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White House Issues Insufficient Statement for Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27, 2017, the White House released a statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The statement has drawn controversy and ire because of its failure to specifically mention the Jewish people, the primary victims and targets of the Holocaust.

Secretary Kerry's Unintentional Irony

On January 16, 2017, Secretary of State John Kerry criticized President-Elect Donald Trump's criticisms of German Prime Minister Angela Merkel's refugee and migrant policies. Secretary Kerry's remarks turned out to be quite unintentionally ironic.

Senator Jeff Flake Plans to Propose Legislation to Break Up the Ninth Circuit

On February 1, 2016, I posted a blog addressing concerns presented by Doug Ducey, the Governor of Arizona, about his state being in the appellate jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Nearly one year later, The Hill reports that...

Trump Immigration Executive Order PAUSED.

Federal Court stays certain provisions of President Trump's Executive Order. With immigration law changing daily, stay tuned to Baurkot & Baurkot.

Board of Immigration Appeals Requests Amicus Briefs on the Material Support Bar

On January 9, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-09. This means that the Board is asking for amicus - "friend of the court" - briefs on a specific issue. Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-09 is about the "material support bar."

Analysis of DHS's Decision to Remove NSEERS Regulations

In this article, we will examine what the NSEERS program was, what the repeal means, and how it may affect the immigration plans of the incoming Trump Administration.

Series of Posts: President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks and Immigration

The Trump Administration promises to make dramatic changes in the conduct of the Executive Branch from the previous eight years. One area where many expect to see some of the most significant changes is in immigration policy.

Overview of President Trump's Immigration Executive Orders

In this article, we will provide an overview of the three executive orders. In the coming days, we will publish comprehensive articles on the provisions of each of these executive orders along with analysis of what they will mean for immigration policy going forward.

Why you should always have an Immigration Attorney

Important reasons for every individual to retain and have an Immigration Attorney on their side.

President Trump Tweets That He Will Pick His SCOTUS Nominee on February 2

President Donald Trump has Tweeted that he announce his Supreme Court nominee on February 2, 2017. In this short post, I discuss the big news in brief.

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