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EXPLORE THE NEWS AND STORIES BEHIND RAY YBARRA MALDONADO’S FIGHT FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS IN ARIZONA
Family Preparedness in an Uncertain Era: Expert Advice from Dr. Maldonado
In an exclusive with El País, activist Angeles Maldonado emphasizes a difficult but necessary reality: undocumented parents must have honest conversations with their children about the risk of deportation. Protecting your family’s future starts with a plan. Read the full interview for expert guidance on navigating these challenges and contact our office today for a confidential consultation on family safety planning and legal protection.
Meet the Arizona immigration attorneys fighting Trump’s crackdown
There are a lot of cases that have looked really bad at the beginning, but ultimately resulted in victory.” The cost of seeking legal representation remains a major barrier for undocumented immigrants, as is the time it takes for cases to move through the legal system. Many families are left with few options. Maldonado offers free legal advice via social media when possible.
See our media highlights on high-profile deportation cases and learn how we’re challenging the system to keep families together. Your source for immigration news and legal advocacy.
Ray Ybarra Maldonado on the End of Automatic Work Permit Renewals
Phoenix Immigration attorney speaks with KJZZ regarding the DHS decision to end automatic extensions for work authorizations, highlighting the critical impact on thousands of non-permanent migrant workers and the legal backlogs they face.
ABC15 News - Remain in Mexico policy
A Trump-era program banning migrants seeking asylum from waiting in the United States for their legal proceedings was reinstated Monday. ‘Remain in Mexico,’ as the policy is commonly known, was ordered to be restored earlier this year by a federal judge after the Biden administration tried to end it.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reviews applications for work permits and other legal statuses.
Most citizenship applications reviewed at the agency’s Phoenix field office are done within seven months. The Tucson field office processes the same request mostly within four months. In January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to protect against what he called an “invasion” related to immigration,
Deportation Defense in Arizona - TIME
Understanding the Impact of Changing Immigration Policies: The Case of Guadalupe García de Rayos Description: Stay informed on how shifts in enforcement priorities affect families and legal status in the U.S. This pivotal report from TIME examines the deportation of an Arizona mother after 21 years, highlighting the urgent need for expert legal counsel. Protect your future. Read the full story and contact our team for a comprehensive immigration case review.
Challenging the Legality of Workplace Raids: Insights from the ACLU v. Arpaio Case
Dive into the legal battle against Arizona’s controversial workplace enforcement tactics. This ACLU report details the motion to halt Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s raids, highlighting the constitutional challenges to state identity theft laws used against undocumented workers. Stay informed on your rights and the evolving legal landscape. Read the full analysis and contact our firm for expert immigration defense and workplace compliance strategies.
From Routine Check-ins to Deportation
The deportation of Guadalupe García de Rayos sparked national protests and signaled a new era in immigration enforcement. Read more and join our mission to advocate for fair immigration reform
ABC15 News - Remain in Mexico policy
A Trump-era program banning migrants seeking asylum from waiting in the United States for their legal proceedings was reinstated Monday. ‘Remain in Mexico,’ as the policy is commonly known, was ordered to be restored earlier this year by a federal judge after the Biden administration tried to end it.
Ray Ybarra Maldonado Deportation Defense - Tucson News
From the steps of the ICE facility to the halls of the Supreme Court, Ray Ybarra Maldonado has become the voice for the silenced. These articles aren't just news—they are proof of Ray's commitment to keeping families together against all odds. If you’re looking for a deportation attorney who understands the fear, knows the law, and refuses to back down, you’ve found him.
Calls for police accountability shouldn’t be met with police violence
As a practicing attorney in the Valley, I have witnessed many injustices over the decades. Our country is beginning to discover what Black and Brown communities have known for far too long: our criminal justice system is rife with systemic racism that has resulted in an inflated prison population, over-criminalization, and racial injustice.
