Immigration

Federal Judge Overturns Immigration Program Affecting Half a Million Families; Trump Administration Expected to Uphold Decision

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Washington, D.C. – A recent court decision has nullified a policy designed to assist undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in obtaining legal status. This ruling, issued by Federal Judge J. Campbell Barker, has significant implications for an estimated 500,000 individuals who could have benefited from the program. The annulment of the "Keeping Families Together" policy arrives shortly after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, which was fueled by a platform that heavily emphasized stringent immigration enforcement and expanded deportations. The policy, introduced during President Joe Biden’s administration in June amidst his reelection campaign, aimed to streamline … Read more

Major Legal Victory: AFL and State Coalition Halt Biden Administration’s Controversial Immigration Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A significant legal victory was announced today for America First Legal (AFL), which represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a successful challenge to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program. This program, initiated under the Biden-Harris Administration, aimed to provide a form of administrative amnesty and a potential pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. On August 23, 2024, AFL joined forces with the states of Texas and Idaho and a coalition comprising fourteen additional state Attorneys General from states including Alabama, Arkansas, … Read more

RNC Rallying Cry for Mass Deportation Sparks Debate Over Immigration Enforcement and Legal Rights

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MILWAUKEE — This summer, “Mass Deportation Now” became a prominent slogan at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, highlighting a key concern for conservatives and solidifying undocumented immigration as a pivotal issue. Former President Donald Trump has escalated the conversation, promising to initiate the biggest deportation effort in U.S. history if he returns to office. Davorin Odrcic, an immigration attorney based in Milwaukee, notes the varying circumstances of individuals who find themselves in immigration court. Some are new arrivals who entered the U.S. without formal inspection or sought asylum at ports of entry. Others are … Read more

Lawmakers Demand Removal of USCIS Counsel for Allegedly Promoting Illegal Immigration on Social Media

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four Republican members of Congress, spearheaded by Rep. Nancy Mace and including Reps. Andy Harris, Ralph Norman, and Jeff Duncan, have formally requested the termination of Wilson Osorio, an associate counsel at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Their demand cites evidence from social media suggesting Osorio has supported and celebrated unlawful immigration practices, conflicting with the agency’s mission. The group alleges that Osorio’s expressed views on social media compromise the integrity of USCIS, which is tasked with maintaining lawful immigration procedures. This revelation reportedly stems from an investigation conducted by the … Read more