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Daniel S. Drucker, an immigration attorney at the Drucker Law Firm, recently appeared on Today’s Verdict to discuss Haitian TPS and other immigration law topics.
You can view the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOA2jhlyffk
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Queens Chronicle Speaks to Dan Drucker on Haiti TPS Decision
In a recent decision, a U.S. district court judge ruled against the Department of Homeland Security and its attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants in the United States. Dan Drucker, attorney for the Drucker Law Firm, spoke to the Queens Chronicle on the subject, noting how much the decision was based on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s comments on social media, which showed the decision was based on personal animus rather than legitimate policy concerns.
“The judge thought that based on her prior statements regarding nonwhite immigrants, it was basically a discriminatory ending of TPS,” for 350,000 Haitians nationwide, said Drucker. “It was not based on any rational reasoning.”
You can read more here: https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/u-s-district-judge-blocks-trump-effort/article_0776f337-9bcc-5075-8722-cec5f129a0c9.html
Federal Court Reinstates TPS For Haitian Immigrants
In a recent ruling by a federal district court, Haitian immigrants were allowed to continue to benefit from Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after it was found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) illegally ended the program. The court determined that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had exceeded her statutory authority by ending the protections early. As a result, more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants will continue to be able to live and work legally in the United States.
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Dan Drucker Published Article in Nassau Lawyer on Matter of H-A-A-V-
Dan Drucker was recently published in the Nassau Lawyer, the Nassau County Bar Association’s newsletter, where he discussed the case of Matter of H-A-A-V-, an immigration lawsuit with alarming implications for asylum seekers. In it, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled that a judge could pretermit an asylum application if the judge believed the respondent did not present a prima facie claim for relief. In other words, if an asylum seeker was unable to convince a judge they had an asylum claim on their face, the judge could deny it without an opportunity for appeal or trial.
You can read more in the article below.
DC District Court Blocks Deportation of Guatemalan Children
The federal District Court in Washington D.C. has temporarily blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to deport as many as 50 Guatemalan children back to Guatemala. Lawyers for the United States government claimed they were simply attempting to reunite children with their families, but lawyers for the children said this was not true, with many of the children facing dangerous circumstances if they return. These deportations are now on hold while the legal fight plays out in the courts.
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New Border Asylum Policy Faces Legal Headwinds
On June 4, President Joseph R. Biden signed an executive order declaring that any noncitizen attempting to cross the southern border of the United States would be turned away unless they presented themselves at a legal port of entry. This policy was put into place to deal with a rising number of undocumented immigrants crossing the southern border, which has begun to overwhelm immigration authorities. Notably, this policy does not exempt people seeking asylum, which led to two separate groups filing a lawsuit, saying that the new policy violates existing immigration law.
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Settlement Reached in Family Separation Case
More than 4,000 families reached a settlement with the Biden administration, according to an agreement filed in federal court on October 16, 2023. This will bring a close to class action litigation against the government for the Trump Administration’s family separation policy, which affected thousands of children who were forcibly taken from their families. This settlement will also allow affected families to remain in the U.S. for three years while receiving housing, mental health care, and legal assistance applying for asylum. Continue reading “Settlement Reached in Family Separation Case”
Daniel Drucker’s Article Was Published in the June 2023 Edition of Suffolk Lawyer
Biden Administration Proposes “Transit Ban” For Asylum Seekers
The Biden Administration has put forward a proposed rule that, if accepted, would make it significantly harder for some asylum seekers to obtain asylum when they come to the U.S. This rule would prevent anyone who traveled to the United States after passing through another country from seeking asylum, unless they also first sought asylum in those other countries. For many asylum seekers, this “transit ban” could have a negative impact on their ability to obtain asylum and remain in the U.S. legally.
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Seven Types of Child Injury That Can Lead to Litigation
While every parent hopes to keep their children safe from harm, child injury is an unfortunate fact of life. While many of these injuries are unavoidable, some might have been prevented if only adults were careful enough with the children they are entrusted with protecting. When that happens, it can lead to lawsuits by parents seeking justice for the harm their children suffered. Here are seven types of child injury that can lead to litigation:
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