Refugees who were awarded temporary protected status in the United States after fleeing dangerous conditions in their home countries may soon lose these protections and be subject to immediate deportation after a ruling was handed down from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This ruling essentially strips away the legal immigration status of these...Read More

Black Americans and immigrants to this country share similar experiences when they encounter law enforcement or immigration enforcement officers. Black immigrants typically face much harsher treatment both during the arrest and detention process. Additionally, these individuals may face summary deportation and harsh treatment while confined in facilities in the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...Read More

The expressed intention of the Trump administration to eliminate the protections of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has created increased difficulties for younger immigrants in finding employment. Many companies, concerned about the potential for losing key employees if DACA is repealed, are refusing to hire immigrant Dreamers. Even before President Trump took...Read More

Dangers of Covid and Immigration Along with its harsh and often unjust treatment of immigrants and refugees, the Trump administration is now proposing to put new restrictions on U.S. citizens entering the country legally. The proposed rules would allow border officials to block the entry of U.S. citizens to the United States if those officials...Read More

New York ICE Arrest Lawyer The Trump administration has reportedly attempted to block the release of a documentary scheduled to air on Netflix in August 2020. The documentary, which was initially approved by officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), depicts a number of unlawful and dangerous activities by ICE officers against immigrants. An ICE...Read More

A ruling handed down by federal Judge Jed S. Rakoff on June 10, 2020, found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exceeded their authority by making arrests at courthouses throughout the state of New York. The ruling will provide added protections for immigrants who might otherwise be the subject of a New York courthouse arrest...Read More

According to sources inside the Trump administration, the immigration restrictions put in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic may be in place until at least October of this year. This will severely limit the ability of many individuals to live and work in the United States and will create added burdens on U.S. businesses that...Read More

Visiting a New York Immigration Agency? The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in far fewer applications for citizenship and visas through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), prompting the agency to request a bailout from the federal government. USCIS is requesting a $1.2 billion infusion of cash as well as the right to increase the fees...Read More

The recent immigration ban put in place by President Donald Trump has created concerns among the immigrant community regarding the status of their visa applications. Understanding the basics of this 60-day ban on immigration will help to provide families in our area with greater peace of mind about this new development. This is essential for...Read More

Will Suspended Immigration Affect Your Citizenship? According to a tweet by President Trump on April 20, 2020, all immigration to the United States will be suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic currently affecting many areas of this country. While no executive order has yet been signed to implement suspended immigration, some administration officials have indicated...Read More