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Starting May 7, 2025, travelers across the United States will face a new hurdle when boarding domestic flights, entering certain federal buildings, and accessing military facilities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring...

Congress passed a bill on April 19, 2024, that renews a key surveillance program. This law, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, known as RISAA (HR.7888), extends Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years....

Access to transportation and the right to drive in the United States is essential for everyone, including undocumented individuals. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states along with Washington, D.C., grant driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants. Under...

Border authorities don't need a warrant to search your phone and other devices. U.S. immigration officers have the authority to search travelers’ luggage and belongings when they enter the United States including cellphones, laptop computers and tablets. U.S. Customs and...

Immigrants in the United States have legal rights, even if they are undocumented and do not have a visa or a green card. All immigrants should be aware of their legal rights and protections. Legal Rights Here are some legal...

It’s tax season in the United States, and a common question is if someone is an undocumented immigrant and doesn’t have a social security number, should they file taxes? The short answer is yes. Non-citizens are required to file tax...

Illinois and other states have decriminalized the use of marijuana, but cannabis and it’s derivative products remain a controlled substance under United States federal law. It is illegal to use, sell, possess, produce, grow or distribute the substance. Any involvement...