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01/13/2026

Another family ripped apart. My client was arrested by ICE this morning while driving to his landscaping job. He has lived in the US and paid taxes since 1996 and has NO criminal record. He's soft-spoken, generous to a fault, and has worked every day he was able in the 30 years he has lived here. He even took in a victim of trafficking and has supported her and her children for years. He was doing it "the right way" and could have had his papers in a few months. These are your tax dollars at work. Is this what you voted for?

08/23/2025

I can't believe I am writing this. My clients who live in Washington DC are now living in occupation. To go to work, they have to pass through checkpoints guarded by federal agents. Even those who have lawful status or are dutifully following the law to obtain lawful status are being detained and interrogated because they are Latino--on the street, at their jobs, and at transportation hubs and airports. Someone who has won asylum status or resident status under the laws of this country should not have to fear being detained and interrogated. And those who do not have lawful status should be questioned with dignity, not violently kidnapped by masked agents and ripped away from their families. It seems the point of this administration's immigration policy is cruelty. Respect for human rights is what has always set this country apart from so many of the places from which my clients flee. Now I cannot see a difference. Those of you far away from D.C., I know this is all abstract to you. You may even wonder if it's actually happening. It is. Pay attention. And do something more than "like" this post.

07/12/2025

This post from an immigration attorney colleague of mine needs to be shared. For all US citizens who follow my page and have the privilege of voting, this is being done in your name. You've seen the videos of ICE violently rounding up immigrants with no criminal records while at their jobs, while picking your fruits and vegetables in the fields, and while trying to attend their court hearings in order to immigrate legally. What you don't see is what is described below, because after ICE takes them, they subject them to unimaginable horrors they don't want you to see. Is this the America you want for you and your children?

This was never about illegal immigration. This was about shutting down the LEGAL immigration system so nobody is able to (or even wants to) immigrate anymore to this country. Cruelty is the point.
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Alligator Alcatraz the horrors continue.

My client was told he was going to Krome [Detention Center] on Tuesday and then he disappeared in the system. I got a call from him today that he's at [Alligator Alcatraz] in the Everglades and the story about the transfer is horrific.

He was shackled with other men on a bus and driven to the facility, then left outside on the bus overnight, still shackled without food or water until midday the following day. A corrections officer eventually brought food and water to the bus but the men refused, demanding to be taken off the bus (which had a single bathroom but you can imagine the smell after a full day).

He describes the atmosphere inside as very tense, "about to boil over." That they are in dog pens and all treated like violent criminals. No one gets any information, they just call a name and the guy is never seen again. No rec, no showers, barely any light or air.

05/15/2025

This morning I feel compelled to describe just how much the Trump administration is terrorizing my clients. Many of you are aware of the news stories of immigrants being snatched off the street and erosion of due process in immigration proceedings. This is not fake news. It is happening every day, and we, this country, are not okay. If their due process and freedom of speech rights can be taken away, so can yours.

Here are some highlights of the past two weeks:

1. My client, a trafficking victim, cancelled his appointment with me this morning because ICE is raiding his neighborhood and he's afraid to leave the house. He's also worried his boss will report him to ICE for not showing up to work today. He's lived here for almost 20 years and has suffered a stroke and kidney failure due to the harsh conditions in his job.

2. Another client with a strong asylum case was denied asylum and granted protection under the Convention against Torture by an immigration judge. Days later, ICE begin calling him in weekly for check-ins. He may soon be processed for removal to a third country where he knows nobody, like Mexico, Panama or Libya since his protection only keeps him from being returned to his home country.

3. All of my clients who have received work permits in the last month are now unable to use them because the Trump administration stopped all communication between USCIS and the Social Security Administration. That means my clients have to now access an appointment with the SSA in English and wait months for an appointment, where they will inevitably be told that the SSA has to verify their status with USCIS first. It's unclear whether they will ever receive a Social Security number and actually be able to work, even though the government has granted them work authorization.

4. An Afghan client and renowned musician and composer, who has been waiting for almost 10 years for his asylum interview was finally scheduled. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has deemed Afghanistan safe under Taliban rule.

5. My clients are being bombarded with propaganda on TV and social media about how they should self-deport. We know this is because the Trump administration simply doesn't have the resources to remove masses of immigrants, but the point is to terrorize and to make life as unpleasant as possible.

