By Selen Ozturk, Ethic Media Services President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the U.S. afford these policies? What do these crackdowns mean for undocumented and legal immigrants? Mass deportation Based on Census […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. President Trump’s expansion of denaturalization efforts represents a significant departure from the historical principles of fairness, stability, and equality in U.S. immigration policy. The flaws in these policies, from racial bias to constitutional overreach, highlight the need for robust legal defenses and systemic reforms. Introduction Overview of Naturalization and Citizenship in […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: a katz / shuttertstock.com President Trump’s denaturalization plan represents a flawed and racially charged policy that undermines the principles of equality, due process, and inclusivity enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Its broad application, disproportionate impact on minorities, and potential for abuse reveal a troubling agenda rooted in xenophobia […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Supreme Court’s decision in Department of State v. Munoz underscores the tension between individual constitutional rights and the government’s authority over immigration policy. While the majority upheld the principle of consular non-reviewability, the dissent highlighted the human impact of such decisions, and the risks posed to fundamental liberties. Introduction In […]
The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. After initially blocking the Biden administration’s recent move to promote family unity for some U.S. citizens with undocumented spouses in August, a federal judge in Texas issued a final […]
By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Paul Froggatt / Shutterstock.com he American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. President-elect Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his successful bid for a second […]
By Ron Cheong |Photo by A.I. The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, with Republican control of the Senate and probably the House, is likely to bring sweeping, heavy-handed changes, staffing his Administration with like-minded people and purging professional staffing at government agencies, including the military, justice department, law […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible. Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deported by notaries or lawyers. The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, often referred to as the Green Card Lottery, is […]
By Greg David, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com At last week’s rally at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump yet again pledged to “launch the largest deportation program in American history.” According to him, deporting millions of immigrants, including those who are undocumented and those who are here legally, will free up millions […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Mehaniq / shutterstock.com As the United States approaches a Trump administration in 2025, the rights and security of non-citizens are again under scrutiny. Immigrants who hold green cards (lawful permanent resident status) may find themselves vulnerable to shifting policies, increased enforcement, and the risk of deportation for infractions […]