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President Trump To Expand Immigration Ban To Foreign Worker Visas

Posted on 06/26/20

A senior official at the White House confirmed that the administration planned to extend its ban to include work visas, pointing out that such actions would benefit American workers. Business leaders strongly opposed such declarations as immigrants are essential to rejuvenate the American economy and help businesses mitigate through financial crises. Through the end of


Trump Plans To Continue His Fight To End DACA

Posted on 06/24/20

This past Friday, during a series of tweets, President Trump continued to attack the supreme court while suggesting he will continue his fight to end DACA and ensure congress finds a new solution for “dreamers.” While referencing football, Trump stated that the justices simply punted back the case to his administration to provide new documents


Trump To Sign Executive Order Expanding Immigration Restrictions

Posted on 06/24/20

In the coming days, President Donald Trump is expected to sign sweeping immigration restrictions in response to the economic downturn the country has been faced with. New work visa restrictions will limit the number of immigrants allowed to work within the United States legally. In April, the administration suspended some forms of immigration citing the



When Is a Property Owner Liable for Your Slip & Fall Injury?

Posted on 06/19/20

In Connecticut, any real estate owner—whether residential or commercial—has a duty of care to those who visit their property. Per the state’s premises liability laws, this duty of care means the real estate owner may be liable for any slip-and-fall accidents that occur on the property—particularly if the accident occurred because of a slippery floor


Betsy Devos Formally Cuts Out DACA Recipients from $6 Billion Coronavirus Relief

Posted on 06/16/20

The Trump administration’s Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, formally cut deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients from over six billion dollars in coronavirus relief. The move comes as the administration continues to target immigrants while using the Coronavirus as cover. Title IV of the higher education act, which authorizes federal assistance, deems those who are eligible


How to Avoid a Summer Automobile Accident

Posted on 06/15/20

Summertime often brings great weather for travel and outdoor activities, but the season also introduces the potential for dangerous automobile accidents. Many of the unique seasonal circumstances that lead to these auto accidents are avoidable. To help combat the potential hazards of a summertime drive , we at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome