To say immigration law is complicated is an understatement. There are many categories for entry and the right to stay in the country legally—just as there are many cases where deportation occurs. One term that comes up is “credible fear.” At its...
Year: 2017
Appeals court rules that children cannot be indefinitely detained
Immigration rights are a contentious issue in the United States. Individual rights are a key issue in most arrests, and that is no different when the charges are for illegal entry into the county. When children or minors are involved, it’s even more...
Immigrants’ rights in the United States of America
As most people know by now, immigration and issues regarding it have been getting a lot of attention for the last few months. With the new presidential administration has come a renewed sense of fear and uncertainty for immigrants of all kinds.Fortunately for everyone...
Concerned about being detained by officials? It helps to prepare.
Given the comments made about immigration and undocumented workers in the months leading to the presidential election, it isn't surprising that individuals who have not completed the immigration process would feel fearful of work raids and deportations. While only...