6. Clients call every day to ask if their US citizen children will be deported with them if they are deported. My pregnant clients are worried their children won't be considered US citizens even though they're born in the US.

7. Clients are afraid to file taxes with their current address because the IRS will share their information with ICE.

8. My amazing colleagues in the DC region have been at the forefront of the fight against the Trump administration for snatching people off the streets--international students who had criticized the war in Gaza and others like Abrego Garcia. ICE intentionally moved these detainees various times to remote detention facilities to keep them from having access to their attorneys.

Every day is a fight for our clients' survival and the survival of our democracy. What can you do? Speak out. Don't stand by and watch your country crumble in front of you. Attend protests. Befriend immigrants. And most importantly, VOTE in the midterm elections.

04/25/2025

The appeal period has passed, so I'm happy to announce another asylum grant to a single mother and her school-aged son from El Salvador! She survived a harrowing experience when her former partner joined the MS-13, and after the gang turned on him, my client was threatened with death in retribution for her former partner's actions. My client also ran the risk of being arrested by the government of El Salvador, which has given broad powers to the police and military to sweep up anyone remotely related to gang members. Though the US government attorney fought hard against us, trying to prove that El Salvador is safe under Bukele's leadership, the judge understood that much of what Bukele presents publicly is a facade that hides the uptick in violence against citizens of El Salvador by its own government and the stripping away of due process. Congratulations to my client. May you and your son feel safety and peace in the United States.

El período de apelación ha finalizado, así que me complace anunciar otra concesión de asilo a una madre soltera y su hijo en edad escolar de El Salvador. Sobrevivió a una experiencia aterradora cuando su expareja se unió a la MS-13, y después de que la pandilla se volviera contra él, mi cliente fue amenazada de muerte en represalia por las acciones de su expareja. Mi cliente también corría el riesgo de ser arrestada por el gobierno de El Salvador, que ha otorgado amplios poderes a la policía y al ejército para arrestar a cualquier persona remotamente relacionada con pandilleros. Aunque el fiscal del gobierno de EE. UU. luchó con firmeza contra nosotros, tratando de demostrar que El Salvador es seguro bajo el liderazgo de Bukele, el juez comprendió que gran parte de lo que Bukele presenta públicamente es una fachada que oculta el aumento de la violencia contra los ciudadanos de El Salvador por parte de su propio gobierno y la violación del debido proceso. Felicitaciones a mi cliente. Que usted y su hijo se sientan seguros y en paz en Estados Unidos.

Despite all the difficulties the Trump administration is creating even for legal immigrants, Brody Immigration Law was a...
04/10/2025

Despite all the difficulties the Trump administration is creating even for legal immigrants, Brody Immigration Law was able to help three clients obtain their US citizenship this week! Many congratulations to these very deserving clients from Angola, Venezuela, and Colombia.

This new citizen in the photo is close to my heart because he has been my client since 2011! Though we've both moved to different states since meeting in New Mexico, he entrusted me to take him all the way to citizenship over a 14-year process. Today I am proud to call him my fellow American! Parabéns!

A pesar de todas las dificultades que la administración Trump está creando, incluso para los inmigrantes legales, Brody Immigration Law logró ayudar a tres clientes a obtener su ciudadanía estadounidense esta semana. ¡Muchas felicidades a estos clientes tan merecedores de Angola, Venezuela y Colombia!

Este nuevo ciudadano de la foto es muy especial para mí, ya que ha sido mi cliente desde 2011. Aunque ambos nos mudamos a estados diferentes desde que nos conocimos en Nuevo México, confió en mí para guiarlo hasta su ciudadanía a lo largo de un proceso de 14 años. ¡Hoy me enorgullece llamarlo mi compatriota! Felicidades!

03/23/2025

In response to the Trump administration's threats against immigration attorneys simply for doing our jobs, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), of which I am a member, has this to say. I wholeheartedly agree:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) rejects the assertion put forth in a memo sent out last night by the Trump Administration that there is “rampant fraud and meritless claims” being committed by immigration lawyers. Considering recent actions against judges, this is a chilling directive to the Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to act against immigration attorneys, law firms and the immigration bar. The memo, in short, orders sanctions, reviews, and stricter oversight of attorneys in asylum and immigration cases. The broad assertion that immigration attorneys are acting improperly in their efforts to represent individuals against an increasingly complex and restrictive immigration system is both unfounded and dangerous.

