Law Offices of Karen H. Pennington

09/11/2019

Patriot Act requires that a lender have proof of a physical address on file, but does not require that the physical address be the mailing address or that utility bills be addressed to that physical address. I contend the application of the physical address provision of Patriot Act by SoFi and potentially other lenders violates both federal and state fair credit requirements and that their application of the address requirements is potentially unconstitutional in application. I’m trying to survey the breadth of the problem before deciding how I need to address it. As a 30 year federal litigator now happily living on the poverty stricken Hopi Reservation in Northern Arizona I know I have an obligation to address the issue in Court, but I don’t know whether there are others who would like to join in. Let me know if you have had the same problem and are interested in joining.

09/11/2019

Have you or one of your friends or clients had a loan denied for alleged lack of an adequate physical address under Patriot Act? I am strongly considering a lawsuit specifically against SoFi but also possibly other lenders for their denial of loan applications for lack of proof of physical address. I contend Patriot Act’s requirements are being misapplied in a manner which renders them unconstitutional.

04/19/2019

Law Offices of Karen H Pennington purchased the RV that is the useless unusable pile of $65,000+ junk as its mobile office sight unseen in Utah based on interstate internet advertising because it is already set up and usable as an office inside. We are not the lawyers in the case at this point, we are the victims. If Utah RV dealers and allegedly reputable national name brand diesel brand Cummins Diesel treat an out of state law office purchaser in this manner, I believe it to be incumbent on the law office to warn consumers of the risk of purchasing an RV or having it repaired in Utah.

04/19/2019

My office purchased the RV that is the useless pile of $65,000.00+ junk as a mobile office sight unseen in Utah because it is already set up and usable as an office. It was being utilized by Sr. Associate Judge Jeremy Brave-Heart as a temporary residence for the last two weeks. It was embarrassing to have him witness the expensive fiasco that is the mobile office of Law Offices of Karen H. Pennington. I’m not the lawyer in the case at this point, I’m the victim.

04/19/2019

Beware Cummins Diesel Sales and Service in Salt Lake City, Utah. I posted two years ago about the RV we bought in Salt Lake City that was a complete lemon with zero recourse under Utah law. We ended up paying Cummins Sales and Service in Salt Lake City $30,000 for a complete engine rebuild. It took them almost a year and we have never even gotten 2000 miles out of the engine. It breaks down every 20 to 50 miles and they have not honored their warranty. We have just broken down 5 times in the 60 miles between Winslow and Flagstaff Arizona. I wouldn’t recommend Cummins Sales and Service to my worst enemy.

03/10/2018

FindLaw's Court of Appeals of Arizona case and opinions.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/az-court-of-appeals/1888697.html

FindLaw's searchable database of Court of Appeals of Arizona decisions since

07/22/2017

WARNING: Do not ever purchase a used vehicle in Utah. There is no lemon law or other consumer protection. I paid $32,000 cash to RV Sales, Inc., 12715 Minuteman Dr, Draper, UT 84020. I paid them another $1200 cash to service the engine before I picked it up. The engine lasted 103 miles. The motor home blew its engine in Price, UT. The estimate to replace the engine is $$23,000$$. Yes, twenty-three thousand dollars and the seller won't even talk to me. BEWARE consumer fraud in Utah. There are no protections. It looks like I'm going to have to hire a lawyer to sue them in federal court.

09/16/2015

Law Offices of Karen H. Pennington's cover photo

09/15/2015

Good things can happen for detained clients when the government screws up and doesn't own up to it in court. ICE released my Honduran client to get himself back to Philadelphia without having to go back to court on a bond hearing. The Immigration Judge vacated a previously approved ICE venue change motion last week because ICE served the venue motion on my client directly rather than on his attorney up in Philadelphia who was representing him in immigration court. Woo, hoo!!!

08/25/2015

I am sad and frustrated. I just completed a reasonable fear interview with a Guatemalan client who was beaten so badly by the Guatemalan Army and national police that he was left for dead in front of a hospital and woke up there three days after the beating. He is a Mayan and is from a village where violent massacres have been carried out by the Guatemalan military of people believed to be Mayan rebels. Despite my working with him on the issue before the interview, he never mentioned his Mayan ethnicity and said that he does not fear persecution in Guatemala on the basis of race, ethnicity or nationality. The officer agreed to note the issue, but didn't include it in the summary of the testimony because the client never even affirmed it after I made a lengthy statement about it.

