This table lists the categories of non–U.S. citizens who are recognized as “lawfully present” in the United States for various purposes, as well as the immigration documents such people typically have.
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This lawsuit challenges the government’s broad attempts to rush the deportation of unaccompanied children in violation of their civil rights and U.S. law.
Last update: Oct 15, 2026
Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government’s Fast-Track Deportation Scheme
Published Oct 15, 2026 Legal service providers representing immigrant children filed a challenge in federal court today to stop the cruel and unlawful scheme to fast-track children’s asylum cases.
Benefits for Immigrant Survivors of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes in California
Updated Oct 6, 2026 This resource reviews the two categories of immigrants covered by California's SB 1569 (trafficking survivors and U visa applicants/holders), the benefits they may receive, and what they need to show in order to get these benefits. Originally...