immigration law

  • Under Trump’s Second Term, DOJ Moves to Strip Citizenship Over Tax Fraud

    The Trump administration has escalated its use of denaturalization as an enforcement tool, targeting not only violent offenders and war criminals, but now also naturalized Americans who committed relatively minor offenses—such as filing a false tax return. In a marked expansion of presidential authority during Donald J. Trump’s second term, the U.S. Department of Justice…

  • New U.S. Visa Bond Program Starts August 20: Malawi and Zambia First to Face $15,000 Refundable Bond Requirement

    In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of its Visa Bond Program, set to begin on August 20, 2025. Under the new initiative, certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants—primarily tourists and short-term business travelers—from countries with high rates of visa overstays may now be required to…

  • Jamaican Man Working as Police Officer in Maine Arrested by ICE

    A Jamaican national employed as a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following allegations that he overstayed his visa and attempted to purchase a firearm for use in his law enforcement role. The man, identified as John Luke Evans, entered the United States…

  • How Eugenics Shaped U.S. Immigration Law: The Legal Legacy Of Racialized Policy

    In the early decades of the 20th century, American immigration law underwent a fundamental transformation. At the heart of this shift was the integration of eugenic ideology into legislative policymaking—a movement that redefined legal standards for entry into the United States and reinforced deep-rooted racial and ethnic hierarchies. This long-form article explores the evolution of…

  • Immigration Attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq. Dispels Fears About ICE Arrests During Naturalization Interviews

    Amid rising concerns in immigrant communities, LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq., a well-known immigration attorney and founder of McBean Immigration Law, has offered a critical clarification: ICE is not systematically arresting individuals at their U.S. citizenship interviews. In a recent post shared on her official Instagram account (@mcbeanimmigrationlaw), McBean-Pompy addressed growing fears sparked by isolated reports of…

  • USCIS Now Requires Applicants To Bring Their Own Interpreter For Immigration Interviews

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a significant change affecting immigration interviews nationwide. As of July 22, 2025, all applicants requiring language interpretation must now bring their own interpreter to their USCIS interview. The agency will no longer provide telephonic interpreters, even for common languages previously supported at select field offices.…

  • This Is How USCIS Plans To Enforce Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Birthright Citizenship Despite Court Injunction

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a detailed implementation plan signaling its intent to move forward with Executive Order 14160, a controversial directive issued by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, that seeks to significantly curtail birthright citizenship in the United States. The July 25, 2025, memorandum, titled “USCIS Implementation Plan…

  • Immigration Attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy Raises Legal Concerns Over Trump’s Deportation Plan Targeting Haitians

    Prominent immigration attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq., is sounding the alarm over a proposed Trump-backed immigration initiative that targets Haitians with alleged gang affiliations for mass deportation—without due process or individualized evidence. In a video posted to her Instagram account (@mcbeanimmigrationlaw), McBean-Pompy questioned the constitutionality and legality of the plan, warning that the federal government is…

  • What To Do If ICE Knocks: Immigration Attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy Warns New York City Residents

    In a strongly worded video posted to Instagram, immigration attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq., founder of McBean Law, PLLC, is warning the public about a reported “major blitz” planned by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across the New York City area. The video, which quickly gained traction online, outlines key legal rights individuals should assert…

  • Ousted Immigration Judges Slam Trump Administration’s Firings As ‘Attack on Rule of Law’

    Former federal immigration judges are sounding the alarm after being abruptly terminated under the Trump administration, calling the dismissals a politically motivated attack on judicial independence and due process. According to CBS News, nearly 100 immigration judges have been fired, transferred, or pressured to resign since the administration resumed power. In July alone, 20 judges…