Why You Need Legal Representation When Going to Immigration Court – ICE Will Grab and Deport You

Why You Need Legal Representation When Going to Immigration Court – ICE Will Grab and Deport You

By: Mary Campbell Immigration court is one of the most intimidating places you can find yourself. Every case is high stakes—your future, your family, and your ability to remain in the United States are on the line. Yet too many immigrants walk into court without an attorney, thinking they can “explain their side” or handle […]

For Victims of Gender-Based Violence, Getting Asylum Just Got Harder

For Victims of Gender-Based Violence, Getting Asylum Just Got Harder

By: Sam Poyer |americanimmigrationcouncil.org | Editorial credit: Mamunur Rashid / Shutterstock.com A new decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) will make it harder for people fleeing gender-based violence to gain asylum in the United States. On July 18, the BIA published its decision in Matter of K-E-S-G-, finding that people persecuted solely on account of […]