In April 2025, 19-year-old Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen from New Mexico, was detained by Border Patrol agents in Nogales, Arizona, for nearly 10 days under suspicion of being an undocumented immigrant. Despite Hermosillo’s consistent claims of U.S. citizenship, agents alleged he admitted to entering the U.S. illegally. His release came only after his family provided documentation, including a birth certificate and Social Security card. A federal READ MORE READ MORE

The mystery around Prince Harry’s U.S. immigration status has gripped the public’s attention. A legal fight for transparency pushed for the release of these documents. What secrets do they hold? Will Prince Harry be deported from the United States? Did he lie to immigration authorities in the United States? The United States Government just released Prince Harry’s immigration records. Well, some of them. . . . What’s READ MORE READ MORE

With a new, albeit slight, majority in the House of Representatives, Republicans recently approved a rules package which will send a controversial immigration bill to the floor for a vote. The Border Safety and Security Act of 2023 seeks to upend the American immigration system. It creates new restrictions for those seeking asylum in the United States.  Many human rights organizations have already opposed the measure. The bill READ MORE READ MORE

Raymond Lahoud, Immigration Practice Group Chair, will participate in a panel on May 14th during the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Conference. Ray and his fellow panelists will present “Research in the Era of Facebook: Ethics and Best Practices for Navigating Social Media, Google and other Fast-Track Lanes of ’Legal’ Information.” The discussion will provide tips and best practices for immigration practitioners working in a world where legal READ MORE READ MORE

Recent announcements from the Middle District of Pennsylvania showcase the risks involved in violating the immigration laws of this country and the serious consequences for those who are caught. Noncitizen in Pennsylvania Sentenced to Time Served for Illegal Reentry On March 1, 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a Pennsylvania man was sentenced to time served of 33 days’ imprisonment READ MORE READ MORE