Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law

09/25/2026

Farmers understanding that they need immigrants, and ICE is not their friend.

The Kansas Livestock Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and Texas Cattle Feeders Association released a joint statement urging federal officials to conduct enforcement actions in …

09/24/2026

A pending immigration case is only one part of the picture.

Immigration matters can involve different applications, proceedings, deadlines, and requirements—and assuming everything is automatically protected can lead to problems.

If your case is pending, make sure you understand where your case stands and what comes next.

Know your case. Know your options.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

09/24/2026

"They tried to sue to stop the project, but instead spent more than a quarter-million dollars fighting it in court, draining city funds, before CoreCivic offered a $1.5 million impact payment to reimburse the city’s legal costs and pledged $400,000 a year to the local government."

"In the meantime, the fight threatened to bankrupt the city. Records obtained through the Kansas Open Records Act show the city paid roughly $820,000 in legal fees to Spencer Fane LLP over 12 months, about 6 percent of its general fund."

“They just bought their permit,” said Michael Sharma-Crawford, chair of the Missouri/Kansas chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, or AILA."

That's exactly right. In the end, the people protested, and the city took the money and decided it would land on the wrong side of history.

The city of Leavenworth, Kansas, fought ICE’s reopening of a notorious CoreCivic-run prison tooth and nail. It still wasn’t enough.

09/22/2026

It will never, ever get old! 🎉🥷🙏🏽

“The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to
release Petitioner forthwith. Respondents are also ORDERED to return any property (including
documents) taken from Petitioner to him or to his attorney within seven (7) calendar days.
IT IS SO ORDERED.”

09/22/2026

When duty calls. Arguments at the 8th circuit court of appeals this morning. Let’s just say the court was feisty this morning, but we fought on. Giving clients their day in court is what we have done for over two decades and we don’t intend to stop now.

09/18/2026

Please email your resume to Rekha@Sharma-Crawford..com.

Get in the fight.💪

09/16/2026

For those following this story, let us be the first to tell you: SHE HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM ICE CUSTODY!

Congratulations to this family who have been through so much unnecessarily. It was a long, hard road, but Kate is safe now.

A Leavenworth community group and the partner of a woman in ICE custody are demanding transparency after the woman was hospitalized without her family or attorney being notified.

09/16/2026

🚪 An immigration officer is knocking on your door. What should you do?

Knowing your rights can make all the difference in a stressful situation. Here are some important steps to keep in mind if immigration officers come to your home.

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09/13/2026

We always hear from Indians that America’s immigration issues don’t apply to us because we are a “model majority”. We have long said that this thinking is part of the problem. Stop sitting on the sidelines and get in the fight. First they came for the students, and it impacted the Indian diaspora. Then they came for the H-1Bs, and it impacted the Indian diaspora. Then they came for the doctors, and it impacted the Indian diaspora. And now, they are targeting the Sikh population and yes, it still impacts the Indian diaspora. See the issue? Now stand up and do something. This is about all of us, and was never a “us” vs “others” issue. Silence is no longer an option.

09/11/2026

Some moments in history leave a lasting mark on generations.

Today, we reflect on September 11, 2001, and remember the people, families, and communities whose lives were changed that day.

With respect, we honor their memory.