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Former ICE Attorney [Paul Hunker] Trump’s border orders are dangerous and illegal
DMCA Partner, Attorney Paul Hunker, shared some thoughts in the The Dallas Morning News about President Trump’s Executive Orders. Here’s an excerpt: “I remember after O.J. Simpson was acquitted, David Letterman featured his “Top 10 law school classes that the O.J. prosecutors didn’t take,” such as “How to Convict Someone Who is 100% Guilty!” Reviewing the executive order purporting to end Birthright Citizenship, I thought “How to Write an Executive Order that is 100% Likely to Be Struck Down!” Read full article: The Dallas Morning News
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker featured on NBCDFW: Former ICE director says deporting 13 million ‘not going to happen’
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker interviewed by NBC DFW. Retired ICE leaders tell NBC 5 Investigates the agency is not equipped to arrest, detain and deport the millions of people the Trump administration has pledged to remove From the article: The White House said ICE made about 8,000 arrests nationwide in the first two weeks of the administration. The largest single-day number of arrests was about 1,100. Even if ICE could sustain that peak number every day for four years, it would total a little more than 1.5 million arrests—far short of ... Read more
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker interviewed by CBS News Texas on what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do?
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker provided insight into what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do. From the article: “These executive orders prioritize detention of noncitizens here illegally,” said immigration attorney Paul Hunker, who formerly served as Chief Counsel for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas. “I think that’s worrisome for people. I think the purported largest deportation in history is scary for people as well.” According to Hunker, fulfilling the Trump campaign promise of mass deportations would require ICE to acquire significant additional detention space and send a lot more immigration officers on the streets to ... Read more
Worksite Enforcement: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Under the current administration, we are witnessing a stronger focus on immigration law enforcement in workplaces. Here’s what you need to know : What’s Changing? 1. Increased Inspections: Expect more visits from ICE agents to review I-9 forms and workplace compliance, particularly in industries relying heavily on immigrant labor – such as construction sites, restaurants, and hotels. 2. Higher Penalties: Employers could face steep fines or legal consequences for hiring unauthorized workers or making I-9 errors. 3. E-Verify Push: There might be an expanded emphasis on using E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. How to Prepare 1. Audit Your Records: Review I-9 forms now. Correct ... Read more
Start Your Case Right Away with an Immigration Loan from BYDcash
Applying is Simple, No SSN or Credit Score Needed DMCA – De Mott, Curtright & Armendáriz is committed to providing you with the high level of legal support required to effectively navigate the complex US immigration system, and we know that can be expensive. That’s why we are proud to offer BYDcash as a payment option to help you pay for both your attorney fees and your government filing fees. Whether you’re already in the United States or living abroad, BYDcash provides affordable and flexible immigration loans to help you: Get started right away, and file your case as soon ... Read more
Every baby born in the United States is a US Citizen. Judge calls Trump order ending birthright citizenship “blatantly unconstitutional,” and temporarily pauses the Executive Order from taking effect.
A federal judge said Thursday, January 23, 2025, that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and that he was issuing a temporary restraining order to block it. Un juez federal dijo el jueves 23 de enero de 2025 que la orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump que ponía fin a la ciudadanía por nacimiento era “descaradamente inconstitucional” y que estaba emitiendo una orden de restricción temporal para bloquearla. [gallery size=”large” columns=”1″ ids=”2902,2900,2901,2899″]
DMCA Dallas Based Immigration Attorney Paul Hunker shares his thoughts with CBS Channel 11 Dallas about upcoming ICE immigration enforcement actions.
DMCA Partner, Paul Hunker, based of out DMCA’s Dallas, Texas office, shares his thoughts with CBS Channel 11 Dallas about upcoming ICE immigration enforcement actions. As the former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, Hunker provides an expert perspective. His expertise serves as a crucial resource for the immigrant community now more than ever. Attorney Hunker is prepared to defend and safeguard your interests.
Managing Partner Lance Curtright breaks down President’s Trump’s immigration orders in this Q&A segment on KSAT12 news.
Lance Curtright has practiced immigration law since 2001 and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. With expertise in non-immigrant and immigrant business visas (TN, E-Visas), family-based immigration, removal defense and federal litigation. He has a proven track record of representing clients in federal removal proceedings and helping individuals, corporations, and families secure legal permanent residency. As the managing partner of DMCA, Curtright supports businesses in navigating all immigration-related issues, getting them the help they need. Additionally, he has provided legal guidance on federal court cases that involve the Department of ... Read more
Essential steps for your immigration journey
Is your immigration status about to expire? Are you or your family members undocumented? Are you concerned about how your family will be affected by President Trump’s immigration policies? DMCA has helped immigrants, their families, and business owners navigate the U.S. immigration process since 1976. We can provide you reliable advice on the upcoming immigration changes. Here are some essential steps to get ready for your immigration journey: -Ensure you and all working individuals in your family are filing your taxes and reporting all income accurately. -File your taxes using your US Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or request one ... Read more
Paul Hunker Op-Ed: Judge Barker’s November 7 decision finding the Keeping Families Together parole in place (PIP) program illegal and the future of PIP
Some people have asked me what I think about Judge Barker’s November 7 decision finding the Keeping Families Together parole in place (PIP) program illegal and the future of PIP. Judge Barker’s district court decision is not precedential, and it is unlikely that the Department of Justice will appeal. Will USCIS under Trump 47 follow Judge Barker’s reasoning and find that noncitizens who were paroled in place were not really paroled? The bulk of PIP is Military PIP and Judge Barker indicated that the National Defense Appropriations Act for 2020 “colorably” authorized PIP for certain noncitizen relatives of members of ... Read more
Paul Hunker Op-Ed: legal responsibilities vis-à-vis immigration enforcement and noncitizens
After Boston’s mayor announced her refusal to cooperate with ICE’s deportation efforts, Tom Homan, the soon-to-be border czar under President Trump, criticized her decision as “not very smart” and suggested she should “get the hell out of the way.” Homan warned her about 8 U.S.C. § 1324, a provision of federal law that prohibits alien smuggling, harboring, and shielding from detection. Given the enhanced immigration enforcement of the Trump Administration, municipalities and other organizations are rightly concerned about their legal responsibilities vis-à-vis immigration enforcement and noncitizens. Municipalities are often as identified as “sanctuary cities” when they will not comply with ... Read more
Protect Your Business: I-9 Audits & Workforce Compliance Services
President elect Trump has stated that he will penalize U.S. employers who employ undocumented workers. DMCA has lawyers certified in immigration law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a former Chief Counsel of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), now working as an attorney for DMCA. We can ensure that your company’s hiring practices do not violate the law and will defend you in the event a violation is found. Why I-9 Audits Are Crucial Every U.S. employer is required to complete an I-9 form for each employee hired. Paperwork violations and violations related to hiring or continuing ... Read more