Why immigration lawyers are worried about Trump 2.0 (source: The Times of India)
In his first week as the US president last time around in 2017, Donald Trump had unleashed chaos and fear by signing orders that temporarily suspended the refugee programme and reduced their intake, denied visas to citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries, and halted the entry of asylum seekers from Syria. On January 20, the […]
The Essential Role of State Courts in Special Immigrant Juvenile Cases
Rekha Sharma-Crawford and Kathleen Irish discuss the critical role state courts play in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases. They emphasize how immigration matters intersect closely with state family law proceedings, noting that state courts hold essential responsibilities to protect non-citizen children. The article advocates for coordinated efforts between state and federal systems, underscoring that […]
Correcting Course on Matter of Lozada: Insights by Rekha Sharma-Crawford
Rekha Sharma-Crawford co-authored an article titled “Correcting Course on Matter of Lozada Through the Federal Courts and Executive Action,” addressing critical issues with the current procedural requirements for ineffective assistance of counsel claims in immigration cases. The article argues against the mandatory filing of bar complaints, demonstrating how this practice undermines due process, restricts access […]