January 3, 2018
What the Miranda warning means for immigrants
Within the U.S. borders, every person has the right to due process of the law. As we stated in a previous blog post, many protections in the constitution apply to Michigan immigrants. This includes a fair trial and appropriate police conduct during criminal investigations. One well-known part of due process is … Read more
October 30, 2017
What is credible fear?
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 core, credible fear means that an immigrant’s safety … Read more
July 27, 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 complicated. A recent ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit … Read more
April 11, 2017
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 in the United States, every … Read more
January 11, 2017
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 time will tell if these searches will escalate in the next … Read more
November 30, 2016
Criminal offenses that may get you deported
Contemplating your future in the U.S. may leave you wrought with fear and anxiety. Criminal charges are serious for anyone but become even more serious when your legal status is in question. If you are currently going through the immigration process, matters will complicate further and is why you will … Read more