Why Clients Lie to Lawyers – And How Cultural Competence Can Help

Why Clients Lie to Lawyers – And How Cultural Competence Can Help

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  One of the most frustrating challenges in legal practice is discovering that a client has not been truthful. For many immigration attorneys and legal professionals, this is not an isolated issue—it’s a recurring obstacle that can derail even the strongest cases. But why do clients lie to their lawyers? And more […]

USCIS Updates Policy to Recognize Two Biological Sexes

USCIS Updates Policy to Recognize Two Biological Sexes

Editorial credit: Loredana Sangiuliano / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that it only recognizes two biological sexes, male and female. Consistent with the Jan. 20, 2025, executive order, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, USCIS is returning to its historical […]

The House Just Passed the SAVE Act

The House Just Passed the SAVE Act

The SAVE Act could unfairly prevent millions from voting Today, the House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a measure that could unfairly prevent millions of eligible voters from casting ballots. In response, Greta Bedekovics, associate director of Democracy Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: The SAVE Act is not […]

At What Cost? American Families are “Paying a Heavy Price” as Mass Deportation Agenda Takes a Toll on Immigrant Caregiving and Healthcare Workforce

At What Cost? American Families are “Paying a Heavy Price” as Mass Deportation Agenda Takes a Toll on Immigrant Caregiving and Healthcare Workforce

Washington, DC — America’s Voice continues to pose the same essential question: “At what cost?” to Americans is the Trump administration willing to proceed with its costly mass deportation agenda? This week, the focus is on how Trump’s immigration and mass deportation dragnet will have on the caregiving and healthcare industries. In “How Trump’s immigration policies could […]

DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism

DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism

WASHINGTON— On April 9, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin considering aliens’ antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests. This will immediately affect aliens applying for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students and aliens affiliated with educational institutions linked to […]

Internal Revenue Service Working with ICE to Hunt the Undocumented

Internal Revenue Service Working with ICE to Hunt the Undocumented

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Rabanser / shutterstock.com  In a significant policy shift, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), permitting the sharing of confidential taxpayer information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to facilitate the identification and deportation of […]

The Shadow of Influence: Wealth, Power, and Governance in Trinidad & Tobago

The Shadow of Influence: Wealth, Power, and Governance in Trinidad & Tobago

In small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, the concentration of wealth and influence in the hands of a few individuals and businesses can disproportionately sway governmental policies, often at the expense of the general citizenry. This phenomenon, while not unique to the twin-island republic, poses a significant challenge to democratic principles and equitable development. Several […]

The Enduring Shadow: Racial Polarization and Political Exploitation in Trinidad & Tobago

The Enduring Shadow: Racial Polarization and Political Exploitation in Trinidad & Tobago

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Trinidad & Tobago, a nation celebrated for its rich cultural tapestry, grapples with a persistent and deeply entrenched racial divide within its political landscape. This division, largely rooted in the historical legacies of colonialism and plantation society, has been consistently exploited by political actors, including third parties, for their own gain, […]

Angie Stone: A Musical Icon Who Uplifted Black Men and Women Through Song

Angie Stone: A Musical Icon Who Uplifted Black Men and Women Through Song

By Sandy Conners | Editorial credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson / shutterstock.com  Angie Stone is a name that resonates with fans of soulful, passionate, and powerful music. A celebrated singer, songwriter, and actress, Stone has significantly impacted the music industry with her deep, rich voice and heartfelt lyrics. From her early beginnings to her iconic hits, […]

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