Most people by now have heard of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from its presence in Pennsylvania news alone. The agency has been front and center in the ongoing immigration challenges and myriad refugee crises, and yet many still have unanswered questions...
Immigration Detention
How long you can expect to remain in a U.S. immigration detention facility?
Being detained by immigration authorities is scary -- whether it is happening to you or your loved one. Coming across information about what to expect once immigration officials detain an immigrant can be challenging. Three entities, including Syracuse University's...
Is deportation a real concern?
You often hear people worry about deportation, either after they come to the United States or even before they’re granted entry. They have seen stories on the news about people being deported, and they’re worried about how fast it could happen and what it could mean...
Cellphone data used in immigration matters
Immigrants in the United States might need to be cautious in the way they use cellphones. Thanks to the procurement of licenses the government purchased, the feds can extricate location-specific data from various sources. One such license is for a commercial database...
Trump has a bad day in court
Three federal judges all ruled against proposed immigration laws written by the White House on September 27. Seemingly trying every trick in the book, Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) keep trying to find ways to make migrants feel unwelcome....
Are immigration detention issues causing stress in your family?
When you arrived in Pennsylvania as an immigrant, you assumed there might be challenges ahead as you slowly became integrated with your new surroundings. However, you had high hopes because raising your family in the United States has been a long-time dream of yours...
Lawsuit seeks to end immigration detention arrests at courthouses
There are any number of reasons that a Pennsylvania immigrant might visit a courthouse. Many such reasons might include official immigration proceedings, while others might simply involve someone who happens to be an immigrant attending a court hearing to support a...
Those facing deportation in another state glad about new law
Pennsylvania readers who regularly follow immigration news likely know how complex immigration laws are in the United States, as well as how often they change. It is challenging for those who have emigrated from other countries of origin to stay updated on such laws...
Woman at custody hearing winds up in immigration detention
Many Pennsylvania residents are currently trying to resolve child custody issues with former spouses. Some of them may also happen to be immigrants. Sometimes, family law and U.S. immigration issues intersect, as reportedly happened a woman who lives in another state....
Where to seek support when facing deportation dilemmas
Many Pennsylvania families are currently facing emotionally trying and legally challenging situations involving immigrant family members. Those facing deportation issues often feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn for support as they try to figure out a way to...
