Myth-Busting the State of the Union Address
Last night’s State of the Union Address by President Donald Trump included multiple statements regarding immigration, but not all were accurate. 1. Myth: “The border city of El Paso, Texas, used to have extremely high rates of violent crime — one of...
Asylum Applicants At The Border Are Undocumented But Not Illegal
Those Claiming Asylum Should Not Be Treated As Criminals Contrary to misunderstandings circulating amongst the general public, undocumented immigrants seeking to enter the U.S. with a legitimate asylum claim are not illegal. “Asylum applicants at the border are being...
DACA applicants: Beware of Immigration Fraud
DACA applicants should be especially careful to avoid immigration fraud while seeking longterm legalization strategies and options. Many non-attorneys helped fill out paperwork and submit DACA applications, but longterm legalization requires comprehensive screening...
DACA: Phase Out and Call to Action
President Trump has ordered that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program be phased out, calling on Congress to pass a permanent legislative solution instead. Individuals with approved DACA status or pending DACA renewals will continue their normal... 
