US EditionThis is what it’s like to be an immigration attorney right now
UNITED STATES, JUN 18 – Immigration attorneys face rising caseloads due to increased enforcement and court backlogs, with representation for unaccompanied children often lasting three to five years, experts say.
- Immigration attorneys in Southern California face intensified enforcement with widespread raids and protests occurring in Los Angeles and beyond in 2025.
- This enforcement surge has increased complexity in immigration cases, raising the demand for legal services especially for children speaking rare indigenous languages who struggle with limited translation and representation.
- Attorneys manage heavy caseloads amid secondary trauma from working with vulnerable clients, while companies confront challenges supporting global talent and potential employee departures due to immigration uncertainties.
- Ralph Enriquez of Al Otro Lado highlights significant backlogs in asylum offices and immigration courts, urging leaders to explain policy changes clearly and keep employee well-being central in messaging.
- These factors suggest urgent needs for empathetic legal aid, culturally aware workplace support, and transparent communication to reduce fear and aid migrants navigating complex immigration systems.
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