Who is James Hundley? Virginia prosecutor fired after being appointed interim US Attorney to replace Trump loyalist

[ad_1] The US Department of Justice has fired veteran lawyer James W Hundley just hours after a panel of federal judges unanimously appointed him as interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, marking the latest clash between the judiciary and the Trump administration over prosecutorial appointments.Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the dismissal […]

‘Will not allow to become breeding grounds…’: Texas Attorney General targets school districts in immigration protest investigations

[ad_1] Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened investigations into three school districts following student protests against US immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials may have failed to protect students and disrupt classrooms.The probe was announced on Monday and focuses on North East Independent School District in San Antonio, the Dallas Independent School District and […]

H-1B visa fee is here to stay: Immigration attorney says employees should hire through L-1 visa to bypass $100K

[ad_1] The H-1B cap pre-registration opens March 4 and will continue till March 19, the USCIS has already announced. This is the first time that the employers will have to make a payment of $100K for each H-1B applicant who is not present in the US at the time of the selection and petition filing. […]

Can you travel to Puerto Rico with an expired H-1B stamping? Immigration attorney explains when it’s risk-free

[ad_1] Amid the ongoing volatility over the visa situation in the US, the one rule of thumb that immigration experts have been reiterating is that H-1B visa holders should not travel outside the US. Replying to all travel-related queries in his latest podcast, immigration lawyer Rahul Reddy said it is risk-free to travel anywhere inside […]

‘Don’t fight, don’t resist’: Immigration attorney explains if ICE agents can pull you out of your car

[ad_1] As several incidents of ICE agents stopping cars amid their ongoing crackdown in Minneapolis have been reported, immigration attorney Brad Bernstein explained what authorities exactly ICE has. “ICE does not have unlimited power. They cannot just pull you out of your car because you refuse to answer questions. They cannot force you to open […]

‘India low on using…’: Immigration attorney on whether India could face a visa freeze ever in future

[ad_1] Immigration attorney Steven Brown said it is unlikely that India could ever face a visa freeze in the US as India is low on using government resources in the US. But that does not mean it can’t change ever, the attorney said explaining the Trump administration’s sudden visa freeze on 75 countries, including many […]

‘Bags of cash in Texas and Mumbai’: Immigration attorney reveals 5 signs of H-1B trafficking employees must be aware of

[ad_1] An immigration attorney took to social media to make H-1Bs aware of the red flags in their jobs that indicate they are being abused by their recruiters. Attorney Brad Banias cited an example of a client who he said was asked to pay their employer “in bags of cash in Texas and Mumbai”. Cases […]

Visiting India on H-1B for emergency, illness, wedding? Immigration attorney says visa officers don’t care because…

[ad_1] An H-1B and H-4 visa holders are facing inordinate delays in India after social media vetting started since December 15, immigration experts said they are flooded with questions on whether H-1B holders can travel to India for any emergency, family function, or wedding without worrying about how to re-enter the country. In December 2025, […]

DOJ vs federal judges: Trump ally receives 7-day ultimatum; court questions use of unlawful ‘attorney’ tag

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s ally Lindsay Halligan has received an order from a federal judge to explain why she continues to use the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia tag for herself, with a deadline of seven days. A prior court ruling stated that her appointment for the position was unlawful.US district […]

Zohran Mamdani to assume office: NYC to get new mayor; attorney general Letitia James to administer midnight oath

[ad_1] As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani will officially assume office as the mayor of New York City, marking the start of his term with two separate swearing-in ceremonies.The Democrat’s team has planned a private oath-taking with family at midnight, followed by a public ceremony in the afternoon outside City […]