{"id":107379,"date":"2025-01-22T14:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T22:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/01\/22\/2025-immigration-law-special-issue\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T14:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T22:10:29","slug":"2025-immigration-law-special-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/01\/22\/2025-immigration-law-special-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Immigration Law Special Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"183944\" class=\"elementor elementor-183944\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b8498c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"3b8498c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d30f9da\" data-id=\"d30f9da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfcba86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfcba86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2025<br \/>\nImmigration Law Special Issue<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a3e27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35a3e27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Attorney at Law Magazine is proud to introduce its Inaugural Immigration Law special issue highlighting immigration lawyers nationwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfcd95e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfcd95e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e569c6a\" data-id=\"e569c6a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-367044d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"367044d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><strong>Lawyers!<\/strong> I\u2019m excited to introduce our first National Immigration special issue. In this issue, we\u2019ve interviewed some standout immigration attorneys and welcomed some lawyers with insights on the industry from across the country. Thank you to each of the lawyers for making this inaugural issue a must read.<\/p>\n<figure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183949\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digital.attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/locations\/national\/2025-immigration-law-issue\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-183949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Book-Mockup-Immigration-1-867x1024.jpg?resize=200%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Attorney at Law Magazine 2025 Immigration Law Issue\" width=\"200\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">View Immigration Law Issue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our cover story features Attorney of the Month, Vitalii Maliuk, came to the United States as an immigrant himself. After experience his own immigrant journey, his legal career evolved from a civil litigation practice in the Ukraine to an immigration practice here where he lends his own personal experience to the benefit of his clients.<\/p>\n<p>Today, he is the founder of his own firm, Arvian Law which specializes in representing detained asylum seekers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Delia Salvatierra describes herself resolute on the cusp of a new administration and a lot of uncertainty for her practice. Born and raised in the Mission District of San Francisco, she relocated to Arizona to attend law school, where immigration law became her calling. Salvatierra has not only fought tirelessly on behalf of her clients, she has also advocated at all levels of the government, including when Arizona passed SB 1070 in 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Also in this issue, Thomas Messner of Robert Brown Immigration Law shares about self-deportation or voluntary departure in his article. Lastly, Latangie Williams, a Florida-based immigration lawyer writes about the myth of noncitizen voting.<\/p>\n<p>We have several upcoming special issues this year. Next, will be our Personal Injury issue, which will highlight the standout attorneys in that practice nationwide and the trends to be aware of as we enter 2025. To participate, please contact me.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy reading,<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9d0303 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9d0303\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-29fa6fa\" data-id=\"29fa6fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a49efc8 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a49efc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ken-minniti-e1568067986383-300x289.jpg?resize=300%2C289&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-35549\" alt=\"Ken Minniti\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e57122\" data-id=\"9e57122\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2935fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2935fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kenneth<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c9ac8 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0c9ac8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Kenneth Minniti<br \/>Publisher<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ac26e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ac26e2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ffb093\" data-id=\"4ffb093\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5439ee4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5439ee4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406eb2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"406eb2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Editorial<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77e098c elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"77e098c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='\"classic_columns_tablet\":\"1\",\"classic_columns\":\"1\",\"classic_columns_mobile\":\"1\",\"classic_row_gap\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":35,\"sizes\":[],\"classic_row_gap_tablet\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[],\"classic_row_gap_mobile\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[]' data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\">\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-183974 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-immigration tag-2025-immigration-issue tag-national\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/can-immigrants-deport-themselves-an-explanation-of-voluntary-departure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bigstock-Woman-holding-American-flag-on-230832208-1-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-183975\" alt=\"Voluntary Departure\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/can-immigrants-deport-themselves-an-explanation-of-voluntary-departure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tCan Immigrants Deport Themselves? An Explanation of Voluntary Departure\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>Throughout the course of the 2024 presidential election campaign, talk of mass deportations and a crackdown on illegal immigration has been the center of many debates. As an immigration attorney, I represent many foreign nationals who are facing deportation from the United States. Many of my clients are respondents in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, which are housed under<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/can-immigrants-deport-themselves-an-explanation-of-voluntary-departure\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can Immigrants Deport Themselves? An Explanation of Voluntary Departure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-182638 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-attorney-feature tag-2025-immigration-issue\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/vitalii-maliuk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover_immigration-cover-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-182641\" alt=\"Vitalii Maliuk\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/vitalii-maliuk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tVitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant\u2019s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>Vitalii Maliuk stands as one of the most respected immigration attorneys in both California and Missouri, with a growing reputation set to make him a nationwide leader in the field. As an immigrant himself, Maliuk has a unique, firsthand understanding of the