Appeals Court Brings Back Brian Benjamin Bribery Charges

Appeals Court Brings Back Brian Benjamin Bribery Charges

Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com By Greg B. Smith | March 8, 2024 A federal appeals court Friday reinstated bribery charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin, reversing a lower court ruling that found his solicitation of campaign donations after steering state money to a donor was not an explicit case of pay-to-play. The […]

New EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court

New EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court

By Gianna Borroto | January 18, 2024 | Immigration Impact A new memo issued last month by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) lays out improved guidelines for immigration court cases involving children. The memo is a welcome acknowledgment that children in removal proceedings are navigating a system created for adults and therefore need special protection. […]