The Trump administration’s legacy on racial justice was marked by hostility, silence, or outright opposition to movements advocating for equality. From vilifying Black Lives Matter protests to minimizing police violence…
The Trump administration’s Department of Education, under Secretary Betsy DeVos, significantly weakened federal oversight on civil rights in schools. Key protections for students of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and undocumented children…
The Trump administration’s “tough on crime” rhetoric revived a punitive approach to law enforcement that disproportionately impacted communities of color. Although many of these policies originated decades earlier, Trump’s open…
Under the Trump administration, the United States witnessed one of the most restrictive and aggressive immigration enforcement periods in modern history. From dismantling the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)…
During the Trump administration, federal labor protections weakened while enforcement of anti-discrimination laws diminished significantly. With agencies like the Department of Labor and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) underfunded or…
In the wake of the Trump administration's aggressive rollback of safety net programs, attorneys across the country have found themselves on the front lines defending marginalized communities. Nowhere is this…
Editorial credit: DT phots1 / shutterstock.com Immigration Law Perhaps the most obvious and immediate need was in immigration law. Under Trump, the U.S. saw an unprecedented tightening of asylum criteria,…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. As of 2025, New York City remains a Democratic stronghold, with over 4.5 million registered voters. However, recent trends reveal significant shifts in party affiliation and…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York City and across New York State, purchasing real estate is a legally intricate process that necessitates the involvement of a buyer’s attorney. Unlike…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York City and across New York State, selling real estate is a legally intricate process that necessitates the involvement of a seller’s attorney. Unlike…