SHG partner Matthew I. Hirsch will be a presenter at Penn State’s upcoming Global Career Institute (GCI). The program, to be held at Penn State’s University Park campus on April 6, will include sessions designed to help Penn State’s international
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Matthew I. Hirsch participates in a forum at Bryn Mawr College disscussing policy changes coming from Trump.
On February 19, SHG partner Matthew I. Hirsch participated in a forum for international faculty at Bryn Mawr College. In view of recent policy changes and actions coming from the Trump White House, international faculty at Bryn Mawr and across…
Matthew I. Hirsch, Partner at Solow, Hartnett and Galvan, to speak at Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Denver
Matthew I. Hirsch, Partner at Solow, Hartnett and Galvan, has been invited to speak at the upcoming Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) to be held in June 2025 in Denver, Colorado. With over 100 sessions…
Understanding the Alien Registration Requirement: An Essential Guide
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14159, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strengthen the enforcement of the alien registration requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration…
Trump’s New Travel Ban Proposal: Expanding Restrictions and Its Potential Impact on U.S. Travel and Immigration
The Trump administration is actively working on a sweeping travel ban, expected to be implemented next week, that expands the restrictions from his first term. This new proposal could significantly impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens from…
America Is—and Always Has Been—a Nation of Immigrants
Let’s be honest: Unless you are 100% Native American, your family came from somewhere else. Whether your ancestors arrived centuries ago on the Mayflower, passed through Ellis Island with nothing but a suitcase, or crossed the southern border just last…
Immigration, Censorship, and the Future of American Democracy
In recent weeks, immigration in the United States has become an even more precarious issue under the aggressive policies of the Trump administration. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up enforcement efforts, arresting more than 8,200 people—three times the…
Loja Living: Our Interview Fran Metz, an American Expat in Ecuador
Introduction
Relocation to Ecuador from the USA
Fran Metz has always had a restless spirit. Born in Hawaii and raised in California, she moved around the U.S. before arriving in Durango, Colorado, in 1990 to attend Fort Lewis College, where…
Post-Election Perspectives Part 2: “Day One: What to Expect”
As the transition of Federal Executive power takes place, the first 100 days of a Presidential administration often sets the tone for the policies and direction of the upcoming four years. With former President Donald Trump returning to office in…
Facing the Fear of Mass Deportations:
It’s completely normal to feel anxious and scared right now, especially with all the talk in the media about mass deportations under the new administration. For many of you, this fear goes beyond just your own situation—it’s about your family,…