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KC immigration attorney Sharma-Crawford: ‘Veneer is falling off’ administration’s policy

Rekha Sharma-Crawford

The Kansas City Business Journal profiles Rekha Sharma-Crawford on the growing due-process challenges she sees across the immigration system—from prolonged detention without bond hearings to international students and skilled workers being pushed into removal proceedings. Sharma-Crawford argues that immigration “court” remains an administrative system without the independence of a traditional judiciary, and that the consequences […]

Green Card Shock: Even Minor Traffic Violations Under Scanner

GreatAndhra reports that green card applicants are facing heightened USCIS scrutiny over even minor traffic violations, signaling a stricter approach to immigration adjudications. The development adds fresh uncertainty for applicants who may have long-resolved or seemingly insignificant infractions in their records. Read the full article on GreatAndhra →

‘The Constitution won’: Immigration attorneys celebrate Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling

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The American Bazaar features immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford responding to the Supreme Court’s decision preserving birthright citizenship. She explains that the ruling reaffirms the Fourteenth Amendment’s clear guarantee that children born in the United States are citizens regardless of their parents’ immigration status—and rejects an attempt to rewrite that constitutional protection. Read the full article […]

“Don’t Panic Yet”: Immigration Expert Predicts Court Challenge to US Visa Rules

Rekha Sharma Crawford on SNG News

In this video interview, immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford examines a recent USCIS policy rollout creating uncertainty for green card applicants and immigration attorneys. While urging affected individuals not to panic, she explains why the guidance may conflict with existing immigration law and predicts that litigation could ultimately determine whether the policy survives.

Not On Our Watch: Rekha Sharma-Crawford on Defending Democracy Through Immigration Law

Rekha Sharma Crawford

In LegalBridge’s feature, Rekha Sharma-Crawford explains how immigration lawyers are becoming front-line defenders of the rule of law—from post-9/11 shifts in enforcement to today’s surge in litigation where courts increasingly serve as the guardrails. It’s a candid look at what “Not on our watch” means in practice for clients, families, and democratic institutions. Read the […]

AILA Elects New Officers

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AILA has elected its 2025–2026 Executive Committee, installing Jeff Joseph as President and naming Rekha Sharma-Crawford as Second Vice President—a leadership milestone highlighted in AILA’s official announcement. Read the full AILA release →

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