Today I had a much needed case that reminded me how much I love this work. Today I appeared before USCIS with a client on his US citizenship application. Client was born in a southeastern country and discovered abandoned in a refugee camp at 2. His extended family was located and he came to the US as a refugee.

It is hard to explain just how mean-spirited and malevolent the administration's asylum/ family position is. Just know that while Trump is no rocket scientist (or attorney), the folks sitting behind him waxing their metaphorical mustaches are brilliant and evil. 1/ the law establishes that those seeking admission to the United States (even without proper documents) are entitled to a "credible fear" review which is a screening test to then allow them to apply for asylum.