Legal Articles, Deportation
U.S. Immigration and Refugees
Both refugees and asylees must meet the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) definition of "refugee." However, there is a key difference between refugees and asylees in how one seeks the statuses.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Informs Congress of Intent to Re-negotiate NAFTA
On May 18, 2017, the United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, notified Congress that President Donald Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
ICE Reports Immigration Arrests Up in Early 2017
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that in the 100 days subsequent to the signing of President Donald Trump's Executive Orders regarding immigration enforcement priorities, the ICE "has arrested more than 41,000 individuals who are known...
Robert Lighthizer Sworn in as United States Trade Representative
On May 11, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer as the new United States Trade Representative by a vote of 82-14. He was sworn into office as United States Trade Representative on May 15, 2017.
Robert Lighthizer Sworn in as United States Trade Representative
On May 11, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer as the new United States Trade Representative by a vote of 82-14. He was sworn into office as United States Trade Representative on May 15, 2017.
CBP Reports Decline in Apprehensions/Inadmissibles at Southwest Border in April 2017
On May 9, 2017, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published new border apprehension statistics along the Southwest border for April of 2017.
EOIR Swears in Seven New Immigration Judges on May 5, 2017
On May 8, 2017, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it swore in seven new immigration judges. The ceremony was held on May 5, 2017. The seven new immigration judges were the first appointed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
New Orleans Immigration Court to Close From 8/16 - 8/22 to Prepare for Relocation
On August 1, 2017, the Executive Officer for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will temporarily close the New Orleans Immigration Court at noon on August 16,2017. This closure is to prepare for relocation. The New Orleans Immigration Court will reopen at its new location on August 22,2017.
Pew Research Center Conducts Interesting Study on U.S. Immigrants
On May 3, 2017, the Pew Research Center released a highly interesting report titled "Key findings about U.S. immigrants." The study contains numerous statistics and charts, and is well worth reading in full.
DHS Secretary John Kelly Appoints Julie Kirchner as New CIS Ombudsman
On May 2, 2017, Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly announced the appointment of Julie Kirchner as the CIS Ombudsman.