Facing criminal charges as an immigrant can lead to serious consequences, including deportation, denial of naturalization, and permanent loss of legal status. At Figeroux & Associates, located at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242, we understand the critical connection between criminal law and immigration law — an area known as crimmigration. We are […]
By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]
By Chris Tobias In New York City, alternative high schools were created as a second chance for students who struggled in traditional settings—whether due to academic difficulties, personal hardships, or unstable home lives. However, today, many NYC alternative high schools are failing to fulfill their mission, leaving vulnerable students even more disconnected from meaningful futures. […]
By Chris Tobias In New York City, alternative high schools were created as a second chance for students who struggled in traditional settings—whether due to academic difficulties, personal hardships, or unstable home lives. However, today, many NYC alternative high schools are failing to fulfill their mission, leaving vulnerable students even more disconnected from meaningful futures. […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com AG James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration’s Targeting of States for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in K-12 Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on April 25, led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In 2025, the abrupt revocation of F-1 student visas and termination of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records has left over 1,100 international students in legal limbo, stirring widespread concern among immigrants, educational institutions, and advocates for due process. This article analyzes the legal implications, procedural challenges, and potential […]
Editorial credit: Robert Enriquez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Nearly six years after the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart, the gunman has pleaded guilty to state murder charges and is sentenced to life in prison without parole. In the courtroom, the judge and families of the victims and survivors have been delivering powerful statements directly to the shooter […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Maintaining an up-to-date address with U.S. immigration authorities is a legal obligation that affects a broad spectrum of noncitizens. Whether you’re a visa holder, a green card applicant, or in removal proceedings, failing to report an address change can have serious consequences. This article explains who must file a change of […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning can be complex even when all assets are domestic—but for U.S. citizens holding real property abroad, it becomes especially critical to plan ahead. One of the most strategic tools in this context is the creation of a trust. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely help clients navigate the legal […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: BreizhAtao / shutterstock.com Beginning April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require alien registration. The deadline to register is May 10, 2025—30 days from the effective date In light of the newly implemented 2025 alien registration rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), […]