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How to Advise an Immigration Client Under the Trump Administration

From One Attorney to Another Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump issued a number of executive orders, some of which involved serious changes to immigration policies in the United States. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was advised to broaden the group of individuals it prioritized for deportation, specifically focusing on immigrants who … Continue reading How to Advise an Immigration Client Under the Trump Administration →

What is the Criminal Alien Program?

Many immigration issues start when a foreign national is taken into custody by a local or state law enforcement agency. In fact, in many ways, federal immigration authorities rely on these agencies to be the initial point of contact with removable aliens who have been identified as removal priorities. According to the U.S. Immigration and … Continue reading What is the Criminal Alien Program? →

Arrests in the Immigrant Community

Since the Trump Administration took power in late January, there have been reports across the country of” immigration raids” or “community arrests” in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers go into communities and arrest individuals who live there. According to an analysis conducted by Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University, these kinds of … Continue reading Arrests in the Immigrant Community →

NJ Bail Reform

…And How It Will Affect Foreign Nationals In November I told you about several changes coming to the NJ criminal Justice system in the New Year and now, several months later those changes are being implemented. The most notable change for foreign nationals facing criminal charges regards Bail Reform. Below is an excerpt from that … Continue reading NJ Bail Reform →