In previous articles, we discussed the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act, generally, as well as its applicability within the confines of one’s home. In this article, we shift focus to the Concealed Carry License (CCL). In 2013, Illinois…
In a previous article (Green Cards and Marijuana-Related Conduct), we discussed the major implications that marijuana-related conduct can have for a noncitizen applying for his or her green card. Here, we provide more detail regarding the naturalization process and marijuana-related…
In a previous article (Immigration and State Legalization of Marijuana), we highlighted some issues that may arise at various stages of immigration-related matters when it comes to a noncitizen’s marijuana-related conduct (use, possession, purchase, sale, etc.). We explained that because…
In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Since then, 16 more states have legalized recreational marijuana. An additional 18 states have legalized medical marijuana. As of May, 2021, 36 states have…
Over the past year and a half, there has been a marked increase in the number of first-time gun owners in the United States. Preliminary research data show that about one-fifth of the Americans who bought guns in 2020 were…
The Illinois FOID Card Act is in conflict with the Illinois Domestic Violence Act regarding the due process rights of a gun owner charged with domestic violence. If you legally own a firearm and are charged with domestic violence, you…
On March 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the deadlines to respond to certain requests due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continued, USCIS further extended the announced extensions on several occasions. In its latest announcement,…
In previous articles (“How Can I Get My Asylum Case Scheduled for an Interview or Get a Decision” and “How Can I Get a Decision on My Delayed Green Card Application”), we discussed filing mandamus actions in federal court to…
In a past article (How Can I Get Scheduled for an Asylum Interview or Get a Decision Issued?), we discussed the option of filing a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in federal court to compel the United States Citizenship…
Many individuals who have filed affirmative asylum applications have been waiting for months or years to get scheduled for their asylum interview or to get a decision issued in their case, often while separated from their families. In a past…