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Despite all the scare tactics and rhetoric by the Trump administration about a caravan en route to the U.S. from Central America, the reality is much more frightening for those making their way to safety from dangerous conditions in their home countries. Many of these individuals and families have fled gang violence and other threats...Read More

A group of approximately 4,000 Central American refugees has become a talking point for the Trump administration, who has pointed the finger at this “caravan” of immigrants in his efforts to campaign for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump has blamed the presence of these potential immigrants, many of whom are fleeing violence and...Read More

With the recent confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, many legal experts are worried about the effect of his views on immigration rulings. The Supreme Court has long been divided on this issue and has made rulings both in favor of the rights of undocumented immigrants and to allow harsh enforcement...Read More

A recent ruling by a judge in California has provided a measure of relief for some immigrant families in our area. Judge Edward Chen of the United States District Court, Northern District of California placed an injunction against plans by the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti, Sudan, El Salvador...Read More

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to increase the number of arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants, more of these activities are targeting individuals whose only crimes involved their unlawful presence in the U.S. Many of these people have lived and worked in this country for years without incident. The aggressive enforcement actions of...Read More

In a rare display of compassion and courtesy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced that they will suspend active enforcement of immigration regulations in shelters and during evacuation efforts associated with Hurricane Florence. While ICE officials are expected to assist with response and recovery in the states affected by this serious storm, they will...Read More

Research compiled from numerous studies has demonstrated that the presence of undocumented immigrants does not increase the crime rate, even in areas where high concentrations of these individuals are present. This runs counter to the rhetoric of the Trump administration and politicians who support its stance on immigration. The facts, however, do not support these...Read More

As a senior policy advisor to the Trump administration, Stephen Miller has the ear of the president and holds powerful sway over many of his colleagues at the White House. When it comes to immigration issues, however, some believe he may have too much power and may be wielding it in a way counter to...Read More

A lawsuit filed on July 25, 2018, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia could result in a considerable increase in the number of legal immigrations allowed by the United States on an annual basis. The suit challenges the way in which the U.S. Department of State counts the visas allocated under...Read More

A recent operation conducted through a joint effort between U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials has been described by attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as a trap intended to ensnare immigrants who were seeking permanent legal residency in the U.S. Some of these individuals were...Read More