Despite clear constitutional protections, President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to move forward with plans to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. This move, based on a legally questionable theory, has already been blocked by multiple federal judges and rejected by several appeals courts. At
The Trump administration is once again pushing the boundaries of immigration enforcement, this time by attempting to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out mass deportations. This centuries-old law grants the president broad authority to remove non-citizens from the U.S. during wartime, but it has only ever been used in times of
President Donald Trump has proposed a new immigration program that would allow wealthy individuals to buy a “Gold Card”—a special pathway to U.S. residency and citizenship for a $5 million price tag. Unlike traditional green cards, which often require family sponsorship, employment, or investment in American businesses, this new program would eliminate job creation requirements
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to mandate a registration requirement that affects undocumented immigrants in the United States. This policy will require undocumented immigrants over the age of 14 to provide personal information, including addresses and fingerprints, to the federal government. The Trump administration’s decision to implement this registration process reflects an effort
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we are committed to advocating for the rights of immigrants. With a new executive order from President Trump called “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,” it’s important to look at the changes and challenges it brings for undocumented immigrants and their families. This order changes government policies
Dealing with U.S. immigration laws can be overwhelming, especially when your family’s future depends on it. At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we know that dealing with immigration isn’t just about filling out forms—it’s about your life and your loved ones. Our firm focuses on helping families like yours with things like fighting
The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is dedicated to keeping our community informed about significant changes in immigration law. Today, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, which mandates the detention of immigrants charged with serious crimes and enhances the powers of state attorneys general to challenge federal immigration enforcement decisions.
