IMMIGRATION POLICY

Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Immigrants' Stories: Why Silence Isn't Golden

In 2017, actor Bambadjan Bamba spoke up about his life as a DACA recipient, risking his career and family's safety. He wanted people to know that immigrants aren't threats but doctors, nurses, and actors. Now, with Trump's re-election, there's talk of ending birthright citizenship and deporting 30 m

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: A Whirlwind of Executive Actions

President-elect Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office, with a flurry of executive actions planned. His team has hinted at over 100 orders and actions, focusing on immigration, energy, and federal operations. A key adviser, Stephen Miller, gave lawmakers a sneak pee

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

What might happen next: Parsing Trump’s second term

Donald Trump’s second term as President, set to begin in 2025, promises to be eventful. With numerous plans and promises, Trump aims to leave a mark on the United States. However, his success depends on various factors. The new administration could face hurdles from within and outside, potentially a

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Immigration Crackdown: Trump's New Plan

In the early hours of his presidency, Donald Trump and his team are preparing to roll out a tough new approach to immigration. The goal? To quickly deport people already living in the US without documents, especially those with criminal records. They're also looking at sending more military resource

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

America's Talent Hunt: A Modern Approach to Immigration

Imagine a world where America doesn't just welcome immigrants, but handpicks the best and brightest from across the globe. Sounds like a dream? It could be reality with a smarter immigration system. The current H-1B visa program lets U. S. companies hire skilled foreign workers. But it's not perfect

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants and Trump: A Visa Program in the Balance

California's tech titans, including those from Google and Meta, are eager to win over President-elect Trump. Why? The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to migrate to the U. S. , is at stake. This visa is crucial for tech companies, who use it to fill gaps in the workforce. Howe

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

The Immigration Debate: Who's Right?

Lately, some big names in the MAGA group have been fighting over immigration policies. One side, led by Elon Musk and others, wants to bring in more skilled workers from abroad on H-1B and O-1 visas. They say there aren't enough qualified Americans to fill these jobs, especially in tech. The other s

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Get Ready, Trump's Back: What Immigrants and Communities Need to Know

Being an immigration lawyer, I've seen it all under Trump's first term. From airports to churches, we've fought back. But day one of Trump's return is just around the corner. We can't wait for that day. The first Trump term was tough. Immigrant activists led the fight, but they paid a heavy price.

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Military Deportation Plan: A Closer Look

Former President Donald Trump has suggested using the U. S. military to carry out mass deportations. This idea is controversial because the military typically doesn't handle immigration enforcement. People like Tom Fitton, head of Judicial Watch, and governors like Texas' Greg Abbott, support this a

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Texas and Trump: A New Immigration Battle

When Donald Trump was running for president, he promised big changes to immigration. He wanted to stop people from becoming citizens just because they were born in the U. S. He also wanted to send back millions of people living in the U. S. illegally. Texas could play a big role in making these chan

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