ja1apena.bsky.social
@ja1apena.bsky.social
Immigration lawyer since GWB. I’ve seen a lot and I have no idea what’s next. “The New Colossus” is my guide.
G.I. Robot FTW. Point him toward the NAZIs.
October 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It's the "innocent man shot by police had criminal record" framing.
July 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
He didn’t file the I-751, which led USCIS to terminate his status and issue a notice to appear. The NTA was filed with the court and he was ordered removed in absentia for missing the hearing. If he moved and didn’t update his address, he may not have known. Happens too often.
May 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The signs say “employees must wash hands” but thanks to staffing cuts I can never find an employee when I need one.
April 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I’ve spent time trying to reassure panicked clients (noncitizens and citizens alike) and now I feel like the biggest schmuck. I feel like I can’t rely on the legal system anymore. I hope I’m proved wrong.
March 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I’m afraid it’s sexist, but I think of her as cosplay Barbie. She maintains her hair and makeup while swapping out costumes: ICE body armor, Border Patrol cap and windbreaker, cowboy regalia.
February 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM