The Role of Federal Courts in Immigration Enforcement: Insights from Paul Hunker’s Op-Ed

Immigration enforcement in the United States continues to evolve, raising important legal questions about the balance between executive authority and judicial oversight. In a recent Dallas Morning News op-ed, immigration attorney and former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel Paul Hunker reflects on how federal courts fit into that balance and why their role remains significant in the immigration system. Read the Op-ed: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2026/01/12/federal-courts-need-to-step-up-on-trumps-immigration-policy/ At De Mott, Curtright & Armendáriz LLP (DMCA), we work with individuals and families navigating immigration law every day, and discussions about the role of courts are central to understanding how immigration cases are decided. A Practitioner’s Perspective ... Read more