Individuals seeking immigration relief are too often the target of scams perpetuated by bad actors looking to take advantage of those in vulnerable positions. Many applicants may start to see movement in their stalled cases due to a recent surge in hiring of immigration judges, so we want to bring attention to common immigration scams and how to avoid them.
Read MoreOn July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), which includes one of the most sweeping attempts to restructure the U.S. immigration system in decades.
Read MoreThe Trump administration recently received a significant victory in its efforts to halt birthright citizenship, a protection guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Read MoreIn recent weeks, the Trump administration has sought to challenge a key safeguard in our democratic society: habeas corpus. For centuries, this legal procedure has served as an essential protection for individuals residing in the United States.
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in May allowing the Department of Homeland Security to terminate what is known as the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan (CHNV) Parole Program, eliminating the legal status of more than 500,000 people living in the United States.
Read MoreIn May, the Supreme Court allowed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela to stand, opening up the possibility of deportation for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans.
Read MoreTennessee Justice for Our Neighbors is excited to welcome Charlotte English to the team as a staff attorney. English joined TNJFON on October 15, 2024.
Read MoreThe National Bar Association recognized October 20-26 as Celebrate Pro Bono week, along the theme of “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities.” In honor of this celebration, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors recognizes and thanks those attorneys who offer pro bono representation, allowing the organization to expand its capacity and make a greater impact in the community.
Read MoreWe are so grateful for the opportunity to connect with our supporters and share our work with the community at Oye Vecino LIVE: Framing Our Future! Panelists Samuel and Carlos shared their experiences as DACA recipients, highlighting both the opportunities the program created and the challenges it fails to address.
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