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The Elimination and Reinstatement of Administrative Closures

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Over the course of the past few years, we have seen a number of limitations to both lawful and unlawful immigration. Some of these policy changes, such as The Muslim Ban, the cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood...more

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The Time Is Now for an Independent Immigration Court

Recent events have created an urgent need for an independent Immigration Court separate from the Department of Justice. On October 17, Proskauer hosted a panel discussion in its New York office co-sponsored by Sanctuary for...more

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Trump Administration Rescinds DACA Program

On September 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was originally adopted in 2012 and provided deferred action (protection...more

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Increased Scrutiny of Visa Applications and Possible Delays

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On March 17, 2017, the Department of State (“DOS”), through the Secretary of State, issued a cable to all US consulates and embassies with guidance on enhanced screening and vetting of applications for US visas and other...more

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Trump Fires Acting Attorney General

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Acting attorney general, Sally Yates, was fired after she ordered Justice Department attorneys not to defend President Trump’s January 27th immigration Executive Order (EO). The EO restricts entry into the U.S. by refugees...more

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