I was struck by a recent article in Christianity Today, The Trump-Era Laughter at Immigrant Suffering Is Deforming Our Souls, by Russell Moore. The article discusses the “funny” memes, songs, and jokes posted by the White House and DHS,
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The Asylumist, published by Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC, focuses on immigration law with particular emphasis on asylum cases. The blog covers topics such as asylum law developments, deportation and removal defense, family-based immigration, citizenship applications, and appellate litigation related to immigration. It addresses challenges faced by asylum seekers and immigrants in the United States, including legal strategies and policy changes affecting immigration processes. The content also discusses government actions impacting work permits, travel bans, and immigration court procedures, reflecting the firm's expertise in navigating complex immigration legal issues.
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When asylum seekers are permitted to present their applications for protection in the United States, their cases are often granted. That’s because the asylum law–as created by Congress–is fairly generous.
Our favorable humanitarian law conflicts with the Trump Administration’s goal…
The Time to Pay the Asylum Fee Is Now
Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill created a filing fee for asylum and an annual fee that asylum seekers must pay each year their application is pending. Unfortunately, the roll out of the fee payment system was a mess.…
No Fly Zone
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard reports about ICE detaining asylum seekers and other non-citizens at airports during domestic travel. […]
New Rule Aims to Send Affirmative Asylum Seekers to Court Without an Interview
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On Top of Everything Else, Immigrants Are Being Targeted by Scammers
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The Escalating Threat of Third Country Deportations
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Surviving the New Mega-Master Calendar Hearings
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