Refugee and immigration advocates cheered the Biden administration’s decision to extend temporary protected status to Ukrainians in the United States, offering them safe harbor from the devastation of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. But that designation has brought about difficult new questions for the administration on its handling of asylum-seekers from other war-torn countries—primarily Cameroon.Continue reading “The US Graciously Opens Arms For Ukrainian Refugees… But Not For African Refugees”
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Fatality Following Large Group of Swimmers Entering San Diego Border
A total of 36 individuals were detained at the San Diego beach border after trying to swim around a metal border fence that spans into the Pacific Ocean and divides Mexico and the United States. According to Customs and Border Protection, a woman passed away while attempting to come to the U.S. She was partContinue reading “Fatality Following Large Group of Swimmers Entering San Diego Border”
Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/us/coronavirus-undocumented-california.html) Immigrants without legal status in California have been hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like millions of other Americans, they have lost jobs, wages and some have even lost their homes due to shutdowns and the economic fallout of the virus. In order to provide supportContinue reading “Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Aerial Surveillance of the Black Lives Matter Protests
State surveillance of the Black Lives Matter protests over the past three months has caused controversy across the country. State national guards, local police departments, and the FBI have deployed aircraft generally reserved for high profile missions on civilian protests and surveilled over 15 cities protesting the murder of George Floyd. On June 2nd, theContinue reading “Aerial Surveillance of the Black Lives Matter Protests”
DACA Supreme Court Ruling: How will it affect DACA moving forward?
In a huge win for DACA recipients across the country, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration cannot shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The program has allowed over 800,000 young people who were brought into the country as children to avoid deportation, and continue to live and workContinue reading “DACA Supreme Court Ruling: How will it affect DACA moving forward?”
When Do You Need an Immigration Attorney?
Seeking professional advice from an experienced immigration attorney can save you a lot of time and frustration, especially due to the complexity of the United States’ immigration system. Immigration law is extensive and insanely complicated. Professional assistance is recommended and often needed when it comes to cases that deal with visa applications, green cards, citizenship,Continue reading “When Do You Need an Immigration Attorney?”
Top Reasons why you can be Deported from the USA
Although there are different reasons you can get deported from the United States, criminal convictions are the most common reason why many undocumented folks and residents face deportation. Criminal convictions can consist of but are not limited to crimes involving drugs, firearm offenses, aggravated felonies, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMT)Continue reading “Top Reasons why you can be Deported from the USA”
The Justice Department and the Denaturalization Section
Since October of 2019 the issue of enforcing public charge on behalf of Trump’s administration has been a debated matter in the Supreme Court. After months of deciding, the Supreme Court came to the conclusion to allow The Department of Homeland Security to begin implementing public charge. This will help the administration in determining theContinue reading “The Justice Department and the Denaturalization Section”
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