Nash Newbill Tuten v. Shawn Emmons, Warden - Habeas Corpus Appeal Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Nash Newbill Tuten v. Shawn Emmons, Warden to the Supreme Court of Georgia. This action is due to the Supreme Court's exclusive appellate jurisdiction over habeas corpus cases.

Wesley Romine v. State - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Wesley Romine for multiple sex offenses against a minor. The court found that Romine's trial counsel was not constitutionally ineffective, rejecting his argument for a new trial. The ruling upholds the original sentencing.

Marcia Anita Johnson v. Jimmy W. Johnson - Case Affirmed in Part

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed in part, reversed in part, and vacated in part a trial court's order concerning a family dispute over partnership and trust assets. The case involves claims related to trusteeship, control, and the validity of actions taken by co-trustees.

Willie E. Garlington v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in Willie E. Garlington et al v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, docket number A26A1016. The dismissal was based on the finding that the default judgment entered by the trial court was not a final judgment, as it left the issue of equitable relief pending.

NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Program Solicitation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-503 for the CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program. This updated program expands the scope to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity and adds an Innovation Track. Proposals are due by July 21, 2026.

NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Solicitation

The National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-504 for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). This revised solicitation focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences, increases the fellowship amount to $110,000 annually, and extends the fellowship duration to 24 months.

NSF Encourages AI Agent Ecosystem Protocols via PESOSE Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a Dear Colleague Letter encouraging proposals to its Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program that focus on developing protocols for AI agent ecosystems. The letter highlights the importance of interoperability, scalability, and security in these emerging AI systems.

NSF Funding Opportunity: Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-506 for the Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program. This program aims to support the development of secure and sustainable open-source ecosystems for scientific and engineering research, with proposal deadlines in September 2026 and March 2027.

NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure Funding Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-505 for the National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program. This funding opportunity aims to establish an open-access network of research facilities to support advancements in quantum information science, nanotechnology, and other critical technologies. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.

NIH Notice of Change to PAR-24-272 Award Information

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice to update award information for PAR-24-272, the Clinical and Translational Science Award. The notice specifies changes to eligible receipt dates and adjusts budget tiers based on updated NIH funding data for fiscal years 2020-2024.

NIH Pathway to Independence Award Eligibility Correction

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a correction to a previous notice regarding eligibility for the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00). This correction clarifies which applicants are eligible for the temporary extension previously announced due to federal appropriations disruptions.

NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials Funding Opportunity Key Date Changes

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has issued a notice updating key dates for the NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials funding opportunity (PAR-25-049). This notice adds new receipt dates for both new and renewal applications and extends the expiration date of the funding opportunity.

DOE Awards $2.7 Billion for Domestic Uranium Enrichment

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $2.7 billion in awards to three companies to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment services over the next ten years. This investment aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster the nation's nuclear fuel supply chain.

DOE Awards Contracts to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded contracts to begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by acquiring approximately one million barrels of crude oil. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in December 2025, marking a step in rebuilding the nation's energy security.

DOE Announces $355 Million for Critical Materials Production

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $355 million in funding opportunities to expand domestic production of critical materials. This initiative aims to support American industrial facilities in producing valuable minerals from byproducts and to test next-generation mining technologies.

DOE Seeks States to Host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking states interested in hosting new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. This initiative aims to modernize the nation's nuclear fuel cycle and support advanced nuclear energy development. States are invited to express interest and provide feedback on the campus structure.

DOE Announces $134 Million for Rare Earth Supply Chains

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $134 million to strengthen domestic rare earth element supply chains. The funding aims to support projects demonstrating commercial viability of recovering and refining rare earth elements from waste materials, reducing dependence on foreign sources.

Feed the Future Innovation Labs Grant for Global Food Security

The Department of State is seeking applications for the Feed the Future Innovation Labs grant program to advance global food security through research. Eligible U.S. colleges and universities can apply for awards ranging from $20 million to $40 million, with a total program funding of $64 million.