complexities and emotional turmoil that come with navigating the U.S. immigration system. This personal experience, combined with his<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/vitalii-maliuk\" aria-label=\"Read more about Vitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant\u2019s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-182974 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-immigration tag-2025-immigration-issue tag-first-coast\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/noncitizen-voting-in-federal-elections-the-myth-potential-missteps-for-immigrants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bigstock-woman-in-voting-booth-25079966-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-182977\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/noncitizen-voting-in-federal-elections-the-myth-potential-missteps-for-immigrants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tNoncitizen Voting in Federal Elections: The Myth &amp; Potential Missteps for Immigrants\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>As the federal election travels into our recent past, we should reflect upon the relentless allegations of noncitizens voting to influence election results. Although some jurisdictions allow noncitizens to\u00a0vote in local elections, since 1924, it is illegal for noncitizens to vote in\u00a0state or federal elections under 18 U.S.C.\u00a0\u00a7611. Research has found that unlawful voting is extremely rare; however, it happens<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/noncitizen-voting-in-federal-elections-the-myth-potential-missteps-for-immigrants\" aria-label=\"Read more about Noncitizen Voting in Federal Elections: The Myth &amp; Potential Missteps for Immigrants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-183619 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-attorney-feature tag-2025-immigration-issue\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/delia-salvatierra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Delia-6-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-183629\" alt=\"Delia Salvatierra\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/delia-salvatierra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tDelia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>As the dawn of a new administration casts uncertainty on immigration law, enforcement and policy, Delia Salvatierra stands resolute, her purpose unwavering to aid immigrants. A tireless advocate for immigrants, she sees every case as more than a legal challenge\u2014it\u2019s a human story filled with dreams, struggles and the hope of belonging to America. With new policies on the horizon,<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/delia-salvatierra\" aria-label=\"Read more about Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b609e3 elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-1 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"2b609e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='\"classic_columns_tablet\":\"1\",\"classic_columns\":\"1\",\"classic_columns_mobile\":\"1\",\"classic_row_gap\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":35,\"sizes\":[],\"classic_row_gap_tablet\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[],\"classic_row_gap_mobile\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[]' data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\">\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-183974 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-immigration tag-2025-immigration-issue tag-national\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/can-immigrants-deport-themselves-an-explanation-of-voluntary-departure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bigstock-Woman-holding-American-flag-on-230832208-1-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-183975\" alt=\"Voluntary Departure\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/can-immigrants-deport-themselves-an-explanation-of-voluntary-departure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tCan Immigrants Deport Themselves? An Explanation of Voluntary Departure\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>Throughout the course of the 2024 presidential election campaign, talk of mass deportations and a crackdown on illegal immigration has been the center of many debates. As an immigration attorney, I represent many foreign nationals who are facing deportation from the United States. Many of my clients are respondents in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, which are housed under<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/can-immigrants-deport-themselves-an-explanation-of-voluntary-departure\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can Immigrants Deport Themselves? An Explanation of Voluntary Departure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-182638 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-attorney-feature tag-2025-immigration-issue\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/vitalii-maliuk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover_immigration-cover-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-182641\" alt=\"Vitalii Maliuk\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/vitalii-maliuk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tVitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant\u2019s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>Vitalii Maliuk stands as one of the most respected immigration attorneys in both California and Missouri, with a growing reputation set to make him a nationwide leader in the field. As an immigrant himself, Maliuk has a unique, firsthand understanding of the complexities and emotional turmoil that come with navigating the U.S. immigration system. This personal experience, combined with his<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/vitalii-maliuk\" aria-label=\"Read more about Vitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant\u2019s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-182974 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-immigration tag-2025-immigration-issue tag-first-coast\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/noncitizen-voting-in-federal-elections-the-myth-potential-missteps-for-immigrants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bigstock-woman-in-voting-booth-25079966-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-182977\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/noncitizen-voting-in-federal-elections-the-myth-potential-missteps-for-immigrants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tNoncitizen Voting in Federal Elections: The Myth &amp; Potential Missteps for Immigrants\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>As the federal election travels into our recent past, we should reflect upon the relentless allegations of noncitizens voting to influence election results. Although some jurisdictions allow noncitizens to\u00a0vote in local elections, since 1924, it is illegal for noncitizens to vote in\u00a0state or federal elections under 18 U.S.C.\u00a0\u00a7611. Research has found that unlawful voting is extremely rare; however, it happens<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/immigration\/noncitizen-voting-in-federal-elections-the-myth-potential-missteps-for-immigrants\" aria-label=\"Read more about Noncitizen Voting in Federal Elections: The Myth &amp; Potential Missteps for Immigrants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-183619 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-attorney-feature tag-2025-immigration-issue\"><a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/delia-salvatierra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Delia-6-350x250.jpg?resize=350%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 wp-image-183629\" alt=\"Delia Salvatierra\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/stories\/attorney-feature\/delia-salvatierra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tDelia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n<p>As the dawn of a new administration casts uncertainty on immigration law, enforcement and policy, Delia Salvatierra stands resolute, her purpose unwavering to aid immigrants. A tireless advocate for immigrants, she sees every case as more than a legal challenge\u2014it\u2019s a human story filled with dreams, struggles and the hope of belonging to America. 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