WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a 6-3 decision on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the rulings of two lower courts in Vazquez Perdomo v. Noem, allowing federal immigration agencies to continue using enforcement practices that critics call unconstitutional and racially discriminatory.
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship, expanding its efforts to aggressively scrutinize immigration applications, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News. For more information: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/neighborhood-checks-citizenship-applications/
USCIS reminds applicants of new immigration fees under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill, effective for requests postmarked on or after July 22, 2025. These fees, in addition to existing charges, support the IEFA and Treasury's general fund. Key changes include fees for asylum applications, employment authorization, and Temporary Protected Status, with no waivers available.