Immigration arrests nearly triple in Missouri under Trump
St. Louis Public Radio reports ICE arrests in Missouri have nearly tripled under Trump, based on new ICE data obtained by the Deportation Data Project—showing more than 3,200 arrests since January 2025 across nearly 80 countries, including children and elderly detainees. The story examines what the numbers suggest about enforcement priorities and the ripple effects […]
How a quiet ICE warehouse tour blindsided Kansas City
In Straight Arrow News’ report on Kansas City’s surprise ICE warehouse tour, immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford warns that a proposed “mega” detention facility could strain local resources and raises urgent questions about legality, oversight, and humane treatment. The story also captures growing community anxiety as reports of aggressive enforcement tactics spread nationwide. Read the full […]
Authorities detain migrants protected by program that offers help to victims of crime
An NPR report highlights a troubling enforcement shift: migrants who applied for U visas as crime victims — a program meant to encourage cooperation with law enforcement — are still being detained by ICE. Attorneys warn the policy change could chill crime reporting and undermine public safety. Read the full report →
Federal judge blocks deportation of 5 Missouri international college students
KSHB reports immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford secured emergency relief after DHS terminated five Missouri students’ F-1/SEVIS records—triggering immediate risk of detention and deportation. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking enforcement while the case proceeds. Read the full story on KSHB →
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 →
Can marrying your American girlfriend save you from deportation?
Times of India breaks down a persistent myth in immigration law: marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically prevent deportation. The article explains why outcomes depend on legal status, immigration history, and whether someone is already in removal proceedings—and what options may (or may not) exist. Read the full Times of India article →
Worried about your Immigration Status? Get advice from Experts in U.S. Immigration Law
Times of India has launched a Q&A for Indians in the U.S. navigating immigration uncertainty, featuring Rekha Sharma-Crawford as one of the expert attorneys responding to questions on status concerns, visa delays, and next-step options. Read the full post and submit questions via TOI →
How Immigration Became Hate Speech
This morning, two journalists were killed by a man who, reportedly, was angry about racial issues. In a moment, two young lives were cut short and a nation again reeled into stunned silence. But, this isn’t about gun laws or gun restrictions. That is left for another day. What this is about is the level […]