The Stanford-Trained Activist Who Started Ybarra Maldonado Law Group with a $1,500 Check and a Costco Laptop
He showed up early for baseball practice one morning at Cochise College, a few miles outside Douglas, Arizona, hoping to squeeze in some extra swings before his teammates arrived. Instead, he found people hiding in the dugout. Men and women who had just crossed the desert, crouched low in the shadows of a college baseball field, trying to stay invisible until Border Patrol moved on.
Phoenix immigrant deported to Mexico amid protests
The deportation of an immigrant mother in Phoenix who was granted leniency during the Obama administration provides an early example of how President Donald Trump plans to carry through on his vow ...
Repercussions: How does lack of diversity affect policing?
PHOENIX – Arizona police departments don’t always reflect the racial diversity of the communities they serve, but experts disagree on the degree to which that makes a difference.
Why did ICE detain Phoenix restaurant owner's wife on Christmas Eve?
The wife of a restaurant owner who pleaded guilty to hiring undocumented workers was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while shopping on Christmas Eve.
Mother of Two Teens Deported Under Expanded Trump Order
A mother of two children, both U.S. citizens, was deported to Mexico early Thursday, her lawyer said, showing a change in U.S. policy toward undocumented immigrants. Ray Ybarra Maldonado said the undocumented woman was taken into custody Wednesday in Phoenix, Arizona, when she stopped in for a routine check at a U.S. immigration office.
Pro-Palestinian encampment at ASU heads into nightfall
The Ybarra Maldonado Law Group was seeking to represent those arrested on Friday. Attorney Ray Ybarra Maldonado told The Republic he was concerned the protesters’ First Amendment rights and right to due process were violated when police arrested demonstrators within the first 20 minutes of the protest.
Attorney: Trump Immigration Policy Behind Detainment Of Mesa Woman
Garcia de Rayos knew her status could change under Trump. Her supporters chanted in Spanish, “she is not alone,” as she walked into the ICE office with Ybarra Maldonado. About an hour later, Ybarra Maldonado came out alone. He told Garcia’s family that she’d been arrested and now faces deportation.
CAIR-Arizona to Host Free ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host a “Know Your Rights” workshop with immigration attorney Ray Ybarra Maldonado. Workshop participants will learn about issues such as how to help family members detained in immigration detention centers, understanding affirmative asylum processing and learning more about civil rights.
Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos stands behind her attorney, Ray Ybarra Maldonado
Garcia de Rayos was deported Thursday Feb. 9, 2017, after protests. The advocates say she is among the first immigrants to be deported under new policies by President Donald Trump
Arriesgan dreamers estatus de DACA en protesta
Jessica Rubio Rincon y Adriana Garcia Maximiliano, ambas beneficiarias del programa DACA, se arriesgaron con su manifestación a perder su beneficio, según un abogado
Cómo los inmigrantes navegan por sus huellas digitales en un clima político tenso
Durante más de una década, Miguel, residente de San Francisco, ha renovado con éxito su estatus de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) cada dos años, al menos hasta 2024. Por alguna razón, este año tomó más de cinco meses obtener la aprobación, tiempo durante el cual su inscripción en el programa caducó, dejándolo en un limbo legal.
La madre mexicana Guadalupe García es deportada tras 21 años en EEUU y se convierte en un símbolo de la nueva política de Trump
La mexicana indocumentada Guadalupe García de Rayos fue deportada este jueves a México después de que fuera arrestada al acudir a una cita rutinaria a las oficinas de inmigración, según confirmó su familia este jueves.
Kelly visita Arizona para hablar del muro fronterizo con México
Con el veto migratorio paralizado, el Gobierno de Donald Trump centra buena parte de sus esfuerzos en la construcción del muro en la frontera de Estados Unidos con México.
Libro ¿‘Dónde está Papi’? busca dar respuestas a niños que sufren por la deportación de familiares
¿Te puedo contar algo? Mi papá está en la cárcel. Eso le dijo Akemi, de 8 años, a la activista Ángeles Maldonado, mientras esta realizaba entrevistas a niños de varias escuelas y organizaciones proinmigrantes de Phoenix como parte de un proyecto universitario relacionado con el impacto de las leyes migratorias.
