Our client was convicted of Section 273A(A) of the Penal Code of California and sentenced to 6 years in prison. After serving his time, he was transferred to Immigration custody in Texas. Clients family immediately retained our firm. During the initial interview, we noticed that respondents father was a United States Citizen and although Respondent himself was born in Mexico; he was still considered a United States Citizen. We filed a Motion to Terminate based on this and the client was released from immigration custody despite his aggravated felony conviction.
- Winning the Right to a Bond Hearing Does Not Guarantee ReleaseA recent review of immigration detention cases in Kentucky shows just how difficult obtaining release from ICE custody has become.… Read more: Winning the Right to a Bond Hearing Does Not Guarantee Release
- Proposed Passport Rules Could Require Parents to Prove Immigration StatusThe U.S. State Department is considering new passport procedures that could require parents applying for a U.S. passport for their… Read more: Proposed Passport Rules Could Require Parents to Prove Immigration Status
- ICE Enforcement Continues at Record LevelsAccording to NBC News, ICE arrests remained at historically high levels in August, with approximately 50,000 arrests reported nationwide. This… Read more: ICE Enforcement Continues at Record Levels

