Archive for July, 2017
Can CBP search my computer when I arrive in the U.S.? The Evolving Border Search Doctrine in the Age of Trump
The 4th Amendment and the Border The right to be free from “unreasonable searches and seizures” absent a judicial warrant is constitutionally ingrained in our 4th Amendment. . . but this right is not absolute. One notable exception is that the 4th Amendment does not apply at the border, which includes land […]
Misconceptions about Undocumented Immigrants
Changing Trends in Immigration Our tumultuous political climate has once again brought immigration to its forefront. The heated issue, however, involves a myriad of misconceptions further complicating a very important, and very personal, discussion. The following data, largely gathered by the Pew Institute, provides relevant information challenging various notions that have colored the immigration […]
An Overview of the US Immigration System
The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) is the body of law currently governing immigration policy. Though very complicated, a starting point is to understand that we grant entry on either a permanent (legal permanent resident) or temporary (nonimmigrant) basis. Currently, there is a worldwide limit of 675,000 permanent immigrant visas, with certain exceptions for […]
Despite Trump’s Stated Support for Christians from the Middle East, Iraqi Chaldean Christians Face Deportation
“Christians in the Middle East have been executed in large numbers. We cannot allow this horror to continue!” President Trump tweeted this January. Indeed, his initial commitment to the Middle eastern Christians and their unwavering support for his campaign, particularly the Chaldean community in Detroit, played a significant role in his victories in certain Michigan […]