15 abogados de inmigración en español en Estados Unidos
Sabemos que contar con un buen asesoramiento legal es crucial para la resolución de tu caso migratorio. Es por eso que en este artículo queremos darte una lista de 15 abogados de inmigración en los Estados Unidos que ofrecen servicios en español y tienen sólida reputación y experiencia en asuntos migratorios.
¿Cuáles son mis derechos si me detiene ICE? 2 pasos importantes a seguir si eres arrestado
Independientemente de tu estatus migratorio en Estados Unidos, existen acciones a considerar y derechos a ejercer durante un encuentro con agentes del Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE por sus siglas en inglés) —los cuales se interconectan con cualquier posible escenario.
Con cáncer y deportado - Pese a dichas vicisitudes, Ramón Islas busca estar con su familia en sus últimos días
El abogado Ray Ybarra-Maldonado explicó que la libertad condicional humanitaria es difícil de conseguir y se concede en casos únicos, como a una persona que tiene que ingresar al país para testificar o se le otorga a padres que tienen un hijo ciudadano muy enfermo y deben cuidar de él.
Your Church, Your Rights: What to Do When ICE Arrives | Su iglesia, sus derechos: Qué hacer cuando llega ICE
Líderes religiosos y abogados de inmigración se reunieron la semana pasada en la capacitación Conozca sus Derechos y Seguridad Congregacional, abordando desafíos urgentes ante nuevas políticas federales.
¿Cómo evitar estafas migratorias? Consejos para no caer víctima de fraude
La combinación de “vulnerabilidad y desesperación” entre la comunidad inmigrante al intentar buscar una solución a sus casos lleva al desencadene de infinitas estafas.
Asilo en Estados Unidos: qué es el “cierre administrativo”, el limbo migratorio que preocupa a los latinos
En pleno segundo mandato de la administración Trump se implementaron múltiples políticas migratorias. Entre las consecuencias de estas medidas se encuentra el "cierre administrativo", un estatus que deja en un “limbo” a quienes buscan asilo.
Cuidado: podría perder la ciudadanía estadounidense si infringe alguna de estas normas
Estados Unidos atraviesa una fuerte crisis migratoria, marcada por redadas en busca de personas cuya estadía en el país viola las leyes migratorias. Tal parece que ni siquiera quienes han obtenido la ciudadanía están completamente a salvo de una posible deportación.
Nuevas restricciones a la visa H-1B en EE.UU. generan inquietud en trabajadores y empresas
Las nuevas y duras restricciones de Estados Unidos a la concesión de la visa H-1B, que requerirá de un pago anual de 100 mil dólares, han generado gran inquietud especialmente entre trabajadores foráneos y empresas del sector tecnológico, las que más emplean este tipo de permisos de trabajo en el país norteamericano.
Formulario I-131 para viajar fuera de EE.UU. por más de un año: por qué es importante y cuál es su costo
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó una importante alerta para aquellos migrantes con documentación legal que deseen realizar viajes fuera de Estados Unidos: tendrían consecuencias graves en caso pretendan reingresar al país después de un largo periodo. Sin embargo, existe un formulario que evitaría estos inconvenientes. Se trata del I-131. "Diario El Comercio. Todos los derechos reservados."
Activistas denuncian el ofrecimiento de 3,000 dólares para autodeportarse
Activistas locales rechazaron el reciente anuncio del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional que ofrece a las personas indocumentadas 3 mil dólares para que se autodeporten a sus países de origen.
Nuevas restricciones a la visa H-1B en EE.UU. generan inquietud en trabajadores y empresas
Las nuevas y duras restricciones de Estados Unidos a la concesión de la visa H-1B, que requerirá de un pago anual de 100 mil dólares, han generado gran inquietud especialmente entre trabajadores foráneos y empresas del sector tecnológico, las que más emplean este tipo de permisos de trabajo en el país norteamericano.
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