Exabogado de ICE, ahora abogado de inmigración, Paul Hunker, habla sobre la detención de migrantes en las cortes con Telemundo 60
En una reciente participación en un segmento con Telemundo 60, el abogado Paul Hunker — quien anteriormente sirvió como abogado principal del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE)— ofreció un análisis crucial sobre la práctica de detener migrantes durante sus audiencias en las cortes de inmigración. Ver Segmento Completo: Hoy en día, como parte del equipo de abogados de inmigración en DMCA – De Mott, Curtright & Armendariz, LLP, el Sr. Hunker comparte su experiencia desde “el otro lado” para proteger los derechos de las personas en procesos migratorios. Su conocimiento profundo sobre cómo operan las agencias gubernamentales ... Read more
ICE Presence at San Antonio Immigration Court: What You Need to Know
Yesterday, ICE officers were present at the San Antonio immigration court and detained some immigrants who appeared for their scheduled court hearings before an immigration judge. It is important to emphasize that ICE is targeting a specific group of noncitizens. The majority of individuals attending court hearings are not being arrested. At DMCA, we are closely monitoring these developments. If you are a client who falls within the group currently being targeted, we will contact you prior to your hearing to discuss your case strategy. If you are unsure whether this recent ICE policy may affect you, we encourage you ... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s American citizenship: Can he keep it as pope?
Immigration Attorney Paul Hunker was recently featured in an article by Catholic News Agency exploring the question: Can Pope Leo XIV keep his American citizenship as Pope? From the article: “I think unless he comes forward and says, ‘I have the intention of relinquishing my U.S. nationality,’ then he is not considered to have lost his U.S. citizenship,” Hunker said. “At a deep level, I think it says something great about our country: When you’re born here, the government can’t kick you out — unless you affirmatively say that you’re renouncing your citizenship.” With years of experience in immigration law, ... Read more
Immigration courts overwhelmed, asylum seekers left in limbo: DMCA Partner Paul Hunker Talks to CBS News
Immigration Attorney Paul Hunker, former Chief Counsel for ICE in Dallas and current partner at DMCA, LLP, talks to CBS News about the issue of overwhelmed immigration courts. With over two decades of experience, Paul offers unparalleled insights into: ✔️ Federal litigation✔️ Asylum✔️ Removal defense✔️ ICE audits Now serving clients in San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Contact DMCA at 1-866-690-1844 or visit online bookings to schedule a consultation.
DMCA’s Managing Partner Lance Curtright Addresses Questions Surrounding Trump’s $1,000 Self-Deportation Incentive
Recent headlines have highlighted a new immigration proposal introduced by the Trump Administration: a $1,000 incentive for undocumented immigrants who voluntarily self-deport. This idea has raised a number of questions—many of which were addressed in a recent news segment featuring DMCA’s managing partner, Lance Curtright, based in San Antonio. In an interview with KSAT 12 News, Attorney Curtright provided insight of this proposal and what it could mean for immigrant communities. What You Should Know Attorney Curtright emphasized the importance of seeking trustworthy legal advice: “Don’t take advantage of this until you talk to a lawyer. Make sure you know ... Read more
We’re About to Find Out What Mass Deportation Really Looks Like
We are proud to share that DMCA partner, Paul Hunker, was recently featured in The Atlantic’s in-depth article on the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement. Drawing from his extensive experience as ICE’s former lead attorney in Dallas, Paul provides valuable insights into the potential impacts of proposed funding increases on ICE operations. In the article, Paul likens the anticipated changes to a gathering wave, stating, “It seems intense now, but wait until five months from now when the reconciliation bill has passed and ICE gets a huge infusion of cash. If that money goes out, the amount of people ... Read more
Newly Imposed Registration Requirements for Noncitizens
As of April 11, 2025, the Trump administration is requiring that some noncitizens must register their presence in the United States. There are criminal and civil penalties for those who willfully fail or refuse to register. The information below identifies who must register, who is not required to register, and how registration is accomplished. Who is NOT required to register? If you fall under one or more of the following categories, you do not need to register under the new guidelines because you have previously registered. However, you must carry evidence that proves your prior registration. Noncitizens ... Read more
F-1 Students whose SEVIS was terminated and VISA revoked
F-1 Students Be Aware! International students in the U.S. are facing unprecedented challenges with sudden termination of their SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records, managed by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), via the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). And in many cases, these students also received notice of their F-1 visa revocation by the Department of State (DOS). The students targeted appear to have engaged in political activism or had past misdemeanors and minor charges that were dismissed. Last month Secretary Rubio reported that DOS revoked more than 300 student visas and announced a new program that uses ... Read more
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
El 31 de marzo de 2025, el Juez de Distrito de EE. UU. Chen en San Francisco bloqueó temporalmente el intento de la administración Trump de revocar el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para los inmigrantes venezolanos. ¿Qué significa esto? Las protecciones del TPS siguen vigentes, por ahora. El tribunal revisará la legalidad de la cancelación. Mantenerse proactivo es crucial. En DMCA, seguimos de cerca estos cambios legales y estamos listos para ayudarle a comprender las implicaciones que esto tiene para su proceso migratorio. Si usted o un ser querido tiene Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) o necesita aclaraciones ... Read more
Former ICE Attorney [Paul Hunker] Trump’s border orders are dangerous and illegal
DMCA Partner, Attorney Paul Hunker, shared some thoughts in the The Dallas Morning News about President Trump’s Executive Orders. Here’s an excerpt: “I remember after O.J. Simpson was acquitted, David Letterman featured his “Top 10 law school classes that the O.J. prosecutors didn’t take,” such as “How to Convict Someone Who is 100% Guilty!” Reviewing the executive order purporting to end Birthright Citizenship, I thought “How to Write an Executive Order that is 100% Likely to Be Struck Down!” Read full article: The Dallas Morning News
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker featured on NBCDFW: Former ICE director says deporting 13 million ‘not going to happen’
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker interviewed by NBC DFW. Retired ICE leaders tell NBC 5 Investigates the agency is not equipped to arrest, detain and deport the millions of people the Trump administration has pledged to remove From the article: The White House said ICE made about 8,000 arrests nationwide in the first two weeks of the administration. The largest single-day number of arrests was about 1,100. Even if ICE could sustain that peak number every day for four years, it would total a little more than 1.5 million arrests—far short of ... Read more
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker interviewed by CBS News Texas on what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do?
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker provided insight into what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do. From the article: “These executive orders prioritize detention of noncitizens here illegally,” said immigration attorney Paul Hunker, who formerly served as Chief Counsel for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas. “I think that’s worrisome for people. I think the purported largest deportation in history is scary for people as well.” According to Hunker, fulfilling the Trump campaign promise of mass deportations would require ICE to acquire significant additional detention space and send a lot more immigration officers on the streets to ... Read more