Month: August 2025
DMCA Secures Fifth Circuit Victory in Certificate of Citizenship Case
When USCIS wrongly denied our client’s application for a Certificate of Citizenship, the result was deeply unfair. Our client had every right to recognition as a U.S. citizen, yet the government’s denial stood in the way. We brought the case to federal court. Unfortunately, the district court dismissed it, ruling that the filing was “untimely.” But we didn’t stop there. Taking the Case to the Fifth Circuit Led by Attorney Lance Curtright and Attorney Alejandra Martinez our experienced Federal Litigation Team appealed the decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. After thorough briefing and argument, the Fifth Circuit overturned the ... Read more
Former ICE lawyer [Paul Hunker]: Trump immigration removals are pushing the envelope
We’re proud to feature the recent commentary by Paul Hunker, Partner at DMCA and former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, published in The Dallas Morning News on August 7, 2025. In his op-ed, Paul examines significant shifts in U.S. immigration enforcement policies and the potential legal implications for immigrants, families, and communities. Key Topics Covered in Paul’s Commentary Drawing from his decades of experience in immigration law, Paul explores: Changes in immigration enforcement tactics – How certain removal procedures are being applied in ways that test existing legal boundaries. Increased use of expedited removal – The growing reliance on fast-track deportation ... Read more