Federal Court Litigation

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Suing the government for you

The American dream can feel like a distant mirage when you’re navigating the complex and often unforgiving maze of immigration law. 

With a focus on federal court litigation, Lal Legal stands tall for both U.S. citizens and immigrants facing the toughest challenges: unfair detentions, wrongful denials, and the agonizing delays of the legal system. We have a proven track record of securing victories in some of the most complex immigration cases.

Our expertise covers a wide range of immigration concerns, including:

  • Naturalization: We file 1447(b) lawsuits to ensure that the government adjudicates your citizenship within a set time period.
  • Mandamus actions: We compel government officials to adjudicate your unreasonably delayed cases.
  • U.S. passport cases: We have sued the State Department to ensure that U.S. citizens are not wrongfully denied passports.
  • Appeals: When initial decisions are unfair, we challenge them head-on, seeking justice through the appellate process.
  • Habeas corpus petitions: We fight for the release of individuals unfairly detained by immigration authorities.
  
  • APA and Mandamus Actions
  • 1447(b) Naturalization Delay Suits
  • Habeas Corpus Petitions
  • 8 U.S.C. § 1503 Actions
  • Class Actions

Successfully won a U.S. passport and settlement for U.S. citizen who was unlawfully denied a passport

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Crimmigration, Detention, In The News, News

The Laken Riley Act Passes: What It Means for Immigration Enforcement and Public Safety

In a landmark decision, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. The bill is a controversial piece of legislation named in honor of the 22-year-old nursing student whose tragic death sparked national debates about immigration enforcement and public safety. The bill, which cleared its final hurdles this week, aims to tighten immigration laws and address concerns about crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Here’s what you need to know about the law and its potential impacts.

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Administrative Relief, Federal Court

Federal Judge Ends Keeping Families Together Program

A federal judge in Texas has struck down the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program, a policy that would have allowed undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to remain in the country while adjusting status. Ultimately, despite the claims of the states who sued to stop this policy, it is the American public, including the hundreds of thousands of families impacted by this decision, who will bear the human and social costs of this decision.

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Activism, News

Post-Election Blues – What To Do Now?

There’s a silver-lining here for immigration advocates. We have always known that the Democrats will not liberate us–they have the same anti-immigrant policies sans the rhetoric. The Biden Administration has continuously tried to curtail the right to seek asylum. We have organized and resisted anti-immigrant policies before, and we will continue to do so. We will no longer be alone and scream into the void as the next President comes for our clients and our families. Trump’s victory should galvanize people who cannot look away from the very real violence that they will unleash on women, immigrants, the LGBTQIA community, and many more people.

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Administrative Relief, In The News, USCIS

Keeping Families Together Parole-In-Place Resources

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to promoting family unity in the immigration system. On Aug. 19, 2024, DHS implemented Keeping Families Together, a process for certain noncitizen spouses and noncitizen stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request parole in place under existing statutory authority.

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Administrative Relief, DACA

Biden Announces Two Executive Actions On Immigration To Begin Later This Summer

Today, the Biden Administration teased two new proposals to address the real challenges of our legal immigration system. First, in the coming weeks, the Department of Homeland Security will establish a parole-in-place (PIP) process for certain spouses and children of U.S. citizens, who would be eligible to adjust their status but for an unlawful entry. Second, the Biden Administration will make it easier for some DACA recipients to access the employment visa process.

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Administrative Relief

Biden to Announce Executive Action Protecting Undocumented Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The Biden Administration is making a concerted effort to court immigration advocates prior to elections in November, following a period where some of his immigration policies resembled those of former President Trump. Apparently, the current President is gearing up to announce a significant executive action aimed at shielding certain undocumented immigrants from removal. This announcement could come as early as next week, and comes on the heels of the Biden Administration’s continued assault on asylum seekers.

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