National Trends in Immigration Law: An In-Depth Look at Recent Legislation and Changing Procedures (Aspatore Special Report)

Over the past few years, immigration reform has been a hot-button issue, and the ever-changing policies and procedures have made this area of law extremely challenging for attorneys and clients alike. Recent developments run the gamut from passed and pending legislation to updated investigation and enforcement practices. What does the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program entail? What has been the response since it was announced? What has this initiative accomplished thus far? What does the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 entail? What does the future hold for this piece of legislation? What other recent laws and resolutions affect attorneys and clients in immigration law? What employment issues arise in light of immigration law developments? What immigration issues are most commonly litigated at this time? How might that change going forward? National Trends in Immigration Law provides feedback from some of the nation's leading legal minds on immigration law issues affecting practitioners across the country. While the state of immigration law is up in the air right now, these experts give insight into how they are staying up-to-date on recent developments and ultimately updating their client strategies. Additionally, the authors speculate on where immigration law is headed and discuss what areas need improvement. This report offers readers an on-the-spot look at these issues as they continue to unfold.