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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is increasingly enforcing a policy allowing officers to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion. Immigration attorney Darius Amiri warns that visa and green card holders are especially vulnerable, as flagged content can lead to deportation or denied entry. While citizens can't be denied reentry, refusing a search may result in delays, detainment, or device seizure.
A new bill in Arizona, SB 1268, would require hospitals to include a question about a patient’s immigration status on admission forms—raising concerns among immigration advocates. Attorney Darius Amiri warns the measure could lead to fear of enforcement and deter undocumented individuals from seeking medical care, even though the bill’s sponsor claims it won’t affect access to treatment. Supporters say the goal is to gather data on the cost of healthcare for undocumented patients, but critics argue it sets a dangerous precedent.
The Trump administration is rebranding the CBP One app as “CBP Home,” encouraging undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the U.S. by submitting their departure details—something immigration attorney Darius Amiri warns could be used to track and deport users. While the Biden-era CBP One app allowed migrants to schedule legal entry appointments, Amiri fears this new version promotes self-deportation without offering a real path back, especially with strict laws like the 10-year reentry bar in place.
A new Biden policy aimed at helping undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens gain legal status more easily is now in limbo after a Texas judge ruled the administration exceeded its authority. The decision affects roughly 500,000 people. In a “Good Morning Arizona” interview, Darius Amiri, immigration law chair at Rose Law Group, breaks down the ruling, what it means for current and pending cases, and how a potential Trump administration could impact the program.
A legal challenge is underway over President Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” immigration policy after a Texas judge temporarily blocked it. Rose Law Group immigration attorney Darius Amiri told 3TV/CBS 5 the policy could be one of the most impactful since DACA, allowing undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to remain in the country during the green card process. While supporters say it keeps families united, critics argue it encourages illegal immigration and imposes financial strain.
Phoenix Mercury basketball star Brittney Griner is being detained in Russia after authorities there said they found cannabis cartridges in her luggage. Several news outlets have reported that the offense of smuggling a narcotic substance in that country is “punishable by up to 10 years in prison.” 3TV in Phoenix talked to Rose Law Group Immigration Department Chair Darius Amiri about the difficult situation Griner finds herself in. “It’s important to remember these are allegations, and they’re allegations from a country that often tries to control and manipulate the narrative,” Amiri says. “I just thought to myself, ‘What absolute terrible timing’… I think, unfortunately, she may find herself a political pawn. And you hate for someone’s life liberty of freedom to be caught up in those circumstances.”
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office says a woman accused of smuggling two migrants led deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in Phoenix. The suspect, 19-year-old Alma Rodriguez Dominguez, was taken into custody on Friday. Immigration attorney Darius Amiri spoke on the matter with Arizona's Family.
"I think it's just something you're going to see with the combination of the proximity to the Mexican border and a tough economic time where someone may think this is an easy way to make a little extra money and not really thinking about the consequences of what they're doing."
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