Immigration Blog

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 processes and what it could mean for due process rights.

• Broader interpretation of immigration statutes – How laws originally designed for specific circumstances are now being applied to long-term residents and other groups.

Why This Matters for Immigrants and the Legal System

Paul’s perspective highlights an important conversation in the immigration law community: how to balance border enforcement with the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. These changes could have a lasting impact on how immigration cases are processed in the courts and by federal agencies.

At De Mott, Curtright & Armendáriz, LLP (DMCA), we are committed to advocating for immigrants and ensuring that immigration policies are applied fairly, transparently, and in compliance with the law.

📖 Read Paul’s full op-ed in The Dallas Morning News: [Link to article]