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USCIS policy changes impact New York’s employers and immigrant services
Uscis policy changes are causing delays and enforcement challenges for new york employers and immigrant service providers like Catholic Charities.
ICE detention facility at Rochester federal building faces stiff opposition
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Wolford has raised concerns about a plan to renovate part of the federal building in Rochester for use as a detention facility.
Federal appeals court reverses deportation over drug crime
A federal court reversed a decision to deport a legal permanent resident for a drug crime that did not form the legal basis for deportation.
Upstate NY attorneys outline top business risks for 2026
Upstate New York attorneys highlight 2025’s biggest business risks — from cyber and AI threats to succession gaps — and outline key steps.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ suit over Rochester ‘sanctuary city’ policies
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking to void the city of Rochester's “sanctuary city” policies.
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP launches immigration law blog
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP has launched a new immigration law blog on its website. The blog is authored by the firm’s immigration practice team, including attorneys Eileen M. Martin, Andrew […]
Trump wants tougher immigration law after attack by ‘animal’
WASHINGTON — Denouncing the suspect as an “animal,” President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged tougher immigration measures based on skills and other merit rather than a lottery after the deadly […]
Cities, counties mull immigrant legal fund
CHICAGO — Major U.S. cities and counties are beefing up legal services for immigrants to help them fight deportation and avoid fraudulent lawyers in the wake of Donald Trump’s election […]
Law firms field more immigration calls since election
LONG ISLAND — Ever since the election, law firms that focus on immigration — whether assisting individuals, or businesses employing foreign nationals — are spending a lot of time fielding […]
Court rejects challenge to city’s immigration law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a Nebraska city ordinance that bans renting homes to immigrants living in the country illegally. The justices on […]
Second Circuit — Immigration Law: Hernandez v. Holder
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Immigration Law Reopening a Case — New Evidence — Daughter’s Mental Condition Hernandez v. Holder 10-4100-ag(L) Judges Katzmann, Kearse and Gleeson Background: The […]
Court to rule on Ariz. immigration law
With the U.S. Supreme Court set to rule on Arizona’s controversial law to curb undocumented workers, some experts have been looking ahead to what the decision may mean on a […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
- Court of Appeals – Family Court Act: Abdoch v. Abdoch
- Second Circuit – Medicaid: Bellin v. McDonald
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
- Second Circuit – False Claims Act: United States of America v. Amazon.com Inc.
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
- Fourth Department – Default: April I.O. v. Taylor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. McCullough
- Fourth Department – Termination of trust: HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell
Law News
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
- Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
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