NNSA Grant for Nuclear Forensics Research at Universities

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced a grant opportunity for universities to conduct basic research in nuclear forensics. This initiative aims to complement applied research at DOE National Laboratories and develop a future cadre of technical professionals in nuclear-related fields.

ICE Lodges Immigration Detainers on Criminal Aliens Arrested for Manslaughter

ICE Houston has lodged immigration detainers on two individuals arrested for intoxicated manslaughter. The agency highlighted that in the past year, ICE Houston arrested 21 criminal aliens convicted of intoxicated manslaughter and 243 aliens with three or more DWI convictions.

ICE Custody Death Notification: Alberto Gutierrez-Reyes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the death of Alberto Gutierrez-Reyes, an individual in ICE custody, at a California hospital on February 27, 2026. The notice details the circumstances of his death and ICE's commitment to providing comprehensive medical care.

ICE Corrects Misinformation on New Jersey Immigration Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice to correct what it describes as false reporting regarding an immigration enforcement action in Trenton, New Jersey. The notice clarifies ICE's role and the nature of the operation, which involved federal partners executing a criminal warrant.

Firearms Smuggling Leader Sentenced

Homeland Security Investigations announced the sentencing of Shem Wayne Alexander to nearly five years in prison for conspiracy to smuggle over 200 firearms from the US to Trinidad and Tobago. Alexander was extradited from Jamaica for prosecution.

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member with removal order

ICE New Orleans reported the administrative arrest of Edgar Vixney Hernandez-Velasquez, an MS-13 gang member with a final order of removal. The individual is in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.

CBP Statement on New Tariffs and Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a statement detailing the implementation and enforcement of new presidential tariffs. The agency highlighted its role in collecting over $200 million daily in associated revenue and outlined specific tariff rates and effective dates for various goods, including passenger vehicles and imports from China.

CBP Implements Presidential Executive Orders on Tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented five Presidential Executive Orders, introducing new tariff rates on imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico. These changes include additional tariffs based on product origin and type, effective March 4 and March 7, 2025.

CBP Supports Operation FREE 3.0 Fentanyl Initiative

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced its support for Operation FREE 3.0, a multiagency initiative to combat fentanyl trafficking. This operation involves over 175 federal, state, and local agencies across 14 states and leverages CBP's intelligence and investigative resources to target criminal networks.

CBP Acting Commissioner Addresses Trade and Cargo Security Summit

CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores delivered remarks at the Trade and Cargo Security Summit on May 6, 2025. The speech highlighted CBP's efforts in fostering legitimate trade and travel, enforcing tariffs, and combating illicit fentanyl.

CBP Field Operations Academy Accreditation Renewal Public Comment

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Academy is seeking to maintain its accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CBP is providing the public an opportunity to submit comments relevant to the accreditation process.

CNMI Prevailing Wage Data Updated for CW-1 Program

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has published updated prevailing wage data for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) CW-1 program. The updated wage table covers 848 occupations and will be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

OFLC Updates Wage Statistics for July 2025-June 2026

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has published updated Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for the July 2025 through June 2026 wage year. These updates include revised Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) delineations based on the 2020 Census, impacting prevailing wage determinations.

PERM Online Filing Adds External Case Actions Tab

The Department of Labor's PERM online filing system has added a new 'External Case Actions' tab to the Case Details page. This feature will display case actions performed by the filer, including their name and email address.

Labor Department Resumes Foreign Labor Application Processing

The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed processing of applications for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations. The Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system and SeasonalJobs.dol.gov are now operational, allowing employers to submit new applications and access pending ones.

OFLC Updates Registration Number Linking for Primary Worksite MSAs

The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has updated its 9142B Registration Number linking ability. This technical update allows the system to match registration number records containing Primary Worksite MSAs created in prior years that map to a current MSA value.

