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Book on Immigration law

Chicago’s immigration attorneys adjust to Trump’s policy changes

August 4, 2026

Immigration lawyers in Chicago say constant shifts in federal immigration policy, soaring bond amounts, and a remade Board of Immigration Appeals are making it difficult to navigate the changing legal landscape in Trump’s second term.

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Chicago Immigration Court Judges

Immigration judges face firings and pressure

July 17, 2026

Immigration judges have always been Justice Department employees, not independent arbiters. That’s why the second Trump administration has been able to reshape the courts with little resistance.

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