The future of 24,000
Georgians is uncertain now that the Obama-era program that shielded them
from deportation has been rescinded. Earlier this month, it was announced that
the Department of Homeland Security will no longer accept new applications for
the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which gave eligible
undocumented immigrants the right to live and work legally in the United
States.
Current DACA recipients will not be affected until March
5, 2018, which means Congress has six months to pass new legislation,
however, there is no guarantee Congress will act, and it is a certainty
Congress won’t act BUT, any DACA
recipient whose DACA expires before March 6, 2018, MUST file to extend their
DACA by October 5, 2017. Do not wait
until last day to get this done, because it will be too late.
If you are concerned that recent immigration enforcement will
affect you or your family, contact Kuck Immigration
Partners. Charles Kuck and his dedicated staff of immigration attorneys
will compassionately represent your interests.
No matter what your immigration concerns are, we will help
you navigate the immensely complicated U.S. immigration system. We have
successfully handled tens of thousands of immigration matters over the past 27
years. Call 404-816-8611 to schedule a consultation with an immigration lawyer
in Atlanta.
Controversial 287(g) Immigration
Enforcement Program Will Expand in Georgia
According to a report from The
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a federal immigration enforcement program
that gives police the authority to ask people about their immigration status
and detain criminals for immigration violations will be expanding to two more
counties in Georgia.
There are already four counties in Georgia that participate
in the 287(g) program: Gwinnett, Whitfield, Cobb, and Hall. A U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement spokesperson declined to specify which two counties will
be participating in the program next.
President Trump issued an executive order in January that
called for the expansion of the 287(g) program. At least 18 new counties began
participating in the program in August, which brought the countrywide total to
60.
What Is the 287(g)
Program?
Section 287(g) was added to the Immigration and Nationality
Act as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
of 1996. It gives the Director of ICE the authority to enter into agreements
with local and state law enforcement agencies that allow officers to perform
immigration law enforcement functions.
While supporters of the 287(g) program say it is effective
for combating illegal immigration, opponents contend that it distracts law
enforcement from focusing on more important criminal activities.
In February, the American
Civil Liberties Union pointed out several civil rights violations and
instances of racial discrimination among localities participating in the 287(g)
program. The ACLU argued that the program should be discontinued nationwide due
to rampant violations of constitutional and civil rights.
If you or a member of your family is facing deportation
proceedings, or if you have questions about adjusting your immigration status,
contact Kuck Immigration Partners. Charles Kuck is the past National President
of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He has filed and won
hundreds of asylum cases over the last 25 years and stays up to date on all
recent changes to U.S. immigration laws.
Call 404-816-8611 to schedule a consultation with a green
card attorney in Atlanta. You can learn more about U.S. immigration laws by
visiting www.immigration.net
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