Author: shadouh lopez
To all our Chinese friends and family, Happy New Year!
May this new year bring you joy, good health and lasting prosperity.
Los Angeles – A Personal Gateway to the World
One of the things I love about living in Los Angeles and working as an immigration attorney is the opportunity to be part of the city’s dynamic and diverse mosaic of ethnic communities. The richness of different cultures, histories and...
Seeking Common Ground
I really connected to the energy and message of this Official Music Video for the song “Common Ground”, by Above and Beyond, on both a personal and professional level. The uplifting sound, the images of locations around the globe, and...
Immigration judge warns cases are at standstill due to government shutdown
The president of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) says cases are at a standstill as a result of the partial government shutdown over President Trump’s border wall. Click here for full article and video interview with Judge Tabaddor.
Dreamer, Rhodes Scholar, Human
“A person shouldn’t have to be a “genius” or “economically productive” to have access to equal opportunity.” Click here for full article by Jin Park and a look inside his heart-rending story as a Dreamer.
LAUSD teachers’ strike ends. Teachers to return to classrooms Wednesday
The Los Angeles teachers union ended its strike Tuesday night, based on overwhelming support for a contract agreement with the school district, union leaders said. Read full article here. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the second largest...
Business Leaders Voice Concern About Trump Plan to Crack Down on Immigrants Using Public Benefits
A Trump administration proposal making it harder for immigrants to legally enter the U.S. or remain here if they use public benefits would impede hiring, impose legal burdens and slow down an already backlogged immigration system, business leaders are warning....
Customs officers searching more travelers’ devices
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are searching the electronic devices of travelers more often, and did not always follow proper protocol, a new watchdog report has found. Click here for full article by Colleen Long.
9th Circuit upholds order against Trump’s plan to limit asylum for immigrants
A federal appeals court refused Friday to put a hold on a district judge’s decision to temporarily block President Trump’s order to limit asylum only to immigrants who cross the border at official points of entry. For full story by...
