Baurkot & Baurkot recently reported of the White House Executive Orders that
restricted the ability of individuals across the globe to enter the United
States. On Tuesday, February 3, 2017, the United States District Court for the
Western District of Washington entered an order temporarily
halting the implementation of several provisions of the Executive
Order. The order takes an approach that extends its reach across the
United States. The Order is, however, only temporary.
The
Court order provides that the United States Government:
- must
not stop the entry of ALL immigrants and ALL non-immigrants from Iran,
Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen (note that Customs &
Border Protection still has broad, discretionary authority to deny entry
at any point of entry);
- must
stop prioritizing refugee claims made by individuals on the basis of
religion for those who are of the minority religion of their home country;
and
- must
resume the United States Refugee Admissions Program.
This
Order is temporary—a pause, at most. Further, it does little to quell the great
and growing uncertainty with respect to the American Immigration system. The
White House responded in assuring an aggressive, quick, and proactive response
and has already vowed to seek review of the District Court Order before the
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Given this, what is to occur next may very
well occur shortly.
With
the continued uncertainty of the American Immigration system, rest assured that
the Attorneys at Baurkot
& Baurkot are prepared and stand at the forefront of the debate,
discussion, representation, and litigation.
The Baurkot Immigration Team is
continually monitoring developments and making necessary adjustments to ensure
all clients—present and future—are protected.
To discuss your options, contact Baurkot & Baurkot.
