03/02/2018
In a time of increased immigration enforcement, advocates must consider all possible forms of relief for clients facing deportation. U nonimmigrant status (also frequently referred to as a “U visa”) is commonly pursued as an affirmative immigration benefit for undocumented individuals, but it may also be a particularly important form of removal defense for certain lawful permanent residents (LPRs...
02/27/2018
For Immediate Release: February 27, 2018 Contact: Jareyah Bradley, jareyah [at] balestramedia.com , 908.242.4822 SCOTUS Ruling Denies Immigrants’ Right to Fair Day in Court, Says Immigrant Legal Resource Center Today, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed and remanded a ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that immigrants who are otherwise subject to mandatory detention have the...
02/16/2018
For Immediate Release : February 16, 2018 Contact : Jareyah Bradley, jareyah [at] balestramedia.com , 908.242.4822 Immigrant Legal Resource Center Will Continue to Fight Alongside Dreamers Despite Senate Inaction After days of debate on immigration this week, the Senate failed to advance legislation to protect immigrant youth whose lives were pummeled into chaos after President Trump callously...
02/15/2018
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2018 Contact: Jareyah Bradley, jareyah [at] balestramedia.com , (908) 242-4822 Available for Comment: Immigration Experts on Congressional Amendments and Senate Floor Immigration Debate Immigrant Legal Resource Center Able to Discuss Impact of Provisions on Sanctuary Cities, Unaccompanied Minors, Gang Allegations Today, debate over immigration is continuing in...
02/14/2018
These three charts outline the different requirements for acquiring and deriving citizenship. Because the law governing acquisition and derivation has changed many times and is generally not retroactive, these charts detail what the eligibility requirements are depending on the time period in question. Each chart has extensive footnotes that provide explanations about the legal requirements,...
02/14/2018
Vote No on Heller 1954 Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act: Policy statement in opposition to the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, which if passed would lead to unchecked racial profiling and other unconstitutional police practices. Vote No on Secure & Succeed Act: Policy statement in opposition to the Secure and Succeed Act, which fails to offer a real solution for DACA recipients...
02/13/2018
This infographic shows options for how a TPS holder may be able to get a green card through a U.S. citizen family member.
02/12/2018
Schools across the country are working to protect their students and students’ families from immigration enforcement activities on campus. However, the school to prison to deportation pipeline is often overlooked in efforts to keep students safe. This resource explains how an incident at school can result in a youth facing deportation, and encourages schools to review their disciplinary polices...
02/08/2018
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2018 Contact: Courtney Holsworth, courtney [at] balestramedia.com , (989) 572-8162 The Search for Leadership and Governance Continues as Congress Shuts Down Government Again Without a DACA Fix, Says Immigrant Legal Resource Center Tonight, Congress triggered a shutdown of the federal government. They did not address protections needed for the nearly million...
02/08/2018
This advisory discusses the provisions of SB 54 (De Leon) and the California Values Act, relevant to criminal defense counsel who represent noncitizen clients. In addition to discussing specific provisions of the California Values Act, this advisory discusses how to incorporate this new law into your defense practice.