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We're right back here again. Unspecified and general "public safety" concerns don't even meet their own _extremely permissive_ regulations. "We might have to work extra to find someone again" isn't on the list.

[8 CFR §287.8(a)](2) Deadly force. (i) Deadly force is any use of force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury. (ii) Deadly force may be used only when a designated immigration officer, as listed in paragraph (a)(2)(iii) of this section, has reasonable grounds to believe that such force is necessary to protect the designated immigration officer or other persons from the imminent danger of death or serious physical injury.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jul 8

Every dog:

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jun 23

This is 8 CFR §235.3(b)(5)(ii).

(ii) Verified lawful permanent residents.
If the claim to lawful permanent resident status is verified, and such status has not been terminated in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings, the examining immigration officer shall not order the alien removed pursuant to section 235(b)(1) of the Act. The examining immigration officer will determine in accordance with section 101(a)(13)(C) of the Act whether the alien is considered to be making an application for admission. If the alien
is determined to be seeking admission

and the alien is otherwise admissible, except that he or she is not in possession of the required documentation, a discretionary waiver of documentary requirements may be considered in accordance with section 211(b) of the Act and §211.1(b)(3) of this chapter or the alien’s inspection may be deferred to an onward office for presentation of the required documents. If the alien appears to be inadmissible, the immigration officer may initiate removal proceedings against the alien under section 240 of the Act.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jun 12

World's first trillionaire?

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jun 9

Continued

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jun 9

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

[SEAL]

PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, and the rich cultural tapestry of our Commonwealth has been woven by people from all different backgrounds and walks of life-and we thrive when we celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger; and WHEREAS, William Penn founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a place of religious freedom, tolerance, fairness, and inclusion for all people; and WHEREAS, when vulnerable and displaced individuals sought refuge from violence and oppression, Pennsylvania welcomed them; and WHEREAS, the immigrant communities across our Commonwealth are at the heart of Pennsylvania's history and have played a significant role and made invaluable contributions to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and WHEREAS, immigrants continue to drive the prosperity and welfare of our Commonwealth and have demonstrated determination, hard work, and a commitment to success; and WHEREAS, immigrants and refugees throughout our Commonwealth should feel an immense sense of pride when reflecting upon their accomplishments, commitments, resilience, and progress towards a better tomorrow; and WHEREAS, we commend the unwavering dedication of social workers, healthcare professionals, educators, volunteers, and all individuals who contribute to the successful resettlement and integration of newcomers in Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, the inclusion of immigrants and refugees in our communities makes Commonwealth stronger, and shows the world that Pennsylvania is a beacon of hope and freedom for all who strive to achieve a better life.

THEREFORE, I, Josh Shapiro, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim June 2026 to be

IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH

and June 20, 2026, as REFUGEE DAY in recognition of the vast accomplishments and contributions that immigrants have made to our Commonwealth and beyond. I encourage all Pennsylvanians to rai…

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· May 5

Charlie Finley already solved the minimum distance problem.

Image of the rightfield corner at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City showing a temporary wall built into the field but abruptly jutting out from 296' (the grandfathered foul line distance at Yankee Stadium) to the new league minimum right at the foul line.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· May 5

You could probably get away with something shaped like the Polo Grounds. It had outfield walls in the corners but basically not in centerfield.

Diagram of the Polo Grounds, c. 1952, showing right- and left-centerfield distances of about 450' and dead centerfield at 483', albeit with foul line distances of 258' and 279'.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Apr 10

Was their first choice unavailable?

Rubber stamp: "DENIED" with an example of its output

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Apr 9

The right half of this chart speaks for itself, but I'm really wondering what was happening that one day in September 2023.

Chart showing the substantial increase in detainees at ICE's holdroom in Pittsburgh starting April 2025. There's a single spike over one overnight detainee in September 2023.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Mar 27

Sure, less funding is certainly better than more funding in the abstract, but their 2025 funding was so cartoonishly high compared to a normal operating appropriation that it doesn't really provide much of an incentive to negotiate.

Graph showing ICE funding around $10B per year for a decade until 2025 when it was raised to $85B.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Mar 16

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Mar 9

I think we can go further. Blue - contiguous area with population about 40 million, two US Senators (both Democrats) Red - contiguous area with population about 40 million, 30 US Senators (all Republicans)

Map of the United States

Blue: California

Red: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Mar 3

Following the Department’s review, the Secretary has determined the situation in Yemen no longer meets the criteria for an ongoing armed conflict that poses a serious threat to the personal safety of returning Yemeni nationals. Although there may be sporadic instances of truncated armed conflict in Yemen, improvements demonstrate that this conflict does not appear to pose a threat to the safety of returning Yemeni nationals.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 27

February 27, 2001 2:29 PM

TO: The Honorable Rudy de Leon
FROM: Donald Rumsfeld
SUBJECT: Homeland

The word "homeland" is a strange word. "Homeland" Defense sounds more German than American.

Also, it smacks of isolationism, which I am uncomfortable with.

Third, what we are really talking about, I suppose, is "population" as opposed to "homeland".

Let's visit about this.

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Image from meme "Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made a Great Point"

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 26

Minard chart of Napoleon's advance on and retreat from Russia, 1813

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 24

Minnesota:

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 23

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers%27s_1969_United_States_Senate_testimony

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 22

Might be a good time to check back in on that ratification map for the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Let's look at the board:

Map showing every country in the world having ratified the Convention, except the United States (it is also not an effect in a handful of small dependencies).

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 20

Hog people?

Image from Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder" showing a grotesque female figure and her fetching physician.

Greenberg Visa Law@asgvisalaw· Jan 19

This, to which I cannot reply, seems wrong to me. Were it true, Little Rock couldn't have happened. Eisenhower seized control of the Arkansas Guard out of active state duty. I would be interested to see a distinction or a legal change since 1957.