As president, Donald Trump has unquestionably created significant uncertainty in many areas of law, especially immigration. Here are some things that you should know about immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. More Personnel The president has indicated that he plans to hire 5,000 more border patrol agents and 10,000 more Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)… Continue reading Top 4 Things You Need to Know About Immigration Enforcement Under Trump
Month: April 2017
Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
How Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is Expanding Immigration Enforcement Typically, law enforcement agencies enforce the laws of the jurisdiction for whom they work. For example, local police officers in a municipality are not on the lookout for people or individuals who are violating federal tax law, and Federal Bureau of Investigations… Continue reading Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
How to Advise an Immigration Client Under the Trump Administration
From One Attorney to Another Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump issued a number of executive orders, some of which involved serious changes to immigration policies in the United States. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was advised to broaden the group of individuals it prioritized for deportation, specifically focusing on immigrants who… Continue reading How to Advise an Immigration Client Under the Trump Administration
What is the Criminal Alien Program?
Many immigration issues start when a foreign national is taken into custody by a local or state law enforcement agency. In fact, in many ways, federal immigration authorities rely on these agencies to be the initial point of contact with removable aliens who have been identified as removal priorities. According to the U.S. Immigration and… Continue reading What is the Criminal Alien Program?