Lower courts have uniformly said the executive order runs afoul of the Constitution, federal immigration law and Supreme Court precedent. But on Dec. 5, the Supreme Court said it will hear an appeal from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know https://t.co/zGFevWpfUx ...

Immigration Law & Policy - The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding migrants' ability to claim asylum at the US-Mexico border [1] - The case will weigh whether asylum seekers can claim asylum on the Mexican side of the US border, potentially affecting any border [2] - Historically, immigration law has been interpreted to allow asylum claims upon reaching the US [3] - The Trump administration previously limited asylum claims on the Mexican side, requiring individuals to be inside the US to start the process [4] - The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that people can claim asylum on the Mexican side of the border [5] Legal Process & Timeline - The case is on the regular docket, involving procedural review and oral arguments [5] - A decision from the Supreme Court is expected towards the end of the term [5]

A US citizen filed suit against the federal government alleging he was improperly arrested and detained twice by immigration officials as they unlawfully targeted Latino workers at Alabama construction sites https://t.co/QJZ19Jtrrc ...

Immigration Policy & Labor Market - The agriculture industry heavily relies on unauthorized laborers [1] - New GOP-led policy push in Congress aims to introduce specific immigration-law changes [1] - These changes are intended to help protect the workforce in the agriculture industry [1]

Legal & Regulatory - A federal judge blocked ICE agents from stopping and arresting people based solely on their skin color without probable cause [1] - Detainees are granted the right to a lawyer [1]

Legal & Regulatory - A federal judge blocked ICE agents from stopping and arresting people based solely on their skin color without probable cause [1] - Detainees were denied the right to a lawyer [1]

Legal & Regulatory - The Supreme Court rejected Florida's request to enforce a law banning undocumented immigrants [1] - The law banning undocumented immigrants will not be in effect while the case proceeds [1]