By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com A pardon from the Governor of New York State is a form of executive clemency that can significantly relieve individuals with past criminal offenses. Obtaining a pardon from the Governor of New York State is a challenging but potentially life-changing process for individuals with past criminal […]
By Jordan Robinson, www.wnba.com | Photo courtesy of www.wnba.com (1) New York Liberty vs. (2) Minnesota Lynx Game 1: Lynx at Liberty: Thursday, Oct. 10, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN Game 2: Lynx at Liberty: Sunday, Oct. 13, 3:00 p.m. ET, ABC Game 3: Liberty at Lynx: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN Game 4: Liberty at Lynx: Friday, […]
By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Skyward Kick Productions / shutterstock.com For non-citizens, addressing the immigration consequences of a conviction through post-conviction relief can be critical for avoiding deportation or other adverse immigration actions. Legal strategies like vacating convictions based on ineffective counsel or modifying sentences to avoid aggravated felony designations can play a significant […]
By Ravi Balgobin Maharaj | Editorial credit: SeventyFour/ shutterstock.com When I first got assigned to my Form One class in secondary school, I had the pleasure of having one of the kindest and most compassionate persons assigned as my form teacher, who was meant to remain with this class for three years until we were […]
Photo credit: Vybz Katel Facebook Good day, Mr. Palmer. I was one of many who advocated for your release. I defended your release from imprisonment, even at the cost of losing friendships. I must admit that I didn’t follow the original trial. Still, over the past couple of years, I have thoroughly reviewed the events […]
By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: Orenthomasphotography / shutterstock.com I find it perplexing that there is a proposal to diminish the significance of commemorating Emancipation and Independence Day in Jamaica. Who would have the audacity to minimize the importance of Emancipation Day, a day that symbolizes the freedom of enslaved Black people and their journey […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / shutterstock.com To address these challenges, a combination of short-term and long-term solutions is needed. Hiring immigration attorneys and filing mandamus lawsuits can provide immediate relief for individuals stuck in the backlog, but these options are costly and do not address the root causes of the […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy: shutterstock.com On Tuesday, October 8, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the Biden administration’s efforts to regulate kits used to assemble “ghost guns”—untraceable firearms that can be constructed at home. These kits, purchased online and assembled in less than an hour, have surged in popularity due to their […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Bartolomiej Pietrzyk/ shutterstock.com Increased deportation enforcement, particularly against individuals who have failed to meet asylum criteria or were ordered deported in absentia, has made deportation defense a critical area of immigration law. These proceedings can drastically alter an immigrant’s life, resulting in their removal from the United States, […]
By Linda Hohnholz, eTurboNews | Photo Courtesy: eTurboNews In a historic occasion for the twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda, the Barbuda International Airport was officially opened on October 3, 2024, signaling the start of a new chapter for Barbuda’s connectivity, tourism, and economic growth. Barbuda’s new airport now allows for direct connections to global destinations […]