Law Office of Andrew K. Nietor

03/28/2026

Today marks 126 years since Supreme Court's decision is U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, confirming Constitutional right of birthright citizenship & striking a blow to racist immigration policies (although other anti-Asian restrictions persisted well into 21st centrury). An intersting history lesson, and worth reading. https://www.history.com/news/born-in-the-usa-the-immigrant-son-who-fought-for-birthright-citizenship?fbclid=IwAR3fJ7b5wOdgg9ACLhEKtxdsHe7vJkKOnf_WejL_yZ-lZ3fIhgfviRyhwSM_aem_AUItd95YzWhA5V0ihSYz4Us07-Vuo4KDG5ceIOKrogce7lqpATKIfk9MOoQzomZlqmoqaN-9UWZScw682QHoNhwf

In one of the most overlooked civil rights cases in American history, an American-born son of Chinese immigrants took...

03/25/2026

Attorney Andrew Nietor's latest blog post:
Why ICE Does Not Belong in Airport Security.
https://www.aila.org/library/think-immigration-when-convenience-becomes-compromise-why-ice-does-not-belong-in-airport-security?fbclid=IwY2xjawQxLzxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRn-RsT4WeXIg8oPujzkABqhR1KXW2x1kStVBCFEOStlttKsrxQDdls0lAeM_aem_SeI9JEyDbLdOa1oTklGNUw

AILA member Andrew Nietor writes about the Trump Administration's deployment of ICE to certain airports: "A delayed flight is frustrating. An unchecked expansion of federal enforcement authority is something else entirely. And that is not a trade worth making."

03/17/2026

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/humanitarian-parole-numbers-surge-under-trump-administration-despite-immigration-crackdown

Despite an ongoing immigration crackdown, new data shows the number of people being temporarily allowed into the United States on humanitarian parole has skyrocketed over the past year.

03/10/2026

https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2026/03/09/ice-arrests-of-children-in-san-diego-region-skyrocketed-in-2025-records-show

The Trump administration is not only arresting far more children, but they are being kept in the system longer. Research shows that any contact with the immigration enforcement system increases anxiety, post-traumatic stress and depression in children.

03/05/2026

DHS officials released (dumped) a blind, non-English speaking refugee onto the streets of Bufallo, N.Y. in the middle of winter. He froze to death.

Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a "warm, safe" location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.

03/03/2026

Our office's senior attorney Nerea Woods worked tirelessly in her advocacy for this couple, securing their release and return to their children after weeks of ICE detention.

Dos padres inmigrantes en San Diego fueron detenidos por ICE poco después de dejar a sus hijos —de 4 y 12 años— en la escuela. La familia describe el impacto...

02/27/2026

Shameful conduct by federal authorities, detaining volunteer observers in the Federal Building.

Four volunteers who accompany immigrants to court hearings and ICE check-ins were briefly detained and issued citations Thursday at the federal building where ICE offices are located.

02/14/2026

First mom, now dad released from ICE detention, finally reunited with children and pup. Our attorney Nerea Woods continues the incredible advocacy for this family in immigration and federal courts.

A Chula Vista family of four is back together after both parents were released from ICE custody following more than two weeks of detention that left their two young sons without care.

02/10/2026

Our office's Nerea Woods successfully advocated for the release of client from ICE custody... just in time for son's birthday!
https://www.10news.com/news/we-follow-through/chula-vista-mother-released-from-ice-custody-on-sons-birthday?fbclid=IwY2xjawP4Y-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEem3NLVXKHTj_PxQs8rKpwsckCDcAZovxnLeq6PvTh8z1LmxR-KBPhlp-RHFg_aem_WpowtlOyF9x1qN9Cu-DCIQ

A Chula Vista mother was released from ICE custody Monday evening after nearly two weeks of detention, on what happened to be her youngest child's fourth birthday.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Our office is proud of attorney Nerea Woods as she advocates for this local family. ICE’s cruel and unnecessary detention policies must end.

The parents of two young boys detained by ICE last week in Chula Vista now have legal representation and are fighting for their release from custody.