Nov 7: How Will Trump’s Election Affect Non-Citizens Charged with Criminal or Traffic Matters?
In recent years, the intersection between immigration and criminal law has become a contentious point of national debate. In his previous term, President Trump’s policies and rhetoric focused heavily on reinforcing immigration laws, with specific attention on the treatment of non-citizens who have pending or prior criminal cases. While some of these policies were rolled back or altered under subsequent administrations, considering the newly elected President’s clearly communicated intentions, these issues at hand are obviously of great concern to non-citizens. Understanding what constitutes a “conviction” in immigration matters, the implications of criminal acts versus formal convictions, and how enforcement by agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might be influenced by such policies is crucial for those navigating this complex legal landscape. While Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC is not an immigration law firm and cannot offer immigration advice,...