Immigration Law and Policy Updates

Niz-Chavez v. Garland and the “Stop-Time” Rule

On April 29, 2021, the Supreme Court, in a decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland, 141 S. Ct. 1474 (2021), clarified whether a respondent can...

DHS Guidance on Limiting ICE Enforcement In or Near Courthouses

On April 27, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas directed ICE and CBP to limit civil immigration enforcement actions...

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status

On March 12, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security designated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18...

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

On March 8, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for...

Interim Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies

On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order terminating the harsh enforcement priority system established by President...

Protect Our Courts Act Signed into Law 12/15/2020

While in person court appearances have been happening on a smaller scale and are ever changing during these times, we write with exciting...

New Asylum Regulations Enjoined 01/08/2021

Many of you have probably heard news of recent changes to the asylum regulations, particularly new criminal bars to eligibility to apply...

Change to Model Plea Colloquy in NYS Courts

Please be advised that the NYS Unified Court System has issued a new model plea colloquy regarding potential immigration consequences...