US v Arriaga et al - Consent to Magistrate Judge Filing

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a consent form in the case United States of America v. Arriaga et al. This filing indicates the parties' agreement to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Richard Guttirez case: Opposition to Sentencing Continuance filed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a response opposing a motion to continue the sentencing hearing for Richard Guttirez. This filing is part of the ongoing criminal case 5:22-cr-00244-EJD-2.

Yuan v. United States Department of State - Other Immigration Actions

A civil case was filed on March 26, 2026, by Weijia Yuan against the United States Department of State and other U.S. government entities. The case is classified under 'Other Immigration Actions' and involves a filing fee of $405.

Arman Petrosyan - Supervised Release Terminated

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has terminated the supervised release for Arman Petrosyan. This action follows a granted motion for early termination of probation, as ordered by Judge Charles R. Breyer.

Lin v. Noem - Errata Filed in Immigration Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed an errata document in the civil case Lin v. Noem et al. The errata was filed on March 26, 2026, relating to a complaint previously filed by David Lin.

OFAC Rescinds Belarus Directive 1 and Issues General License 14

OFAC has rescinded Belarus Directive 1, which previously prohibited certain transactions with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Belarus and the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus. Concurrently, OFAC issued Belarus General License 14, authorizing transactions involving Belarussian Bank of Development and Reconstruction Belinvestbank Joint Stock Company and certain additional entities. Belarus General License 13 was archived due to SDN removals.

DEA: Mississippi Meth Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years

The DEA announced the sentencing of Anthony Russell, a Mississippi meth dealer, to 10 years in prison. This action is highlighted as a victory for public safety and the agency's mission to combat drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl.

D.M. v. Sweden - Deportation of Afghan National Violates Art 3

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the deportation of an Afghan national of Hazara ethnicity to Afghanistan would violate Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court found a real risk of ill-treatment based on individual circumstances, including ethnicity and perceived behavior, despite the general security situation not being sufficient to prohibit all returns.

Gonrieh: EU Court Rules on Family Reunification Visa Requirements

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in the Gonrieh case (C-819/25 PPU) concerning urgent preliminary rulings on border controls, asylum, and immigration. The judgment addresses the conditions under which member states must facilitate visa acquisition for family reunification, particularly when beneficiaries cannot travel to a member state's diplomatic post.

EU Court Judgment on Victims' Rights

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a judgment concerning the interpretation of Directive 2012/29/EU on victims' rights. The ruling clarifies the definition of 'victim' and the extraterritorial application of the directive in cases involving alleged crimes against humanity.