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Potential Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch on Chevron Deference

In this article, we will examine Judge Gorsuch's views on Chevron deference through a couple of his immigration decisions.

Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham Propose Important Legislation to Defund the UN

In significant news, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to cut off funding to the United Nations until it reverses the recent anti-Israel Security Council vote.

Non Immigrant Visas- What's The Law Say

Entering the United States requires permission from the government authority. This permission is known as a Visa. The visa allows people to enter into a foreign country for a specific purpose and a specific time.

White House Issues Insufficient Statement for Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27, 2017, the White House released a statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The statement has drawn controversy and ire because of its failure to specifically mention the Jewish people, the primary victims and targets of the Holocaust.

Secretary Kerry's Unintentional Irony

On January 16, 2017, Secretary of State John Kerry criticized President-Elect Donald Trump's criticisms of German Prime Minister Angela Merkel's refugee and migrant policies. Secretary Kerry's remarks turned out to be quite unintentionally ironic.

Senator Jeff Flake Plans to Propose Legislation to Break Up the Ninth Circuit

On February 1, 2016, I posted a blog addressing concerns presented by Doug Ducey, the Governor of Arizona, about his state being in the appellate jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Nearly one year later, The Hill reports that...

Trump Immigration Executive Order PAUSED.

Federal Court stays certain provisions of President Trump's Executive Order. With immigration law changing daily, stay tuned to Baurkot & Baurkot.

Board of Immigration Appeals Requests Amicus Briefs on the Material Support Bar

On January 9, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-09. This means that the Board is asking for amicus - "friend of the court" - briefs on a specific issue. Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-09 is about the "material support bar."

Analysis of DHS's Decision to Remove NSEERS Regulations

In this article, we will examine what the NSEERS program was, what the repeal means, and how it may affect the immigration plans of the incoming Trump Administration.

Series of Posts: President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks and Immigration

The Trump Administration promises to make dramatic changes in the conduct of the Executive Branch from the previous eight years. One area where many expect to see some of the most significant changes is in immigration policy.

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