Accused Attacker of Paul Pelosi Present in the United States Illegally; Faces Deportation On Oct. 28, 2022, an individual violently attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, seriously injuring Mr. Pelosi, who was hospitalized following the attack and underwent surgery for his injuries. Amid the controversy and misinformation surrounding the politically charged incident, it has become clear that the accused READ MORE READ MORE

Perhaps one of the least common visa categories in the United States is that of the T visa, a status provided to the victims of human trafficking who assist in the investigation and prosecution of those involved in human trafficking. T status affords a direct path to lawful permanent residence (a “green card”), though critics maintain the protective status is flawed in many key respects.  Background of READ MORE READ MORE

According to a recent announcement from the Department of Justice, a Maryland-based cleaning and janitorial company reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to settle allegations of discrimination against noncitizen workers.  The announcement highlights the importance of ensuring compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (the “INA”) and the consequences of failing to do so. Allegations of Discrimination Against Noncitizens According to the Department of Justice, READ MORE READ MORE

Acknowledging the ongoing humanitarian and economic crises in Venezuela, the Biden administration, and the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently announced new efforts to reduce the number of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border and to provide safe, legal pathways for entry into the United States. However, critics maintain that the announcement serves as a broad expansion of Title 42 and will hurt as many as it READ MORE READ MORE

Central to immigration policy and debate in the United States is the difficult question of how to measure what value – or cost – immigrants offer the country. Proponents of relaxed immigration policy point to economic production as a basis for welcoming those from outside the country. Others, however, cite increased costs and government expenses of providing for immigrants, using those numbers to justify more exclusionary policies. READ MORE READ MORE