02/24/2015

DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B...

http://www.uscis.gov/news/dhs-extends-eligibility-employment-authorization-certain-h-4-dependent-spouses-h-1b-nonimmigrants-seeking-employment-based-lawful-permanent-residence

WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez announced today that, effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking…

02/20/2015

Dallas Lawyer Accused of Immigration Fraud

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-Lawyer-Accused-of-Immigration-Fraud-293028421.html

A prominent Dallas immigration lawyer has been arrested after a federal indictment accused her of submitting fraudulent applications for crime-victim visas for clients.

02/20/2015

5 Million Reasons for Record Deportations

Now that Homeland Security may be defunded, this is particularly appropriate as there seems to be a mass push for detentions and lots of overtime prior to any shutdown.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-pai/5-million-reasons-for-rec_b_5056302.html

Very few taxpayers have ever heard of the Congressional Bed Mandate -- the quota that requires 34,000 undocumented immigrants be detained every single night -- but it's costing them five million dollars, each and every day....

01/28/2015

Ending Artesia « Innovation Law Lab

Thanks friends. I love your big heart and joyful spirit. Anything that you can do to help me spread the reality of this horror will be greatly appreciated. I don't have personal experience, but I believe this not to be consistent with the ideals of the United States. Blessings and love.

Uncategorized Ending Artesia by stephen manning I. Silence in the Court You are a mute observer. You may not speak on the record,” the Immigration Judge says. “I know you attorneys think you have a role here. But you do not.” The attorney tilts his head and begins, “Your honor—” “No.” The judge’s im…

01/27/2015

In preparing an appeals brief today where relief under the Convention Against Torture was denied to a mentally ill client from Honduras, I found an advance unedited version of the UN Committee Against Torture on the revision of the UN rules on the standard minimum treatment of prisoners on Refworld and thought y'all might be interested in it if you haven't come across it yet:
http://www.refworld.org/publisher,CAT,,,53429c014,0.html

12/31/2014

Happy New Year!! Best wishes for a prosperous and joyful 2015 to all. Looking forward to more immigration reform in 2015.

12/30/2014

Bridging the World – Immigration News Report

Awesome website Randall Caudle!

Bridging the World – Immigration News Report, by Caudle Immigration: The Latest Local and National Immigration News

12/30/2014

Graham: 2016 hinges on immigration

Graham: 2016 hinges on immigration

If Republicans don't wield their congressional majority next year to pass immigration reform legislation, a GOP takeover of the White House in 2016 will be "difficult, if not impossible," Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said during a CNN interview released on Sunday.

12/30/2014

Thanks Lisa Briedwell McBee

Burn baby burn..... #immigrationaction #immigrationlawyer 1immigrationlawyer.com

12/28/2014

Looking forward to all the promise of the New Year. Wishing all of my clients, family and friends a prosperous and rewarding 2015 filled with love and joy.

12/05/2014

Hire an Esquire Redsign

Anyone know anything about this service? Sounds interesting

I'm interested in getting early access to this beta and thought you might be too.

12/04/2014

I strongly contend that the religious establishment clause of the US Constitution should be found to prohibit any US funding of Israel in any manner if it elects to become a Jewish state only. The constitutional prohibition on the "establishment of religion" does not have a limitation on the US territorial limits. The First Amendment's Establishment Clause prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.” This clause not only forbids the government from establishing an official religion, but also prohibits government actions that unduly favor one religion over another. It also prohibits the government from unduly preferring religion over non-religion, or non-religion over religion.

12/03/2014

Trial this afternoon for a detained Honduran with serious mental health issues. Three members of his family have already been deported to Honduras. Two are known to be dead, his brother presumed to be dead. The US government has little sympathy. Good thoughts and prayers for my client and his family greatly appreciated.

11/19/2014

Obama to announce immigration order in Las Vegas on Friday

See this: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102183389

Despite a relatively quiet week for interest rates, mortgage applications took an unexpected turn higher, driven by home buyers.

11/19/2014

Honduras beauty queen found dead

SOUTHCOM says Honduras is the most dangerous country in the world while USICE says safe for women and children to be returned to on an expedited basis.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-30114841

Two men are arrested after Honduras beauty queen Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister are found dead nearly a week after disappearing.

11/18/2014

Breaking the Laws of the Country I Called Home

A heartwarming story of fighting for American citizenship with a wonderful ending thanks to the efforts of the ever awesome Linda Christofilis.

http://www.elle.com/life-love/society-career/fighting-for-citizenship-one-at-a-time

One woman's journey to American citizenship.

11/18/2014

'Orange is the New Black' actress: My parents were deported

The sad reality of our failed immigration laws and policies.

LA Times Op-Ed: 'Orange is the New Black' actress: My parents were deported http://ow.ly/EpPl0

In "Orange Is the New Black," I play Maritza Ramos, a tough Latina from the 'hood. In "Jane the Virgin," I play Lina, Jane's best friend and a funny know-it-all who is quick to offer advice.

11/18/2014

ICE to close controversial immigration detention center in New...

ICE is shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic and has just announced that it is closing Artesia and moving everyone to Texas, to Karnes and the gigantic new facility in Dilly.

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ice-to-close-controversial-immigration-detention-c/nh9T9/

The Obama administration confirmed Tuesday it is closing a controversial family detention center it had quickly set up in a remote New Mexico community this summer following a surge of Central American children and parents crossing the southwest border.

11/18/2014

BALANCE - American Dream (1981)

From Bend, Oregon immigration lawyer Dan Larsson

As we are getting nearer perhaps to an announcement on interim immigration reform through executive action since Congress has failed to act, I am sending a link to a song called American Dream http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZPBmWt7WwE by the band BALANCE (see e.g. https://www.facebook.com/BALANCE.ROCKBAND), that I had the pleasure of playing bass and doing a tour with this summer in my home country of Sweden.

BALANCE, un groupe de rock FM resté confidentiel en France et qui nous avait produit quelques beaux albums dans les années 80. Rock tonique aux diverses infl...

11/18/2014

Thanks Susan Pai.

Action originally slated for December 11 but earlier announcement may be apropos via Simon Rosenberg on [email protected] this morning. Listen to the Podcast. This one is worth it. Simon Rosenberg speaks more accurately and lucidly on impending Immigration Action than most reporters... even at the NYT, sadly. Seems that reporters are STILL not going to be bothered with distinguishing Executive ORDERS from Executive AUTHORITY & Prosecutorial Discretion.

11/15/2014

US to Grant Refugee Status to Some Children

New refugee program for limited number of Central American children is at least a good start. Thanks Susan Pai.

http://t.co/soD8O9a4GJ http://t.co/b4moVEsJmi

The U.S. government will launch a program in December to grant refugee status to some people under the age of 21 who live in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and whose parents legally reside in the United States. U.S. officials say parents can ask authorities free of charge for refugee...

11/14/2014

The BIA recently recognized in an unpublished decision that address changes to the immigration court are required only after the NTA has been properly served.

In an unpublished decision on August 29, 2014, decision posted on Scribd by IRAC, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) rescinded an in absentia order of removal upon finding the Notice to Appear (NTA) and hearing notice were not mailed to the address most recently provided by the respondent. The Board noted that the obligation to file a change of address form with the immigration court does not arise until a respondent can be charged with receiving the warnings contained in the NTA. The decision was issued by Member Michael Creppy and joined by Member Hugh Mullane and Member Ellen Liebowitz.

11/14/2014

Family Detention is a Breeding Ground for Abuse and Mistreatment

http://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/family-detention-is-a-breeding-ground-for-abuse-and-mistreatment/Content?oid=2344245&showFullText=true

Fearing for her son's life and her own, Maria* fled the most violent country in the world to seek refuge with family in the United...

11/14/2014

Immigration Reform Update: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for Closing Artesia, Karnes Detention...

http://www.latinpost.com/articles/24832/20141030/immigration-reform-update-immigrant-rights-groups-call-artesia-karnes-detention.htm

Immigrant rights groups released a report detailing the conditions women and children are living in detention centers in the U.S. that have been referred to as "inhumane" and "negligent."