Blog: Crimmigration

Habeas Corpus is an Essential Tool for Detained Immigrants

Apr 29, 2026

Immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) are "tightening the noose" on non-citizens, making it harder for detained individuals to receive bond. The policy of the current administration is to use detention as a deterrent to encourage foreign nationals to leave the country. Now that BIA decisions have restricted immigration judges' jurisdiction to grant bond, a better approach is to shift to the district courts for habeas actions. Today a detained person...

What is “Crimmigration” and why you may need more than one lawyer?

Apr 29, 2026

“Crimmigration” is the intersection between criminal law and immigration law. Many criminal attorneys do not know enough about immigration matters to properly counsel their clients leading to a situation where the client accepts a plea from the government only to find himself facing deportation. If you have a pending criminal matter and a pending or potential immigration case it is recommended that you consult with an experienced immigration attorney, like Nita Kundanmal, before accepting a...