Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Laken Riley Act represents a significant clarification and development in the context of mandatory detention under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Specifically, it addresses the interpretation of certain crimes that trigger mandatory detention under INA § 236(c)(1)(E), elucidating how these terms should be understood within the legal frameworks of […]

Analysis of ICE Raids in 2025: Targeted Locations and Methods of Identifying Undocumented Immigrants

Analysis of ICE Raids in 2025: Targeted Locations and Methods of Identifying Undocumented Immigrants

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com  Click here to access document of your rights. It’s January 2025 and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its operations to identify, detain, and deport undocumented immigrants across the United States. This escalation follows policy shifts under the current administration, leading to […]

Precautions Green Card Holders Should Take When Traveling with Pending Criminal Cases or Convictions

Precautions Green Card Holders Should Take When Traveling with Pending Criminal Cases or Convictions

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / Shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. Traveling with pending criminal cases or past convictions presents significant risks for green card holders. Introduction For lawful permanent residents (LPRs), commonly known as green card holders, traveling—whether domestically or internationally—can be risky if they have […]

Deportation of Unregistered Immigrants: Policies Target Those Failing to Register, Risking Mass Arrests and Legal Action

Deportation of Unregistered Immigrants: Policies Target Those Failing to Register, Risking Mass Arrests and Legal Action

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Click here to know your rights. One of the most significant measures in Trump’s immigration executive orders is the mandatory registration of all noncitizens with the U.S. government. The order mandates that every noncitizen, including those with lawful status, provide their fingerprints and register under an obscure and rarely used provision […]

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

By Esther Claudette Gittens Click here to know your rights. On January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, labeling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”  Background of the Executive Order President Trump’s executive order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value […]

Letitia James Releases Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Reject the Laken Riley Act

Letitia James Releases Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Reject the Laken Riley Act

Editorial credit: Glynnis Jones / Shutterstock.com On January 16, New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a letter, signed by herself, eight other state attorneys general, as well as various elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and clerical figures, urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Laken Riley Act. Access to PDf: FINAL – Laken […]

How to Obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for Filing a Tax Return: Process and Immigration Considerations

How to Obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for Filing a Tax Return: Process and Immigration Considerations

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  For individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) but need to file a U.S. tax return, obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), specifically an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), is essential. This process is particularly significant for non-residents, immigrants, and undocumented individuals, but it raises important questions […]

The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again

The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again

By Leslie Dellon, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. The Supreme Court recently cut off another path for judicial review of decisions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicators. […]

A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State

A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Introduction For lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, renewing a green card after it has expired is typically a routine process. However, individuals with criminal records—including arrests without convictions—may face complications, including denial of renewal or placement in deportation proceedings. This article explores whether someone with a green card […]