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 […]
Updates to the Schreiber Family Case
October 30, 2018 This petition was started to help the Schreibers. As of this date, the Schreibers still need almost 2,000 more signatures to reach the 50,000 goal. If you have not yet signed the petition, please click here to sign. Thank you Angie Ricono at KCTV5 for putting together this story of the situation […]
Lawrence, KS Chemistry Professor, Syed Jamal, Wins Remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals
Kansas City, MO (August 14, 2018) – The Board of Immigration Appeals has agreed with a Lawrence, Kansas Chemistry Professor that he should be given an opportunity to present his deportation case to an Immigration Judge. In its decision, dated Aug. 9, 2018 and received late yesterday, the Board found that “reopening is warranted”. The […]
Updates to the Syed Ahmed Jamal Immigration Case
2/19/18 – 3pm We hope ICE watches this video. No crimes, no violations of supervision, a father, a husband, a loved member of his community, the sole breadwinner with valid work authorization, a job to go back to and a stay in place. Keeping him in custody simply because they can. 2/18/18 – 3:45pm https://www.facebook.com/SharmaCrawford/posts/1720983931257182 […]
Know Your Rights in Case of an ICE Raid / Conozca sus derechos en caso de una redada de ICE
Under the direction of President Trump’s Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly plans to direct immigration officers to arrest and detain undocumented individuals throughout the U.S. Under the administration’s executive orders, many undocumented individuals could be considered priorities for arrest and detention. There are already reports of increased arrests and activity by ICE. Individuals […]
An Immigration Attorney Abroad
Being an immigration attorney, one gets to meet people from all over the world. The lives of our clients provide a unique opportunity to be aware of world cultures and world events. Often the things that divide us and the things that uplift us are more shared than not. The desire to provide a safe, […]
When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door
For the last 10 years, the people have waited. Waited for Congress to provide a solution for the millions in need of immigration reform. Families have waited. Businesses have waited. And yet, still, nothing. It is unlikely that relief is coming any time soon. The reality is that there is no simple solution to the […]
Supreme Court Reverses Deportation Decision for Possessing a Sock
Court rules defendant cannot be deported for “sock” possession, supporting trend to protect lawful permanent residents from strict immigration law punishments and deportation. On Monday June 8th Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law saw their legal theory and years of groundwork it invested in the Mellouli v. Lynch case justified. The Supreme Court reversed the Department of Homeland […]
MELLOULI v. HOLDER
We were counsel in the courts below for Mellouli Kate Evans of the Center For New Americans and Jon Laramore of Faegre Baker Daniels took it to the Supreme Court. Read More