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May 26, 2015

On Tuesday, May 26th, a United States federal appeals court upheld an injunction preventing President Obama’s proposed immigration programs from going into effect. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the order must stay in place.

May 21, 2015

Congressman Richard Neal gave a lecture at Nutter, McClennon & Fish LLP. in Boston’s Seaport District on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Foley Law Offices’ primary attorney, John Foley, was amongst the notable attendees. In the wake of immigration reform and tax season, Nutter’s choice in selecting Congressman Neal as a guest speaker was ideal.

May 16, 2015

In a recent statement, the Pentagon announced plans to expand its MAVNI program (Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program). The program, known as MAVNI, is only open to those with critical skills in specific medical fields or who are experts in certain foreign languages.

May 15, 2015

Congressman Michael Capuano is serving his ninth term as a Representative in Congress for Massachusetts’ Seventh District. Prior to serving in Congress, Mike was the Mayor of Somerville, MA, a position once served in by his father. He was born in Somerville to Andrew Capuano of Somerville and Rita Garvey Capuano of Allston-Brighton and Dorchester.

April 29, 2015

In the wake of the tragic earthquake that devastated much of Nepal, the international community has been quick to pledge aid and resources. The U.S. has already pledged $10 million in aid for humanitarian needs as well as search-and-rescue efforts.

April 1, 2015

Although there has been much controversy between the Republican and Democratic parties regarding the homeland security budget, the fight ended much more peacefully than it initially began. Speaker of the House John A. Boehner recently passed a bill in the Democrat’s favor, despite just 75 Republican supporters.

March 26, 2015

While the concept has been around for years, venue shopping has recently been brought to light by a federal judge’s ruling in Texas. The judge ruled against President Obama’s immigration executive action after lawyers filed a lawsuit in Brownsville toward this end. Why the favorable ruling?

March 18, 2015

Danish citizens have another reason to celebrate as the Danish parliament has finally agreed to implement dual citizenship. The law, which will take effect on September 1, 2015, will allow for Danes living abroad to become naturalized citizens in the United States.

Jan. 21, 2015

Immigration has been one of America’s biggest conundrums for years. Finding the perfect balance of prioritizing citizenship and deportation seemed like an impossible goal-until recently, that is.

Dec. 31, 2014

President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration Reform will take place in the New Year but there’s no telling what the Republic controlled U.S. Congress might do. It is always good to keep the lines of communication open between members of Congress, so I was pleased to be able to meet with Maine Senator Susan Collins while in Portland.