AILA President Kelli Stump stated, “First and foremost the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a bar association dedicated to defending and respecting the rule of law. AILA members have taken a solemn oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States, to conduct themselves with integrity and civility, and to faithfully discharge their duties as officers of the court. For more than 75 years, AILA and its members have guarded this oath, and the integrity of the practice of immigration law. We remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity within our ranks and are committed to ensuring that all immigration attorneys meet their professional responsibilities. This administration’s rhetoric is not only misleading but dangerous. It seeks to delegitimize the work of resolute professionals who ensure that immigrants—many of whom are fleeing persecution and are contributing to their new communities—have access to fair legal representation. This is not just about immigration lawyers; this is about the integrity of our legal system and the principles of due process and equal protection under the law. AILA and its members will not be intimidated. We took an oath as attorneys, and political pressures will not dissuade us from that sworn duty to the constitution.”

AILA Executive Director Benjamin Johnson added, “The Trump administration has a long history of attacking judges who dare to rule against them and maligning the character of anyone who disagrees with them. Late last night, the Administration focused its ire on immigration lawyers and big law firms who take on pro bono cases. This is a dangerous assault on the legal profession. The role of attorneys is essential to a balanced system of justice in our democracy. Lawyers have an ethical obligation to zealously advocate for their clients within the bounds of the law. This duty is not only a cornerstone of our legal system but is also enshrined in the very fabric of American jurisprudence. Attempting to vilify immigration lawyers for fulfilling this duty is a cynical attempt to discourage due process and silence those who work to protect the most vulnerable among us. AILA will continue to work toward the creation of a safe, orderly, and humane immigration system, to defend the rights of immigrants, uphold the ethical obligations of our members, and challenge any effort that seeks to erode the principles of justice upon which this nation was founded.”

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En respuesta a las amenazas de la administración Trump contra los abogados de inmigración simplemente por hacer nuestro trabajo, la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA), de la cual soy miembro, expresa lo siguiente. Coincido plenamente:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - La Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) rechaza la afirmación contenida en un memorando enviado anoche por la administración Trump de que existe un “fraude desenfrenado y reclamaciones sin fundamento” por parte de los abogados de inmigración. Considerando las recientes acciones contra jueces, esta es una directiva alarmante dirigida a la Fiscal General Pam Bondi y a la Secretaria de Seguridad Nacional Kristi Noem para que tomen medidas contra los abogados de inmigración, los bufetes de abogados y el Colegio de Abogados de Inmigración. En resumen, el memorando ordena sanciones, revisiones y una supervisión más estricta de los abogados en casos de asilo e inmigración. La afirmación generalizada de que los abogados de inmigración actúan indebidamente al representar a personas en un sistema de inmigración cada vez más complejo y restrictivo es infundada y peligrosa.

La presidenta de la AILA, Kelli Stump, declaró: «Ante todo, la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) es un colegio de abogados dedicado a defender y respetar el estado de derecho. Los miembros de la AILA han prestado juramento solemne de respetar la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, comportarse con integridad y civilidad, y desempeñar fielmente sus funciones como funcionarios judiciales. Durante más de 75 años, la AILA y sus miembros han velado por este juramento y por la integridad del ejercicio del derecho migratorio. Mantenemos nuestro firme compromiso de mantener los más altos estándares de profesionalismo e integridad dentro de nuestras filas y nos comprometemos a garantizar que todos los abogados de inmigración cumplan con sus responsabilidades profesionales. El discurso de esta administración no solo es engañoso, sino también peligroso. Busca deslegitimar la labor de profesionales decididos que garantizan que los inmigrantes, muchos de los cuales huyen de la persecución y contribuyen a sus nuevas comunidades, tengan acceso a una representación legal justa. Esto no se trata solo de abogados de inmigración; se trata de la integridad de nuestro sistema legal y de los principios del debido proceso y la igualdad de protección ante la ley». AILA y sus miembros no se dejarán intimidar. Hicimos juramento como abogados, y las presiones políticas no nos disuadirán de cumplir con ese deber consagrado en la Constitución.

