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New York Law Journal

Afghan Man Forced to Fight for Taliban Says Denial of Permanent US Status Was 'Arbitrary and Capricious'

Lawyer said the man believed that he would be killed by the Taliban if he did not use a Kalashnikov rifle in battle.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

The Supreme Court's DACA Decision is Biden's Latest Obstacle in Undoing Trump-Era Policies

Critics of Tuesday's ruling noted that the Supreme Court often granted stays to the Trump administration to block lower court injunctions.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Lawyers Can Save Lives': As Afghanistan Reels, Attorneys Look to Help With Pro Bono Services

American citizens and Afghans who supported U.S. efforts during the decades-long war are trapped inside the country and facing potentially fatal repercussions, a Philadelphia lawyer explained.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

New Developments for Green Card Holders Still Abroad During COVID-19

The issue has become exceedingly relevant for many LPRs unable to travel during the pandemic, and in the year since we have learned a great deal about the developments and strategies surrounding this topic.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Biden Administration Urges US Supreme Court to Block Revival of 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

The Biden administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily halt a Texas federal judge's order to enforce the controversial Trump administration immigration policy known as the Migrant Protection Protocols.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Matter of Negusie' and What It Can Teach Us About Persecution Law

When I last wrote for this paper, I was determined to highlight the myriad attacks on our immigration system and, more specifically, on asylum seekers to ensure that readers knew the depth and breadth of the damage that was being done not only to immigrants but to all of us who depend on immigrants for our country's future.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Nelson Mullins Helps Africa's Only Men's Olympic Basketball Team Go for the Gold in Tokyo

The firm said it will continue to support the team after the games on issues related to corporate governance, tax compliance and immigration.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Bill Could Have Major Impact on Immigrants Across the U.S.

'I don't think this proposed legislation reaches far enough to address problems in the immigration system but if it can improve the lives of millions people who have only ever known the United States as their home---then I support it.'
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Will Pending Litigation Reveal Fraud and Abuse Plaguing the H-1B Visa Lottery?

Plaintiffs allege that the pre-registration system disadvantages good faith employers, encourages speculative H-1B registrations, and is unlawful because it contradicts the manner of visa allocation set out by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

DACA Is Unlawful. Is It Dead?

In DACA's decadelong history, neither the program nor the people protected by it have ever been secure.
3 minute read

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