November 2025 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for November 2025, detailing the "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing Applications" for immigrant visas. This bulletin informs visa applicants when they should assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.

January 2026 Visa Bulletin Cutoff Dates

The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for January 2026, detailing the 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications' for immigrant visas. This bulletin indicates when visa applicants can expect to be notified to assemble and submit their required documentation to the National Visa Center.

February 2026 Visa Bulletin Cutoff Dates

The Department of State has published the Visa Bulletin for February 2026, detailing the cutoff dates for immigrant visa applications. This bulletin indicates when applicants should be prepared to submit their documentation to the National Visa Center for final action.

December 2025 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for December 2025. This bulletin details the 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications' for preference immigrant visas, indicating when applicants can submit required documentation.

March 2026 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for March 2026, detailing immigrant visa availability. This bulletin provides "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing Applications" for various preference categories, guiding applicants on when to submit documentation for immigrant visas and adjustment of status applications.

H-1B Visa Entry Restricted for Specialty Occupations

USCIS issued a memorandum restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers, effective September 21, 2025. The restriction applies to new petitions unless accompanied by a $100,000 payment. This action aims to address systemic abuse of the H-1B visa program.

USCIS Memo on Asylum and Benefit Applications from High-Risk Countries

USCIS issued a policy memorandum on December 2, 2025, directing personnel to place a hold on all pending asylum applications and certain benefit requests from aliens from high-risk countries. The memo mandates a comprehensive re-review of these applications and previously approved benefits for national security and public safety threats.

USCIS Policy Memo: Hold and Review of Applications from High-Risk Countries

USCIS issued a policy memorandum directing personnel to place a hold on all pending benefit applications from aliens listed in Presidential Proclamation 10998, which identifies additional high-risk countries for security review. This action requires a comprehensive review of policies and existing approved benefit requests.

USCIS Holds Diversity Visa Adjustment of Status Applications for Review

USCIS has placed a hold on all pending Diversity Visa (DV) Program adjustment of status applications for a comprehensive security review. This action mandates a thorough review of policies, procedures, and vetting processes, including interviews for Form I-485, for all affected applicants.

USCIS Policy: DACA Termination for Firearm Purchase Attempts

USCIS has issued new policy guidance instructing officers to terminate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status for recipients who unlawfully attempt to purchase a firearm. This policy aligns with Executive Order 14161 and federal firearms regulations.

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, effective May 4, 2026. This decision follows a review of country conditions and consultations with government agencies, determining that Yemen no longer meets the statutory requirements for TPS designation.

USCIS Aids Immigration Fraud Investigation Leading to Indictments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assisted an investigation in New York that resulted in the indictment and arrest of four individuals for alleged immigration fraud. The charges include wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and false impersonation of U.S. officials, with over $100,000 in fraudulent transactions identified.

Immigration Fraudster Arrested Working as Corrections Officer

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the arrest of Morris Brown, a Liberian national working as a Minnesota corrections officer, for serial immigration fraud. Brown allegedly overstayed his student visa, made false claims to U.S. citizenship, and committed marriage fraud.

DHS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Asylum Seeker Screening

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule to strengthen the screening of asylum seekers and reduce fraudulent claims for work authorization. The proposed changes aim to decrease the incentive for meritless applications, thereby reducing processing times and the asylum backlog.

Salvadoran Child Molester Denaturalized and Ordered Deported

USCIS announced that a Salvadoran national, Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, has been denaturalized and ordered deported from the US after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining citizenship. Alvarado concealed his criminal history, including child molestation charges, on his naturalization application. This action is part of Operation False Haven.

USCIS Denaturalization Action Against Former North Miami Mayor for Fraud

USCIS and the Department of Justice have initiated a civil denaturalization complaint against Philippe Bien-Aime, former Mayor of North Miami, for alleged document and marriage fraud used to obtain U.S. citizenship. The investigation utilized fingerprint comparison as part of a national initiative to identify immigration fraud.