The Anti-DACA lawsuit, Crane vs. Napolitano, has been dismissed by a U.S. District Court. The lawsuit, brought on by Kris Kobach and several ICE officers sought to overturn the government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which gives temporary legal status to young immigrants who meet certain criteria of the DREAM Act. The case
The Announcement is finally here!!! Starting August 15, 2012, young students living in the United States without authorization may apply for “Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals. Today, the Obama Administration outlined the exact procedure for young students to apply for Deferred Action (Also Known as the Dream Act Deferred Action). Deferred Action is a policy
U.S. Citizen is Accidentally Deported to Columbia, Spends Months in Jail A bizarre immigration case emerged this week as a U.S. citizen who was accidentally deported to Columbia by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials returned home after 6 months. Texas teenager Jakadrien Lorece Turner ran away from home in 2010. Several months later Ms.
Four East Haven, Connecticut, Police Officers Charged with Targeting Illegal Immigrants This week, federal authorities arrested four East Haven, Connecticut police officers on charges of conspiracy, false arrest, excessive force, and obstruction of justice. First, it is important to remember that the officers are innocent until they, individually or collectively, are proven to be guilty
After Much Anticipation, the Deferred Action Program is Finally Here Here at our offices, we have been receiving many, many phone calls and emails about the Obama Administration’s Dream Act Deferred Action policy. The forms and more in-depth application information are located on the USCIS website. However, before you send in your Form I-821D or
Every immigration case is different. That is what makes Immigration Law so complicated. These cases can drastically affect the lives of people in the United States and their families. In some cases, however, the consequences can be life or death. This was the case for 22-year-old Laura S., who died in a violent attack in
There has been an interesting twist in the immigration debate. Just when most people were ready to pronounce immigration reform dead in the House, Congressman Bob Goodlatte decided to shake things up. The Virginia Republican suggested a path to legalization for the undocumented immigrants already in the United States. Goodlatte said he, and other House
