On January 29th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking the first legislative action of his new term. Named in memory of a young woman whose tragic and senseless death shook the nation, our hearts go out to Laken Riley’s family and loved ones, who suffered an unimaginable loss. No
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As we reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, we want to take a moment to celebrate his unwavering commitment to human rights, compassion, and justice. His policies and actions not only shaped U.S. immigration law but also provided hope and opportunity for countless immigrants, especially in his home state of Georgia.
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This morning, I told my team I didn’t think I’d have to talk about Trump being president again. Yet here we are. I know you’re anxious—we are too. However, we remain dedicated to helping immigrants and their families. We’re not going anywhere. During the first Trump administration, there was also a lot of fear. He
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As the season of Thanksgiving dawns upon us, the team at Hope Immigration is filled with gratitude for all the good in our lives, especially the incredible individuals we’ve had the privilege of assisting on their immigration journeys. In the spirit of this season of love, family, and thankfulness, we want to take a moment
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Last week, I had the true honor of going to Reynosa, Mexico to see the work of The immigration Coalition (TiC). TiC’s mission is to provide clean drinking water, food, and essential items to Immigrants, Migrants, and Asylum-Seekers along the Southern Border. Rondell Treviño, our Executive Director, organized a trip for two of the board
The decision to immigrate to a new country is a life-changing one, filled with excitement, anticipation, and often a fair amount of uncertainty. Whether you’re pursuing a humanitarian-based case or reuniting with family members, dealing with immigration can be like trying to navigate a complicated maze of rules and paperwork. In such an important time
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In a recent turn of events, Judge Hanen in Texas issued a nationwide ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Unsurprisingly, the judge deemed the eleven-year-old program illegal. In light of this decision, we wanted to take a moment to walk through the implications of these rulings. Currently, things haven’t really changed
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June 15th marked the eleventh anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. It was intended as an “exercise of prosecutorial discretion,” meaning that it provided temporary relief (deferred action) from deportation for “Dreamers” — undocumented migrants who came to the US as children. In addition to protection from deportation,
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Today, June 20th, marks World Refugee Day. We at Hope Immigration wanted to take a moment to reflect on this day and share some information. If you have been with us for a while, you may remember a blog post about World Refugee Day from 2021. That was my very first blog post for Hope
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Every June, we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. The celebration was first launched in 2014 by the I Stand With Immigrants Initiative. The goal is to share stories, empower immigrants, and demonstrate how valuable immigrants are in the communities, economy, and country they share. It also encourages everyone to celebrate and explore their heritage and celebrate
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