Deportation

Atlanta Federal Court Halts Deportation, Reinstates Study Rights for 133 International Students

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ATLANTA, Ga. — A federal judge in Atlanta has intervened on behalf of 133 international students, halting their deportation and allowing them to continue their studies in the United States temporarily. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Victoria Calvert, comes amid a broader scrutiny of visa regulations affecting students from abroad. In her ruling late on Friday, Judge Calvert ordered a temporary restraining order which not only stops the deportations but also mandates that agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security restore the students’ statuses in … Read more

US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants Amid Legal Review

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WASHINGTON — In a significant legal intervention, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, allowing them to remain in the United States while further legal processes unfold. This court order puts a pause on what has been a contentious issue, reflecting broader national debates over immigration policies and human rights. The move by the Supreme Court comes amid escalating crises in Venezuela, where economic collapse and political turmoil have driven millions to seek refuge abroad. The U.S. has been a primary destination for many of these migrants, who are fleeing … Read more

Chinese Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Sentenced to 11 Months After Deportation and Closed-Door Trial

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CHENGDU, China — Lu Siwei, a prominent Chinese rights lawyer who faced international attention for his legal work, has been sentenced to 11 months in prison after a private trial concluded Friday, according to his wife, Zhang Chunxiao. The Chenghua District Court in Chengdu also imposed a 10,000 yuan ($1,370) fine on Lu, who was charged with illegal border crossing. Lu, 52, was apprehended in the Lao capital of Vientiane in July 2023 when attempting to join his family in the United States, despite possessing a valid U.S. visa and Chinese passport. He was detained … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Immediate Deportation of Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Amid Legal Challenges

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A Nevada federal judge has intervened in the deportation case of a 29-year-old Venezuelan man, Adrian Arturo Viloria Aviles, issuing a temporary halt amidst controversial legal arguments used by U.S. authorities. The Trump administration had targeted Viloria Aviles for rapid deportation, branding him as a violent gang affiliate, an accusation he firmly denies. Viloria Aviles was taken into custody by immigration officials during a vehicle stop in Kearns, Utah, in February. Authorities claimed he was associated with Tren de Aragua, a notorious street gang from Venezuela. Following his arrest, he was … Read more