What Immigrants in Chicago Should Know Before Traveling
Borderless Magazine published a practical, Chicago-focused guide on what immigrants should consider before traveling—including how status, documentation, and border/airport screening can affect reentry and risk. It’s a strong “read-before-you-go” checklist for anyone planning domestic or international travel. Read the full Borderless Magazine guide →
Man deported after visiting family grave in Mexico is back in Kansas City
The Beacon reports Evenezer Cortez Martinez, a Kansas City–area DACA recipient, was stopped at DFW after visiting a family grave in Mexico and deported despite having advance parole — until attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford filed suit and he returned home days later. Read the full story on The Beacon →
DACA recipient and Kansas City father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
CBS News reports Evenezer Cortez-Martinez, a DACA recipient and Kansas City, Kansas father of three, was detained at DFW Airport after traveling to Mexico and was deported despite having valid documentation—according to a federal lawsuit challenging the removal. Read the full CBS News story →
Summary of recent guidance of Trump’s immigration enforcement plans / Resumen de la reciente orientación de planes de ejecución de inmigración del Trump
The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has released two separate documents providing additional guidance on President Trump’s immigration plans. One of the orders addresses the President’s plan to increase enforcement efforts in the interior of the United States. The other order addresses the President’s plan to increase detention and security at the U.S.-Mexico […]
Texas Judge’s Decision Causes Immediate Problems for Immigrants Nationwide
The stories below are based off real client experiences. However, all names and specific details have been altered as a matter of privacy and confidentiality. Recently, a Texas federal judge issued a temporary injunction on President Obama’s executive action that would provide temporary status for thousands undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The U.S. Department of […]