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Austin ICE Shooting: What Recent Immigration Enforcement Means for Texas Families and Why You Should Know Your Options Now

Austin ICE Shooting: What Recent Immigration Enforcement Means for Texas Families and Why You Should Know Your Options Now Recent events in Austin have raised serious concerns throughout immigration communities across Texas.  On Sunday, September 20, 2026, a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and injured a man in North Austin. According to […]

DOJ Pressures States to Report Undocumented Immigrants

DOJ Pressures States to Report Undocumented Immigrants Immigration enforcement continues to change, and a recent action by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) could increase the sharing of immigration-related information between state agencies and the federal government. On September 2, 2026, the DOJ announced a new legal interpretation concerning states that receive federal funding for […]

No Criminal Record? You Could Still Be at Risk of ICE Arrest

No Criminal Record? You Could Still Be at Risk of ICE Arrest   Immigration enforcement is expanding—and having no criminal record does not necessarily protect you from being arrested by ICE. Recent data reported by The Washington Post shows a significant increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of immigrants who do not have […]

Applying for VAWA? Do Not Get Married

Applying for VAWA? Do Not Get Married If you are applying for VAWA or have a pending VAWA self-petition, do not get married to someone while your case is pending. M  arrying before your VAWA self-petition is approved can affect your eligibility and may put your immigration case at risk. If you have questions about […]

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Take Action on Your Immigration Status Now

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Take Action on Your Immigration Status Now   When it comes to your immigration status, waiting can sometimes make a difficult situation even more complicated. Many people put off addressing their immigration situation because they are unsure where to start, believe they have more time, or hope their circumstances […]