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A Tenth Circuit panel said Tuesday that four Colombian family members failed to show that death threats made by allies of a narcotics trafficking group's leader amounted to persecution or stemmed from protected political activities, and refused to revisit rulings denying their bid for asylum.

A federal prosecutor told a Massachusetts judge on Tuesday that the government has returned a phone it seized from an immigration lawyer but does not intend to delete data it pulled from the device, prompting the court to raise concerns that the information could be used to identify and arrest immigrants.

Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected when questioned on the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and other controversies involving the U.S. Department of Justice. 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security must face a lawsuit lodged by advocacy groups alleging detained immigrants are being denied proper access to counsel, a D.C. federal judge ruled, finding that the legal services organizations adequately alleged "a close relation" to the third parties in the lawsuit.

A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration interim final rule restricting states' issuance of commercial drivers licenses to foreign-domiciled drivers does not alter motor carriers' obligations to verify drivers' qualifications, but may create disruptions by reducing the number of eligible drivers, say attorneys at Benesch.

Reissued after periodic review without changes.

Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Exercise Increased Caution in:

• Praia due to crime.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cabo Verde.

If you decide to travel to Cabo Verde:

• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.


• Use caution when walking or driving at night.


• Be aware of your surroundings.


• Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.


• Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.


• Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.


• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.


• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.


• Review the Country Security Report for Cabo Verde.


• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.


• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Praia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Violent crime, such as burglary, armed robbery, and assault, occurs in Praia.

A new regulation revamping wage calculations for workers on temporary H-2A visas is being welcomed by agricultural employers, but the possibility of depressed wages could tie up the policy in litigation at a time when the Trump administration is predicting farm labor shortages.

A D.C. Circuit judge on Monday pressed the government about the procedures in place for ensuring noncitizens who are ineligible for expedited removal aren't deported, noting a dearth of evidence about their sufficiency.

Chicago-area journalists and demonstrators on Monday sued the Trump administration in Illinois federal court, alleging in a putative class action that federal agents in full combat gear have been violently violating their First Amendment rights to protest peacefully and report news.