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Michigan Us District Court Judge Allows New Litigation Challenging Trump’s Travel Ban to Proceed

Judge Allows New Litigation Challenging Trump’s Travel Ban

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. While the Federal judiciary has generally protected immigrant rights against the policies of the Trump administration, one exception was the decision by the Supreme Court in the case of Trump v. Hawaii, 138 S. Ct. 2392 (2018), which upheld the validity of President Trump’s travel ban.  However, at least one Federal judge may be reconsidering the issue. In the case of Arab American Civil Rights

New Eb-5 Regulations Near Publication May Significantly Modify Eb-5 Requirements

New Eb-5 Regulations May Modify Eb-5 Requirements

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. The EB-5 program has been a popular vehicle for immigrant investors to obtain green cards, and status as a permanent lawful resident, in the United States.  Under the EB-5 program, by investing $500,000 in a project located in a “targeted employment area” (generally rural areas and areas with high levels of unemployment) (“TEA”) that creates 10 full-time jobs, the immigrant investor generally can obtain a green card.  Persons interested

ICE Intending to Assess Thousands Of Dollars In Fines On Some Undocumented Immigrants

ICE Intending to Assess Thousands Of Dollars In Fines

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the Trump administration wants to take adverse action against undocumented immigrants. The latest such example is in the area of financial penalties. Following an executive order by President Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is intending to assess thousands of dollars in fines on some undocumented immigrants. Shortly after taking office, on January 25, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing “the assessment and

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