

      Reported: DHS detains and pursues removal of active TPS holders

      DetentionInteriorEnforcementTPS ICE ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice

      Current Status

    3. March 14, 2025 2.0

      Reported: H-1B visa holder deported despite federal court order prohibiting removal

      DetentionNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedBorder CBP ReportedIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Change in Practice

      Current Status

    4. March 12, 2025 2.0

      HHS stops placement of unaccompanied minors in Southwest Key shelters

      Detention DOJHHS Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    5. March 7, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE plans to revive family detention at Karnes and Dilley facilities

      Detention ICE Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    6. March 6, 2025 2.0

      DOJ establishes "Operation Take Back America" to implement President and AG's "core policy objectives"

      Sanctuary RestrictionsBorderInteriorDetention DOJDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. February 2025

    1. February 28, 2025 2.0

      Reported: CBP is holding families in tent facilities for extended periods

      BorderMinorsDetention CBP Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. February 27, 2025 2.0

      ICE updates language of directive on detainee deaths

      Detention ICEDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. February 26, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues guidelines for treatment of detainees with disabilities

      Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. February 21, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Trump administration plans to build immigration-detention facilities on military sites across U.S.

      Detention DODICE ReportedFinal/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    5. February 18, 2025 2.0

      ICE directs review of non-detained docket for redetention and removal

      DetentionInteriorAsylum, Withholding and CAT ICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

    6. February 7, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE utilizing federal prisons for immigration detention

      DetentionEnforcement ICEDOJ Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    7. February 6, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE Limits Release of Immigrant Detainees, Requiring Sign-off by ICE Director

      Detention ICE Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    8. February 1, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE aims to lower detention standards to increase the use of state and local jails

      DetentionInterior ICEState & Local Entities Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    9. February 1, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues guidance for lawmakers visiting ICE facilities

      Detention DHSICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. January 2025

    1. January 31, 2025 2.0

      Attorney General designates BIA decision for publication

      Hearings and AdjudicationsEnforcementDetention AGEOIRDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. January 30, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director issues guidance on Laken Riley Act

      DetentionHearings and Adjudications DHSEOIRAG Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

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    5. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14148: "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions"

      BorderDetentionInteriorAsylum, Withholding and CATRefugeesNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    6. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14159: "Protecting the American People Against Invasion"

      BorderDetentionInteriorSanctuary RestrictionsEnforcement CBPICEUSCISHHSAGDHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    7. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14165: "Securing Our Borders"

      BorderDetention DHSAGDOSHHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status