El director ejecutivo de AILA, Benjamin Johnson, añadió: “La administración Trump tiene un largo historial de atacar a los jueces que se atreven a fallar en su contra y de difamar a cualquiera que discrepe con ellos. Anoche, la administración centró su ira en los abogados de inmigración y los grandes bufetes que aceptan casos pro bono. Este es un ataque peligroso contra la profesión jurídica. El papel de los abogados es esencial para un sistema de justicia equilibrado en nuestra democracia. Los abogados tienen la obligación ética de defender celosamente a sus clientes dentro de los límites de la ley. Este deber no solo es una piedra angular de nuestro sistema legal, sino que también está consagrado en la propia estructura de la jurisprudencia estadounidense. Intentar vilipendiar a los abogados de inmigración por cumplir con este deber es un intento cínico de desalentar el debido proceso y silenciar a quienes trabajan para proteger a los más vulnerables. AILA seguirá trabajando para crear un sistema de inmigración seguro, ordenado y humano, para defender los derechos de los inmigrantes, cumplir con las obligaciones éticas de nuestros miembros y desafiar cualquier esfuerzo que busque erosionar los principios de justicia sobre los que se fundó esta nación”.

02/23/2025

Estamos celebrando otra victoria de asilo esta semana para una familia hondureña! Esta familia fue vigilada y amenazada con muerte solo porque el hijo de la familia se cortó el cabello de una manera que cayó mal a la pandilla que controlaba su vecindario. Si los americanos en contra de solucitantes de asilo pudieran vivir un solo día dentro de un vecindario en Honduras controlado por la MS-13, entenderian exactamente por qué personas como mis clientes se huyen a los Estados Unidos.

We're celebrating another asylum victory this week for a Honduran family! This family was surveilled and threatened with death just because the son of the family cut his hair in a way that was distasteful to the gang that controlled their neighborhood. If Americans who oppose asylum seekers could live a single day within a neighborhood in Honduras controlled by the MS-13, they would understand exactly why people like my clients flee to the United States.

Feliz fin de semana, mi comunidad inmigrante! Favor de repasar este buen informe sobre sus derechos ante los agentes de ...
02/23/2025

Feliz fin de semana, mi comunidad inmigrante! Favor de repasar este buen informe sobre sus derechos ante los agentes de inmigración. Cuando todo se siente fuera de nuestro control, recuerde que tiene derechos y estar preparado es lo más importante.

10/30/2024

The good news just keeps coming! Congratulations to our most recent T visa grantee, who was trafficked into the United States as a domestic servant by diplomats after being sold into slavery at the age of 9. Now in her 30s, she is finally learning what it means to be free.

¡Las buenas noticias no paran de llegar! Felicitaciones a nuestra última beneficiaria de la visa T, quien fue traficada a los Estados Unidos como empleada doméstica por diplomáticos luego de ser vendida como esclava a la edad de 9 años. Ahora, a sus 30 años, finalmente está aprendiendo lo que significa ser libre.

10/30/2024

Two more grants of asylum! One for a government worker from Nicaragua who was monitored and threatened with death after attending anti-government protests; and another for a Honduran woman who was threatened with death by a gang after her cousin was murdered by the same gang. Neither client should have had to flee her home, but they came out of necessity to save their lives. We can only hope this country remains an oasis of protection, humanity and dignity for those who can no longer remain in their home countries. If you haven't voted yet and are a U.S. citizen eligible to vote, VOTE like my clients' lives depend on it, because they absolutely do.

¡Dos concesiones más de asilo! Una para una empleada del gobierno de Nicaragua que fue vigilada y amenazada de muerte después de asistir a protestas contra el gobierno; y otra para una mujer hondureña que fue amenazada de muerte por una pandilla después de que su primo fuera asesinado por la misma pandilla. Ninguna de las dos clientes debería haber tenido que huir de su hogar, pero vinieron por necesidad para salvar sus vidas. Solo podemos esperar que este país siga siendo un oasis de protección, humanidad y dignidad para aquellos que ya no pueden permanecer en sus países de origen. Si aún no ha votado y es ciudadano estadounidense con derecho a votar, VOTE como si la vida de mis clientes dependiera de ello, porque definitivamente es asi.

10/01/2024

Great news to start out the week! An asylum win for a courageous woman from Nicaragua, who stood up and protested in support of her country's most vulnerable when the government tried to silence them. Her Catholic faith led her to protest what she knew was wrong, and as a result, she was threatened with death by government-sponsored paramilitaries. Now she and her daughter are safe and can live out their political and religious beliefs without fear. Welcome to the United States!

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