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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 →

Are There Travel Restrictions for Green Card Holders?

Only a week after his inauguration, President Trump issued an executive order that stirred immediate controversy and confusion for many immigrants. The order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” blocked entry into the United States for immigrants from seven specific countries: Iraq Iran Libya Yemen Syria Sudan Somalia The … Continue reading Are There Travel Restrictions for Green Card Holders? →