removal proceedings

  • ‘Everyone Is One Mistake Away From a Removal Order’: Immigration Advocate Warns Against Taking Legal Advice From Social Media

    As immigration enforcement policies continue to evolve, an immigration advocate is warning immigrants against relying on social media, friends, or online forums for legal guidance, arguing that a single mistake can have life-altering consequences. In a recently shared video, the speaker cautioned that many people are unknowingly jeopardizing their immigration cases by following advice from…

  • Legal Experts Raise Alarm as USCIS Issues Court Notices to Applicants with Pending Immigration Cases

    Immigration attorneys across the United States are sounding the alarm over a developing practice by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) in immigration court to individuals whose applications remain pending, a move legal experts say could significantly alter how applicants navigate the immigration system. According to immigration lawyer LaToya…

  • 45-Year-Old Mother Killed In Her Home Country After Deportation From L.A. By ICE

    The death of Estela Ramos Baten, a 45-year-old mother deported from Los Angeles to Guatemala on July 4, has reignited debate over U.S. immigration enforcement and due process protections. MSNBC first reported the story, detailing the circumstances that led to her sudden death on September 8 and the unresolved legal questions surrounding her deportation. Ramos…

  • No Bond Hearings for Immigrants Who Entered U.S. Without Inspection – According To New Rules

    A recent decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has sent shockwaves through immigration law circles, as it eliminates the possibility of bond hearings for immigrants who entered the United States without inspection, even if they have lived in the country for decades. Under the ruling, immigrants apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

  • Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Immigrant in Voluntary Departure Deadline Dispute

    In a 5–4 decision that could reshape how voluntary departure deadlines are calculated in immigration proceedings, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that undocumented immigrants who choose to self-deport are entitled to an extension when their departure date falls on a weekend or legal holiday. The case, Monsalvo Velázquez v. Garland, centered on Mexican national…