Topline Immigration Policy updates (TIPs) are brief policy summaries published by CLINIC to keep our Affiliate network informed about federal immigration law and policy changes.
Public comments submitted for publication to the federal register by CLINIC in response to a proposed regulation.
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CLINIC submitted comments regarding the Interim Final Rule entitled Reducing the Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2025, under EOIR Docket No. 25-AB34. CLINIC strongly opposes this Interim Final Rule and urges the administration to rescind this rule immediately.
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- Posted on“As Catholics, we are called to uplift the dignity of all human beings, regardless of nationality or background,” said Anna Gallagher, CLINIC’s executive director. “Catholic social teaching emphasizes the moral imperative to protect and care for the most vulnerable among us, including refugees and immigrants. As Pope Francis reminded us, ‘Migrants are not a threat, but a blessing' — a reminder that our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger with compassion, generosity, and respect.”
- Posted on“The Supreme Court’s surprising decision to issue this order on the emergency docket creates immediate uncertainty for Venezuelans and legal practitioners aiding them. Across the CLINIC network, legal practitioners will be scrambling to assist Venezuelan clients who may soon lose legal status and work authorization and who greatly fear returning to Venezuela.”
- Posted onThe Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), is gravely concerned about the administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 14. As many as 9,000 Afghans in the United States are reliant on this temporary status to protect them from deportation.
