Author Archives: Mike Baker

How the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Targets Immigrant Health, Families, and DACA Recipients

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Mike Baker

Overview: Harmful Provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacted July 4, 2025, marks a sweeping overhaul of U.S. immigration, health, and tax policy. This summary brings together the most critical changes, … Continue reading →

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Biden, the Border, and the Facts: David J. Bier’s In-Depth Analysis of America’s Migration Surge

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Mike Baker

Biden Didn’t Cause the Border Crisis A Four-Part Analysis The U.S.-Mexico border crisis has taken center stage in political debate, with many pointing to President Joe Biden as the cause of record illegal immigration. However, a detailed analysis by a … Continue reading →

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BIA Narrows Path for Relief: Arizona’s Meth Laws & the Realistic Probability Test in Immigration Cases

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Mike Baker

Matter of Benjamin Felix-Figueroa, 29 I&N Dec. 157 (BIA 2025): The New Front Line on the Realistic Probability Test Key Point for Lawyers and Advocates: The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) just clarified in Matter of Benjamin Felix-Figueroa, 29 I&N … Continue reading →

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Denaturalization Under the Trump Administration: Legal Standards, Constitutional Constraints, and DOJ Enforcement Priorities

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mike Baker

The Trump administration has dramatically elevated denaturalization as a federal enforcement priority through a June 11, 2025 memorandum directing the Department of Justice Civil Division to “prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings in all cases permitted by law and supported … Continue reading →

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Administrative Closure Explained: When Detention Means No Pause

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mike Baker

Administrative Closure in Immigration Court: How Detention Blocks the Pause Button By Michael D. Baker | Updated June 7, 2025 Key Takeaway: The Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) 2025 decision in Matter of B-N-K-, 29 I&N Dec. 96 (BIA 2025) … Continue reading →

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