Immigration 101

Immigration 101

I Just Finished a Life-Changing Semester Abroad. But Thanks to Trump’s Policies, I’m Afraid Other Students Won’t Have the Same Opportunity.

I Just Finished a Life-Changing Semester Abroad. But Thanks to Trump’s Policies, I’m Afraid Other Students Won’t Have the Same Opportunity.

My life-long dream of living outside of the United States was recently fulfilled when I embarked on my journey to Madrid, Spain. My decision to reside in Spain for the past four months was influenced by the many years I had spent diligently studying the Spanish language. What first started… Read More

Supreme Court Decision Sparks Confusion, Creates New Hurdles for Federal Court Review of Removal Orders

Supreme Court Decision Sparks Confusion, Creates New Hurdles for Federal Court Review of Removal Orders

The Supreme Court’s newest immigration-related decision creates a conundrum: certain noncitizens must now appeal their deportation orders before their removal proceedings are even finished. The decision, Riley v. Bondi, is sure to make it more difficult for those noncitizens—all of whom are seeking protection from persecution or torture—to get… Read More

Trump Creates New System to Impose Millions in Fines on Undocumented Immigrants

Trump Creates New System to Impose Millions in Fines on Undocumented Immigrants

Under a new system put in place by the Trump administration on June 27, immigration officers may be able to impose penalties of millions of dollars on certain undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk not only of deportation but of crushing financial debt. Under this new procedure, designed to… Read More

In Birthright Citizenship Decision, the Supreme Court Expanded Trump’s Power

In Birthright Citizenship Decision, the Supreme Court Expanded Trump’s Power

On the surface, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the birthright citizenship case Trump v. CASA was about the dry legal question of whether federal district courts can issue “universal” injunctions—orders constraining the government from acting against individuals beyond those who brought the lawsuit. But the impact of the Court’s decision… Read More

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