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What legal defenses can stop deportation?
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 13, 2019 | Immigration
Immigrants living in the United States may be forced to defend themselves against deportation for a variety of reasons. They may be accused of overstaying their visa, committing a serious crime while having permanent residency status or never having earned legal…
READ MOREU.S. Attorney General limits options for immigrants
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Nov 12, 2019 | Immigration
Attorney General William Barr issued two rulings in late October over U.S. immigration policy. One limits the rights of immigrants with old criminal convictions to fight deportation proceedings. Another would disqualify people with multiple DUIs from taking several…
READ MORETrump requests the Supreme Court to block California’s “sanctuary state” law
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 29, 2019 | Immigration
Recently, the Trump administration submitted a petition asking the Supreme Court to challenge one of California’s sanctuary state laws. The state currently has a policy that allows local immigration officials not to cooperate with federal agents. However, the Trump…
READ MOREParents: What to know if your child has been in a crash
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Oct 23, 2019 | Auto Accident
There may be no call a parent dreads more than one informing them that their son or daughter has been injured in an accident. Unfortunately, many Arizona parents will receive this very call. Statistics show that more than 6,000 teenagers were injured in Arizona…
READ MOREFederal judge restores immigration injunction in Arizona
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Sep 11, 2019 | US Immigration Law
A federal judge ruled on Sept. 9 that an injunction against a controversial Trump administration immigration rule should be restored in Arizona. The judge issued a nationwide injunction in July, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit handed the…
READ MOREImmigration advocates concerned about “public charge” changes
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Aug 14, 2019 | US Immigration Law
For many Arizona residents, the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric around immigration have raised serious concerns, especially for those who are immigrants themselves or who have loved ones who are. While many of these policies have been justified by…
READ MORENew rule aims to limit asylum claims
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jul 31, 2019 | Asylum
People who are seeking asylum in Arizona may be particularly concerned at the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to restrict access to the United States, especially at the southern border. While some of the administration’s moves have been blocked by lawsuits…
READ MORETrump administration restricts asylum for Central Americans
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jul 17, 2019 | Asylum
On July 15, the Trump administration upended U.S. immigration policy by declaring that migrants who pass through other countries to get to the southern border of the United States are no longer eligible to seek asylum. The move is designed to stop migrants from…
READ MOREReligious worker visa policies are changing
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jul 5, 2019 | US Immigration Law
Changes are coming to a program that provides special immigrant visas to religious workers in Arizona, including both ministers and non-ministers. People who will be hired for a full-time, paid religious position can apply for immigration or permanent residence….
READ MOREVisa applicants now required to provide social media info
On Behalf of Coughlon Law Firm, PLLC. Jun 19, 2019 | US Immigration Law
Virtually all foreign nationals who wish to visit Arizona or any other U.S. state will now have to provide immigration authorities with their social media user names or handles. Updated visa application forms now ask for this information and list dozens of social…
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