Deportation
DOJ Names Denaturalization a Top Priority: What It Means for Immigrants
Denaturalization Becomes a DOJ Focus: What Immigrants Need to Know by Mireya Martinez, Managing Attorney In a major policy shift that has raised concern within the immigrant rights community, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that civil denaturalization is now one of its top five priorities within the Civil Division. This move…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Judicial and Administrative Warrants
Judicial vs. Administrative Warrants Both judicial and administrative warrants are legal orders that authorize searches and seizures, but they differ significantly in their purpose, the level of proof required, and the issuing authority. By grasping the differences between judicial and administrative warrants, you’ll be better equipped to navigate situations where these legal orders may arise,…
Read MoreCourt Denies Biden’s Petition
Court rejects Biden’s request to protect his deportation protocols The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently denied the Biden administration’s petition to defend its deportation protocols. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that: Since Biden took office, his administration has implemented a series of prominent changes on detention and deportation…
Read MoreBiden Follows Ruling Regarding Deportations
Biden follows judge’s ruling on deportation protocols The Biden administration decided to follow a judge’s ruling that halted its new detention and deportation protocols. Last Saturday, the current administration indefinitely paused its limits on immigration arrests and its regulations for deporting undocumented foreigners, following the judge’s order. Avoid precarious situations and follow legal guidelines when…
Read MoreJudge Intervenes in Biden’s Immigration Plans
Judge blocks Biden’s deportation rule A federal judge recently blocked the Biden administration’s plan to manage deportation proceedings throughout the US. Under Biden’s new DHS (Department of Homeland Security) guidelines, border authorities and immigration enforcement entities should prioritize arrests and deportations focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to national security. Biden’s plan would…
Read MoreICE Deportation Numbers Declining
ICE Reports Decrease in Immigration Detention US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency in charge of enforcing immigration laws, reports a decrease in the number of arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants. If you need help with an immigration case of any kind, our team can help – contact Motion Law Immigration, schedule a…
Read MoreChanges in Title 42 Parameters
Partial Halt to Removal of Foreigners Under Title 42 A recent Court of Appeals ruling limits the scope of the Title 42 sanity rule. The court’s decision orders a halt to the removal of immigrants at risk of torture or persecution. If you are about to begin your immigration journey in the US or need…
Read MoreDHS Issues New Guidance to Enforce Immigration Law
DHS issues new detention and deportation parameters On Thursday, September 30, 2021, DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued new guidance to enforce immigration law both at the borders and within the US, that is, to address irregular migration. Mayorkas openly states that the Department is aware that there are currently about 11…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Intervenes in Judge’s Ruling on ICE Protocols
Court of Appeals reverses judge’s order regarding ICE protocols On Wednesday, September 15, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals halted a Texas federal judge’s order that blocked a series of parameters implemented by the Biden administration on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) protocols. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that…
Read MoreThe US to Send Deportees to Guatemala by Air
Guatemala hopes to end remote deportations During the last weeks of August, the controversy surrounding deportations from Mexico and the US increased, mainly because authorities in these countries sent dozens of migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador to Guatemala, where they know no one and have no safe place to go. Several immigrant rights…
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