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Musings on Events in U.S. Immigration Court, Immigration Law, Sports, and Other Random Topics by Retired United States Immigration Judge (Arlington, Virginia) and former Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals Paul Wickham Schmidt.
Immigration Courtside
2w ago
Got this from a former student last week: Happy New Year! Just wanted to share a victory with you, I had my first bond hearing today and I got it granted over ICE objections! I was channeling you the whole time! Due Process Forever!⚖️? PWS 02-02-25 ..read more
Immigration Courtside
2w ago
Here’s our letter: Round Table LOP letter Many thanks to the Round Table’s “Rapid Response Team” led by retired Judges “Sir Jeffrey” S. Chase and Dana Leigh Marks for spearheading this response on very short notice! ?? ⚖️ DUE PROCESS FOREVER! PWS 01-31-25 ..read more
Immigration Courtside
2w ago
COURTSIDE EXCLUSIVE By Paul Wickham Schmidt Courtside has learned that the following eight Garland-appointed BIA Appellate Immigration Judges have been “reassigned” to staff positions: Geller, LeMelle, Kludt, Reilly, Brown, Nahas, Clark, and Borkowski. A ninth, unidentified AIJ was placed on “administrative leave.” The reassignments of these key quasi-judicial officials appears to be related to a ..read more
Immigration Courtside
3w ago
Featured authority Ortega v. Bonnar, 415 F.Supp.3d 963 (N.D. Cal. 2019) Matter of Sugay, 17 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 1981) As I draft this, a flurry of new Executive Orders are raining down, and the Senate is scheduled to resume consideration on “S.5” (a.k.a. the Laken Riley Act). It’s a day of import ..read more
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3w ago
Key Strategies for Aspiring Digital Nomads to Succeed Image via Pexels The digital nomad lifestyle merges the excitement of travel with the potential for a fulfilling career. This way of life requires a blend of adaptability and strategic foresight. It’s not merely about working remotely; it’s about embracing a global perspective and seizing diverse opportunities ..read more
Immigration Courtside
1M ago
Laken Riley Senate Letter Velasco-Lopez As-Filed Amicus Brief January 15, 2025 We are former Immigration Judges and former Appellate Immigration Judges of the Board of Immigration Appeals. Members of our group were appointed to the bench and served under different administrations of both parties over the past four decades. Drawing on our many years of ..read more
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1M ago
TEXT.1- ASYLUM AT THE END OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION — December 23, 2024 Here’s the text without the footnotes. To get the “footnoted version,” please click on the above link. ASYLUM AT THE END OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION: A Disturbing, Dangerous, Dehumanizing Legacy of Betrayal, Missed Opportunities, and Abandonment of Humane Values! Originally Delivered in ..read more
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1M ago
Catalyze Change Through These Meaningful Actions for Community Impact Photo via Pexels By Diane Harrison Contributing Editor In a world where individual actions can spark collective transformation, taking meaningful steps for the causes you believe in is crucial. Whether through healthcare, education, or community service, your contributions can initiate a wave of positive change. By ..read more
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1M ago
The Carter Years By Paul Wickham Schmidt President With An “Afterlife” Jimmy Carter (1924-2024), the 39th President of the United States is an anomaly among modern U.S. Presidents. He is probably better known and more widely respected for his post-Presidency achievements and work than for his accomplishments during his single four-year term (1977-81). After losing ..read more
Immigration Courtside
1M ago
Grateful for my colleagues on the Round Table, AYUDA, and all the other wonderful, dedicated fighters for due process and American values in the New Due Process Army! Due Process Forever!⚖️ PWS 12-24-24   ..read more