Prosecutorial discretion: What it means and how it can affect immigration cases The Los Angeles Times recently reported that immigration court case closures due to prosecutorial discretion appear to be on the rise. This means more cases are being temporarily closed due to the artful use of prosecutorial discretion. Although…
What changes can we expect to see in immigration law in 2014? New laws affecting immigrants have already gone into effect as of January 1, 2014. Previously, under the “Secure Communities” program, many immigrants were placed on an “ICE hold” even for low-level offenses. Under the California Trust Act, state…
I occasionally watch “Elementary” on CBS. My wife is a big fan. Since we only have one TV, let’s just say that if my wife is watching it, then I’m watching it. The December 6, 2012 episode (“You Do It to Yourself“) happened to have an immigration subtext. The thing about…
All non-US citizens inside the US are required by law to notify the government of any changes of their addresses. This is a cautionary tale about what can happen if they don’t. One recent Monday evening, a client came to me because, just a few short hours earlier, his wife…