What is the ABC settlement agreement?

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

In 1985, a group of religious organizations and refugee advocacy organizations filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the United States Department of State (DOS). The lawsuit is known as American Baptist Churches v. Thornburgh, 760 F. [...]

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Title: Will my attorney tell INS about me?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

 Question: I have been in the United States for many years. I think there were several things I could have done in the past to help my situation, but did not know exactly what to do. Unfortunately, I let the opportunities pass because I was afraid to see a lawyer. To be honest, I was [...]

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Will I be locked up forever?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

 Question: I am writing from the immigration detention facility. I have had my Green Card for many years, but committed a crime many years ago. After trying to become a U.S. Citizen, they not only denied my application, but put me in detention and deportation. I have heard that there is no way I can [...]

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