{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#442 John's Top 10 This Week for Immigration Lawyers [Nov. 25, 2025]","description":"Episode 442 of the Immigration Lawyer\u2019s Toolbox\u00ae Podcast breaks down the week\u2019s Top 10 immigration law updates, including major litigation wins restoring access to counsel after LA raids, the reinstated SIJS deferred action policy, the surge in habeas petitions tied to DHS\u2019s new bond memo, California\u2019s fight over masked ICE agents, challenges to million-dollar civil fines, and growing concerns over Border Patrol\u2019s expanded surveillance and domestic airport detentions. John also continues his Law Firm Management Series with a focus on knowledge and quality, and shares updates on the upcoming consular processing training, the ILT community, and so much more.   Spotify |  iTunes |  YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 \u2013 Opening 00:33 \u2013 Introduction 02:52 \u2013 Judge Rules Gov\u2019t Illegally Restricted Attorney Access at LA Detention Site (B-18 Case) 03:38 \u2013 Court Grants Stay of the SIJS Deferred Action Policy Rescission (Nov. 19, 2025) 04:22 \u2013 Surge in Habeas Petitions After DHS Memo Alters Bond Eligibility 06:45 \u2013 Trump Administration Sues California Over Ban on Masked Immigration Agents 07:42 \u2013 Lawsuit: Immigrants Fined Up to $1.8M for Remaining in the U.S. 08:25 \u2013 Mid-Episode Break 09:12 \u2013 Trump Announces End of TPS for Somali Community in Minnesota 09:35 \u2013 DHS Secretary Calls for Hiring \u201cDeportation Judges\u201d 10:08 \u2013 Border Patrol Tracking U.S. Drivers &amp;amp; Detaining \u2018Suspicious\u2019 Travel Patterns 10:57 \u2013 Reports: Travelers Detained at Domestic Airports Despite Lawful Entry &amp;amp; Pending Cases 11:48 \u2013 Seven Star Service (Star 2): Case Review &amp;amp; Analysis 14:29 \u2013 Outro Show Notes: (1) \u201cThis summer, two organizations, [CHIRLA] and Immigrant Defenders Law Center, told this Court that federal law enforcement was keeping individuals picked up in immigration raids in the basement of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles and keeping them from talking to lawyers who could help them navigate the legal process.\u201d  Article here  (2) Excellent news from the SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) Backlog Coalition this morning. The 2022 SIJS Deferred Action Policy is back in effect, and \u201cthe government must conduct deferred-action and employment authorization adjudications pursuant to the 2022 Policy Alert.\u201d Shout out to Rebecca Scholtz from NIPNLG for some great lawyering.  Post here (3) Habeas corpus petitions surged after DHS issued memo changing bond eligibility  Link (4)  Trump administration sues California over ban on masked immigration agents&amp;nbsp; (5)  Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in the country  (6)  Trump says he\u2019s ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota (7)  DHS Secretary seeking &quot;Deportation Judges&quot; (8)  Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with \u2018suspicious\u2019 travel patterns (9) Travelers are now reportedly being detained at domestic airports\u2014even when they entered legally and have proof of a pending immigration case.  Link (10)  Seven Start Service (Star 2)  Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00\u201311:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets &amp;amp; DS-260 - Interview prep &amp;amp; follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED):    E-2 Course   EB-1A Course   Get the Toolbox Magazine!&amp;nbsp;   Join our community (Lawyers Only)   Get Started in Immigration Law!  The Marriage\/Family-Based Green Card course is for you   Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox ","author_name":"The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards &amp; Citizenship: Practice &amp; Policy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ILTBox.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39189320\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195891330"}