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Connecticut Law Tribune

Settlement Allows Spouses of U.S. Citizens to Reopen Removal Proceedings

"When we filed this lawsuit nearly seven years ago, the first Trump administration was engaged in a widespread practice of separating families with no legitimate immigration enforcement purpose," Kevin Prussia, partner at WilmerHale and counsel for the plaintiffs, said. "Now, this settlement brings some relief for hundreds of New England families and a reminder of our constitutional values and rights."
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The Recorder

Hours After Trump Takes Office, Democratic AGs Target Birthright Citizenship Order

Twenty-two states, the District of Columbia and San Francisco will seek a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump order denying citizenship to U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants.
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The Recorder

Invoking Trump, AG Bonta Reminds Lawyers of Duties to Noncitizens in Plea Dealing

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance to lawyers about noncitizens in his latest public event warning of possible clashes with the incoming Trump administration.
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The Recorder

California's Chief Justice Starts Third Year With Questions About Fires, Trump and AI

In a meeting with reporters Thursday, the leader of California's judiciary said initial guidance about AI and the state legal system will arrive in February.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

EB-5 Rebounds After a Rocky Year: Challenges of 2024 Lay Groundwork for a Booming 2025

Lawsuits, regulatory shifts and operational hurdles were some of the challenges that the EB-5 investor visa program faced in 2024. However, those obstacles have set the stage for a revitalized industry. With record-breaking investments, unprecedented visa availability, and a pipeline of new projects, EB-5 is poised for its strongest year yet in 2025.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating the Business Immigration in a Second Trump Administration

The first Trump administration brought many surprises and challenges to the U.S. immigration landscape; and while immigration attorneys are more prepared for the second administration, many unknowns still remain.
6 minute read

The Recorder

California Lawmakers Reach $50M Deal to Fund Legal Fights Against Trump

Legislative Democrats have agreed to give legal aid organizations $25 million as part of an overall plan to defend against Trump initiatives.
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New York Law Journal

As Second Trump Administration Approaches, Businesses Brace for Sweeping Changes to Immigration Policy

“I have zero doubt that there are going to be restrictions on business immigration,” said Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel immigration co-chair Mark Koestler.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Business Immigration Practices Brace for ‘Dramatic’ Changes Under Second Trump Presidency

“I have zero doubt that there are going to be restrictions on business immigration,” said Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel immigration co-chair Mark Koestler.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

A Call for Immigration Advocates 

The availability of immigration attorneys, especially those who practice in the context of removal proceedings in immigration court, has long been stretched too thin, and quality attorneys are even fewer and farther between, Connecticut Law Tribune's editorial board writes.
5 minute read

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