Governor of Texas Signs Law Banning “Sanctuary Cities”
As a Miami immigration and an Austin immigration lawyer, I read with interest that the governor of Texas signed a ‘ new “sanctuary cities” law on Monday. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is the new “sanctuary cities” law... What Happens if an Immigrant is Detained?
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I am noting with alarm that the U.S. government is using detention with increasing frequency as a means of dealing with undocumented or otherwise removable immigrants after their arrest. When a friend or loved one has been placed in...
The Changing Landscape of Immigration Enforcement
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I read with alarm the remarks made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who just concluded a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border, didn’t mince words Tuesday when addressing border patrol agents in Nogales, Arizona. Below are some frequently...
50 extra immigration judges deployed to detention centers to help tackle backlog
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I read with interest that the US Department of Justice is deploying 50 judges to immigration detention centers to clear a backlog of more than half a million cases. Below are some frequently asked questions. Why are these judges headed...