BIA Decision Strips Immigration Judges of Bond Authority, All but Guaranteeing Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants

BIA Decision Strips Immigration Judges of Bond Authority, All but Guaranteeing Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants

By: Rebecca Cassler | American Immigration Council On September 5, the Trump administration took yet another step to punish undocumented people in the United States. In Matter of Yajure Hurtado, the Board of Immigration Appeals proclaimed that any person who crossed the border unlawfully and is later taken into immigration detention is no longer eligible for […]

Trump Administration Plan to “Help Boost White Immigration” to the U.S

Trump Administration Plan to “Help Boost White Immigration” to the U.S

By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com The Trump administration has unveiled a controversial immigration initiative that explicitly prioritizes white South Africans — particularly Afrikaners — under the claim that they face systemic racial discrimination in post-apartheid South Africa. Branded by some officials as “Mission South Africa,” the program seeks to […]

Constitutional Implications of Trump Administration’s Memo Targeting Immigration Attorneys

Constitutional Implications of Trump Administration’s Memo Targeting Immigration Attorneys

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock.com On March 22, 2025, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) released a forceful rebuttal to a memo issued by the Trump Administration that accused immigration attorneys of perpetuating “rampant fraud and meritless claims” in asylum and immigration proceedings. The memo, which directs Attorney General […]

Allowing a Third Term for Donald Trump While Excluding Barack Obama

Allowing a Third Term for Donald Trump While Excluding Barack Obama

By Brian Figeroux | Editorial credit: ZB Photos / shutterstock.com  In January 2025, Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to permit former President Donald Trump to seek a third, non-consecutive term. Notably, the proposed amendment includes a clause that would prevent former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George […]

President Trump’s Denaturalization Plan: Its Flaws, Racist Intent, and Unconstitutionality

President Trump’s Denaturalization Plan: Its Flaws, Racist Intent, and Unconstitutionality

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: a katz / shuttertstock.com  President Trump’s denaturalization plan represents a flawed and racially charged policy that undermines the principles of equality, due process, and inclusivity enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Its broad application, disproportionate impact on minorities, and potential for abuse reveal a troubling agenda rooted in xenophobia […]