4 Missouri & Kansas immigrants held in KC for months without bond, lawsuit says
The Kansas City Star reports immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford filed a federal lawsuit arguing DHS is unlawfully holding people for months without bond hearings after a 2025 policy shift reclassified many longtime residents as “applicants for admission.” The suit seeks emergency court action to require bond hearings without forcing detainees to file individual petitions case-by-case. […]
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 […]
ICE wants to build a Kansas City detention center that could hold 10,000 people
In KCUR’s Up To Date segment on a proposed Kansas City ICE detention center that could hold up to 10,000 people, immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford describes “huge fear in the community” and raises a core question local leaders will have to confront: how a massive facility can be made humane. Read (and listen) to the […]
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 →
Immigration attorney shares insight as student visas revoked
KCTV5 reports a wave of student visa revocations affecting multiple Missouri campuses—prompting universities to mobilize academic and legal resources. Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford breaks down what these actions can mean for enrollment, work authorization (including OPT), and urgent legal options. Read the full KCTV5 story →
How you can help us, help you: Wise words from our star Administrative Assistants
Everyone gets stressed by having to go to a professional’s office. Doctors, lawyers, counselors all are places where people go when they are in crisis. Medical issues, psychological and relationship issues, and legal issues can have a debilitating effect on a person’s life. A question was posed, though, that which of these professions are the […]
The Border Security Myth: A Kansas City Attorney’s Take
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. Republican politicians continually state that the U.S. needs to secure the U.S.-Mexican border before Congress can pass any other immigration reforms. This statement may rile up conservative supporters but it […]
Judge Sends a Message With Withholding of Removal Ruling
Sharma-Crawford, a firm specializing in immigration law, recently won a significant victory in a pro bono withholding of removal case. When the judge granted our client’s withholding of removal, he also sent a message to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that it should protect its named witnesses in federal criminal cases. Immigration and Customs […]
Gearing up for impact on young illegal immigrants seeking work permits under new policy change
Michael and Rekha Sharma-Crawford expect their office phones to begin ringing today – and for weeks to come. Their Kansas City immigration law firm has been affected by almost every administration and court decision regarding immigration legislation over the past nine years. Today’s announcement by the Obama Administration and the Department of Homeland Security is […]