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Brian Blackford works at his desk.

Fighting for immigrants amid policy shifts

June 13, 2026

An Omaha lawyer fights for clients caught in immigration system overhaul.

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Against a white wall full of flyers and a sign that says "Pro Bono Room" stands a silhouette waring a jacket that reads "Police Federal Agent."

Immigration courts face pressure to move faster

May 27, 2026

Attorneys and former judges say Trump administration policies aimed at efficiency risk limiting fairness.

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Signage inside immigration court at Federal Plaza in New York City.

What we observed in U.S. immigration courts

May 19, 2026

Lives in the Balance brought together six universities to document and observe immigration court hearings..

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Lives in the Balance

A Carnegie-Knight Journalism Collaboration

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  • New York
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A Carnegie-Knight Journalism Collaboration

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215 University Place, Syracuse, NY 13244