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Supreme Court debates 'arrives in' US: asylum future at stake
Justices debate 'metering' policy that allows rejecting asylum seekers at border. Will affect 300,000 Cubans in limbo.
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Trump lifts asylum freeze: 4 million cases resume processing
DHS ends total ban after 4-month pause, but maintains restrictions for 40 high-risk countries including Iran and Syria
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Supreme Court Limits Legal Resources for Cubans with I-220A
Unanimous ruling restricts judicial tools for I-220A migrants, affecting legal strategies to regularize immigration status.
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Migrants march from Tapachula: 'We feel like prisoners'
Cubans and Central American migrants march 500 kilometers from Tapachula protesting bureaucratic delays and lack of work opportunities in Mexico.
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Supreme Court debates asylum policies affecting Cuban migrants
Justices consider if Trump can revive border policies that could deny asylum opportunities to thousands of Cuban refugees.
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Asylum Denied for 5-Year-Old: Troubling Precedent for Cuban Families
Judge denies asylum to child detained by ICE in Minneapolis. Case highlights challenges facing Cuban and other migrant families.
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Uruguay hosts record 22,000 Cubans: third-largest destination
Uruguay received a record 26,626 Cuban asylum applications in 2025, becoming the third-largest destination after Brazil and Mexico.
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USCIS Freezes Asylum Approvals: 75 Countries Affected
Since January 2026, USCIS has frozen final asylum decisions for Cuban nationals and 74 other countries. Learn how this affects your case and what to do.
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Asylum Seekers Face Mass Detention Under Trump Immigration Policy
Thousands of immigrants with no criminal records are being arrested while awaiting asylum hearings, marking a radical departure from previous practice.
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Crime-Free Asylum Seekers Now Face Detention: Radical Shift
New mass detention policy affects Cubans and other migrants who never committed crimes while awaiting asylum hearings
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Supreme Court Restricts Asylum: New Legal Blow for Cubans with I-220A
Unanimous decision limits asylum appeals in federal courts, affecting thousands of Cubans who depend on this legal recourse.
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Deadly CBP One Error: Migrants Sent to Immediate Deportation
Two cases reveal deadly legal trap in CBP One: failing to file asylum petition before judge within deadline triggers automatic deportation order.
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Supreme Court restricts asylum: blow to Cubans with I-220A
Unanimous March 7 decision limits federal court reviews of asylum cases, affecting thousands of Cubans with I-220A in appeals.
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CBP One Guarantees Nothing: Deportation Orders Shock Migrants
Migrants who entered through CBP One face deportation for failing judge directives. The error that could cost you everything.
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Court Orders Humanitarian Parole Processing: Hope for Cubans
Federal court contradicts Trump policy and forces US to process parole applications, work permits, and asylum cases for Cuban migrants.
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Supreme Court Restricts Asylum: Cubans Face New Legal Obstacle in 2026
Unanimous Supreme Court decision makes deportation appeals harder for Cuban asylum seekers. Analysis of impact on the community.
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Asylum Denied: Only 3% of Cubans Win Court Cases They Skip
Asylum approvals plummeted to 3% in January 2026 as fearful Cuban immigrants skip court hearings due to Trump's deportation crackdown.
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Cuban Woman, 79, Released After 9 Months in ICE: 'Want to Hug Family'
Julia Benítez Pérez was released after 9 months in ICE detention. Her story reflects the difficulties elderly Cubans face in US immigration.
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CBP One Shut Down: Cubans Left Without Legal Options
Trump eliminates CBP One app and suspends all asylum processes, leaving thousands of Cubans without legal alternatives to enter the US.
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US Court Rules on I-220A: Orders New Review in Key Cases
Historic decision by 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates BIA orders and mandates reconsideration of I-220A cases, offering hope to 300,000+ Cubans.
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DHS Restricts Asylum in 2026: Cubans Without Work for 'Many Years'
New DHS proposal could leave Cuban asylum seekers without work authorization for 'many years', exacerbating poverty and economic hardship.
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Cuban with I-220A Released After ICE Detention: Hope and Uncertainties
The release of a young Cuban after 80 days of detention revives the debate on the I-220A status and the future of thousands under ICE custody.
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Work Permit Restrictions 2026: What Cubans Need to Know
DHS announces the return of the 365-day wait rule for work permits for asylum seekers. Direct impact on the Cuban community.
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Cuban Hospital Couple Freed from ICE: Unions Paid Their $20K Bond
A Cuban gay couple at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse NY spent 4 months in ICE detention before their unions raised $20,000 in bail money to free them.
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Fake Immigration Court Scam Targeted Asylum Seekers in New York
Five people charged in Brooklyn for running a fake law firm, staging sham asylum hearings and defrauding dozens of vulnerable immigrants out of thousands.
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Trump Restricts Work Permits for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
DHS proposes extending work permit wait to 365 days for asylum seekers and pausing applications. Over 1.4 million cases pending.
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DHS Orders Arrest of Refugees with Asylum After 1 Year in U.S.
New policy allows indefinite detention of thousands of legal refugees, including Cubans with approved asylum. Rights groups call it a betrayal.