By Hannah | Published September 17, 2019 | Posted in Asylum, Immigration Law, Immigration Law News, Political Asylum | Tagged Tags: asylum, Immigration, immigration law, immigration policies, political asylum | Comments Off on Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of New Asylum Rule
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Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of New Asylum Rule
A new rule put into place by the Trump Administration has been allowed to come into effect thanks to the Supreme Court, putting a new limit on people seeking asylum through the U.S.-Mexico border. By a 7-2 vote, with Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor dissenting, the court decided that the new asylum rule Read More
Read MoreWhat to Know About the New Public Charge Rule
On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule related to public charge in applying for admission to the United States. The new rule will be in effect on October 15, 2019. Although many organizations have begun to file lawsuits challenging the legality of the rule, it is important to Read More
Read MoreThe Immigration Consequences of New Marijuana Laws in NY
On July 29th, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed several laws that decriminalize marijuana in the state of New York, and which allow those previously convicted of certain marijuana-related crimes to seek post-conviction relief (PCR) from the court. While this has far reaching consequences for every New Yorker, it is especially important for Read More
Read MoreThe Benefits and Risks of U-Visas
The United States has a long, often complicated history with immigration, and part of that complexity comes from the hostility that immigrants face when they arrive here. And however hostile the current administration might be to immigrants, there are still legal protections for immigrants (even undocumented immigrants) who become the victims of crimes. To that Read More
Read MoreACLU Sues Trump Administration Over Fast-Track Deportations
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and American Immigration Council (AIC) have sued the Trump Administration over their implementation of a new rule expanding fast-track deportations that deny individuals a court hearing or access to an attorney. The lawsuit was filed last week in the U.S. district court in Washington D.C., asking the Court to Read More
Read MoreHow Can a Writ of Mandamus Help Me?
The immigration system of the United States is notoriously slow. Even if you’ve already been interviewed for naturalization and permanent residence, you may find yourself trapped in a legal limbo waiting for the government to respond. If this describes your situation, it’s worth considering whether a writ of mandamus might be the answer for you.
Read MoreTrump Administration Works to Accelerate Family Migrant Deportations
The Trump Administration has been working to implement a policy that would accelerate the deportation proceedings of migrant families. The new policy is set to affect 56,000 immigration cases in ten cities across the country, all relating to migrant families who came to the United States seeking refuge. This policy is intended to discourage migrant Read More
Read MoreIs a Writ of Mandamus Right for You?
Most people have never heard of a writ of mandamus, a kind of court order that is rarely issued by judges when an individual, government agency or court doesn’t do what they’re supposed to do. Often considered an extreme measure, it can nevertheless offer relief for people who find they simply cannot get government agencies Read More
Read MoreHow to Check on Your Immigration Application
With the government working harder than ever to make immigration as difficult as possible, everyone who has applied to immigrate to the United States is, understandably, scared about their application status. This is complicated by the fact that the immigration process is already a long and difficult process, so those with pending immigration applications might Read More
Read MoreUnited States Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in DACA Case
The United States Supreme Court announced that this fall, they will finally be hearing arguments for the continuation of the DACA program. The decision will finally give an answer after DACA recipients, or so called “Dreamers,” have had their lawful status in this country be called into question. Although arguments are set to be heard Read More
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