By Jean Lantz Reisz, THE CONVERSATION For more than 150 years, almost all people who were born within U.S. territory automatically received citizenship – regardless of their parents’ immigration status. President Donald Trump’s January 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship – stating that children born in the U.S. to parents who are not in the country legally, or who […]
Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com BOSTON — May 8, 2025 — The federal government has urged a Massachusetts federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by immigrants from Haiti and Venezuela challenging the Trump-era decision to end their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction over the case. In a motion filed […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 5, 2025: In a controversial escalation of its immigration enforcement efforts, the Trump administration announced today that undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the United States through a new government-run application will receive $1,000 and free airfare back to their home countries. […]
Applying for a U.S. passport as a derivative citizen involves a series of steps to establish and document your citizenship status. Derivative citizenship refers to individuals who automatically acquired U.S. citizenship through their parents, typically under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step overview of the process, including the necessary […]
On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a sweeping executive order titled “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens,” signaling a renewed and aggressive stance against so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” within the United States. Framed as a national security imperative, the order reasserts federal supremacy over immigration enforcement and threatens legal and financial consequences for state and local […]
Derivative citizenship refers to the automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship by a child through the naturalization of their parent(s), without the need for the child to undergo the naturalization process themselves. The legal framework governing derivative citizenship has evolved over time, with significant changes introduced by the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA), which became […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Matt Gush / shutterstock.com Miami, FL, April 30, 2024 — A 44-year-old Haitian woman, Marie Ange Blaise, died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Broward Transitional Center (BTC) in Pompano Beach, Florida, on April 25, 2025. Blaise was pronounced dead by medical professionals at 8:35 […]
Editorial credit: Mehaniq / shutterstock.com US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, leading to widespread arrests and raising significant legal and ethical concerns. Major Enforcement Actions Florida’s Operation Tidal Wave: A coordinated effort between ICE and local law enforcement resulted in the arrest of nearly 800 individuals across the state. This operation, involving the 287(g) program, has been criticized for potential due process violations and the risk […]
By Raul Pinto and Jennifer Coberly, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On March 25, news reports surfaced that the Trump administration imposed a suspension in the processing of certain green card applications. The news reports stated that a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official confirmed the suspension. The agency said the suspension applied to people who entered the country […]
At Figeroux & Associates, located at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242, the firm recognizes that for immigrants, family law is more than just resolving legal disputes — it’s about safeguarding the foundation of their lives in the United States. Family law issues frequently intersect with immigration status, making knowledgeable, compassionate, and strategic […]