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May 29, 2025
CEO Gabe Moreno – Full Statement to Baltimore Banner
Luminus CEO Gabriel Moreno’s full statement to the Baltimore Banner for its May 29 article entitled “ICE slammed Howard County for releasing Honduran offender. The county says it followed the law.” “While I absolutely support accountability for serious crimes regardless of who…
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May 23, 2025
The Chilling Effect: How ICE Tactics Will Keep Immigrants Away From Court
Across the country – from Dallas to Phoenix, Seattle to Atlanta – there are reports flooding in about a disturbing trend: Federal agents with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) are allegedly arresting people immediately after their immigration cases are dismissed in court. I mean, talk about a gut punch. Think about it:…
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May 16, 2025
Understanding the New Registration Requirements for Noncitizens
In April 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a new mandatory registration process for noncitizens present in the U.S. for more than 30 days. This initiative, rooted in an archaic provision of immigration law, requires individuals to complete Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration). While the stated purpose…
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May 14, 2025
Federal Funding and Immigration Policy: Maryland joins 19 States Challenge New Requirements
When federal and state priorities intersect, complex legal questions often arise. That’s exactly what’s happening now, as twenty state attorneys general have filed lawsuits regarding new conditions placed on federal funding for emergency services and infrastructure. Understanding the Situation The legal challenge centers on recent changes to how federal grants…
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May 1, 2025
When Constitutional Rights Meet Immigration Enforcement: A Legal Watershed Moment
A significant legal precedent was set this week when U.S. District Judge Fernandez Rodriguez ruled on the application of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) in modern immigration enforcement. The decision highlights the delicate balance between national security concerns and Constitutional protections. Understanding the Core…
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May 1, 2025
The Troubling Intersection of Immigration Data and Government Surveillance
As immigration attorneys are constantly watching recent developments, another deeply troubling one is the Department of Justice’s decision (article behind paywall) to grant DOGE advisors access to the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s Courts and Appeals System (ECAS). This isn’t just another policy change…
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April 14, 2025
What Happens When the Government Lets People Disappear?
What seems like the initial plot of an Alexander Dumas novel – a person wrongfully imprisoned – is, in reality, the starting point of a very real and troubling situation. Unlike Edmond Dantès in The Count of Monte Cristo, who eventually escapes and finds a treasure, many individuals who are wrongly…
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March 25, 2025
Planning International Travel: A Guide for U.S. Citizens and Immigrants
Ready to explore the world? Let’s talk about something that affects millions of people but rarely gets discussed openly – international travel and immigration status. Whether you’re a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, or someone without documentation, your travel experience will be quite different. Here’s what you…
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March 21, 2025
Unaccompanied Children Caught in the Crosshairs: A Call for Justice and Due Process
Recent developments have triggered widespread outrage among advocates and legal experts alike, as the termination of legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children threatens the well-being of over 26,000 minors. The Acacia Center for Justice, the prime contractor funding several immigration nonprofits nationwide, has been vocally opposing the…
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March 11, 2025
The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention: A Lifeline for Immigrants and Allies
In the middle of the night, Mahmoud Khalil was taken from his home. His wife, eight months pregnant, watched helplessly as plainclothes agents escorted him away. For hours, no one knew where he was. His lawyer struggled to track him down. His friends and family scrambled for information. By the…