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December 4, 2024

LHSCD In The News: Emma Tuohy on Trump Administration Deportation Plans

As we near the start of a second Trump administration, The Philadelphia Inquirer takes a look at what Trump’s mass deportation…More


September 27, 2018

USCIS Policy Change: Denials May Result in Notices to Appear (NTAs)

USCIS is moving forward with a policy (first announced in June) that could lead to deportation for some immigrants whose…More


February 17, 2015

BREAKING: Judge Delays Expansion of DACA Program

A ruling issued by Federal Judge Andrew Hannen will delay expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and…More


November 18, 2014

Deportation Relief in Obama’s Upcoming Immigration Plan

It has been widely reported that the Obama administration’s executive actions on immigration will expand deportation relief (“deferred action”) to…More


April 25, 2014

Philadelphia Police No Longer Cooperating With ICE on Deportation Holds

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter recently announced that the Philadelphia Police Department would no longer comply with most hold requests from…More


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June 16, 2025

Department of State Releases July 2025 Visa Bulletin The DOS released its July 2025 Visa Bulletin. For July 2025, USCIS determined that for all family-sponsored preference categories, you...More

June 12, 2025

LHSCD, Wendy Castor Hess and Nicole Simon Once Again Recognized by Chambers & Partners Congratulations to our firm’s partners Nicole Simon and Wendy Castor Hess for ranking in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide as...More
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