Articles Posted in families and communities

In recent year the New York Courts have developed a nuanced approach to custody arrangements, recognizing that the best interests of the child can sometimes be served by a combination of physical custody and share decision-making responsibility (joint legal custody). This framework allows for a tailored solution that take into account the unique circumstances surrounding…

On March 29, 2024, concerned Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to swiftly promulgate a rule that would lengthen the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs or “work permits”) from 180 days to a minimum of 540 days. See Letter here. A promulgation…

> The White House’s consideration of significant changes to America’s Asylum System and nationwide expansion of authority to expeditiously remove people from the interior represents a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy. The proposed changes are being viewed as a last-gasp effort to garner Republican support for a necessary supplemental spending bill. However, the potential…