Vehicle Stopping: What to Do?
Una simple parada de tráfico puede parecer algo de rutina, pero en cuestión de segundos puede convertirse en un momento de mucha tensión. Conocer tus derechos y cómo comportarte puede marcar la diferencia entre un encuentro breve y un problema legal más grande. ¿Qué hacer si un oficial quiere registrar tu automóvil? No estás obligado […]
Deportation Defense
When an immigration letter or court notice arrives, fear grips many families. The word “deportation” weighs heavy, and it is normal to feel desperate. But the most important thing to remember is this: there are legal defenses. You are not completely defenseless. Today we want to explain how these processes work and what options you may have to [...]
Asalto con Arma Mortal: Lo Que Debes Saber
Ser acusado de asalto con arma mortal no es un cargo cualquiera: puede marcar tu vida para siempre, llevarte a la cárcel y hasta poner en riesgo tu estatus migratorio si no eres ciudadano. Lo más delicado es que muchas personas no saben realmente qué significa este cargo y piensan que solo aplica a pistolas […]
Accelerated Removal: How to Protect Yourself?
These days, the word “expedited removal” strikes fear into the hearts of many immigrant families. And no wonder: this process, known as Expedited Removal, allows the government to remove you from the country quickly, without giving you a chance to appear before a judge. The decision can be made in a matter of days, even hours, [...]
Federal Court Halts Expedited Deportations
This week, a federal court issued an order temporarily halting the government's policy that allowed people to be deported without a court hearing or an opportunity to defend themselves. It was part of what is known as expedited removal. Civil rights organizations sued, arguing that this measure violated fundamental rights such as due process. Until [...]
Domestic Violence: Men Can Be Victims Too
When talking about domestic violence, most people think of women as victims. However, men can also be accused or suffer from this type of situation. The most serious thing is that, in many cases, society takes it lightly or does not believe it. But the law is clear: any act of violence, [...]
Mitos y Realidades sobre la Visa T
En nuestra comunidad existen muchas dudas y hasta miedos sobre la Visa T, un beneficio migratorio poco conocido que puede cambiar vidas. Lo preocupante es que muchos de esos comentarios que circulan son mitos que solo generan más confusión. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, aclaramos lo que es verdad y lo que […]
Myths and Facts about Deportation
There are many rumors circulating in the immigrant community about deportation. Some come from real experiences, others are misunderstandings, and many more are simply myths that generate unnecessary fear. Believing misinformation can lead you to make bad decisions or, even worse, to fail to act when you need it most. Today we are going to clear up the most common [...]
Clearing Your Criminal Record Can Save Your Immigration Case
Having a criminal record does not automatically mean that your future in the United States is lost... but it can complicate your immigration proceedings if you do not take action in time. At La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, we have seen how a simple mistake in the past can jeopardize residency, citizenship, or even [...]
Theft: From self-checkout to serious charges
Many people think that theft only occurs when someone breaks into a home or takes a car. But in reality, a simple oversight at the grocery store or being in the wrong place with the wrong person can lead you to face theft charges. At The United Firm | The Defender League, we look at [...]
