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Trump’s Move to Restrict Asylum- Will it Work?
By David Secor. In their first week back in office, the Trump Administration broadly declared that “President Trump has further restricted access to the provisions of the immigration laws that would enable any illegal alien...
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Decoding U.S. Asylum Policy: What You Need to Know
How does U.S. asylum policy work? U.S. asylum law allows individuals who fear persecution in their home country based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group to apply...
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What a Second Trump Term Means for Immigration: A Dire Forecast
- By Ava Benach The American people have spoken loudly and clearly and have elected Donald Trump to return to the White House in 2025. Trump made immigration a centerpiece of his campaign, using racist,...
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Types of Asylum in the United States
Seeking asylum in the United States is a significant and often daunting decision, driven by the urgent need for safety from persecution. Understanding the different types of asylum available is crucial for anyone navigating this...
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What is Affirmative Asylum: A comprehensive guide
United States law provides options for people from other countries who need protection from harm in their home nations. One of these options is called affirmative asylum, which is one of the methods for obtaining...
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Understanding Defensive Asylum in the United States
Defensive asylum can be a vital form of protection for individuals facing deportation proceedings in immigration court. It offers a path to safety for those at risk of deportation, giving them the chance to stay...
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Asylum in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Guide
The U.S. asylum system, which includes the status of an asylee, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture, is based on international law governing the crossing of an international border by those...
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Client of the Month- May 2022- Lady!
Client of the Month- May 2022- Lady!
Lady and her two boys! For our client of the month for May we have a perfect Client for Mother's Day! Here we celebrate a woman who did what mothers do best- protect her children...
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Client of the Month- March 2022- Azeb!
Azeb and Dree Collopy We are happy to once again begin our client of the month series with a Dree Collopy victory! This month, we celebrate our client Azeb, who was granted asylum from Ethiopia...
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The Multi-Front War on Immigration
The Multi-Front War on Immigration
Last month, after I posted about the Attorney General (AG)’s decision in Matter of A-B-, I went home, stood on the roof of my building, and just yelled for a while. It felt good to...
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Sessions Guts Asylum Protections
Sessions Guts Asylum Protections
It’s another rough day to be an immigration attorney in America. Yesterday, a decision was issued that seriously undermines the ability of immigrants to seek asylum in this country. The administration is continuing its war...
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What is the Caravan and what should U.S. immigration authorities do with it?
What is the Caravan and what should U.S. immigration authorities do with it?
We have heard a lot about the "Caravan" of immigrants making its way north through Mexico from the Northern Triangle- El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala- of Central America.  Once numbering over 1200 people, the remaining...
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Celebrating asylum in a country where it’s hard to come by
Celebrating asylum in a country where it’s hard to come by
[caption id="attachment_3105" align="alignright" width="200"] Attorney Sarah Pitney[/caption] It can be so hard to stay positive as an immigration attorney in times like these. Every day, we face new assaults from the president, the attorney general,...
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Client of the Month December 2017- Angie Salguero
Client of the Month December 2017- Angie Salguero
This month, we are pleased to honor Angie Salguero as our Client of the Month. Angie, a transgender woman from El Salvador, won her case for asylum last month in front of the immigration judge...
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