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TEDTalk – Redefining “Model Minority”
I was tired of being the exception to the rule. So I decided to flip the rule on its head. Video here. Alas, my speech was cut short by two minutes due to the usual extenuating circumstances (sorry person of Read More …
TEDTalk
So, in the middle of law school exams, I’ll be speaking at the TEDxAdamsMorganWomen event celebrating both women and the wonderful Adams Morgan community at the Sitar Center all happening this Saturday (December 1st!) from 1-6pm. If you are interested in attending and haven’t Read More …
When the U.S. Government Says “Oops We Are Sorry, We Do Not Wish to Deport You”
I’ve had an interesting few weeks. On November 6, the DHS counsel in San Francisco filed a motion to dismiss removal proceedings in my case and told me to apply to the USCIS under de Osorio v. Mayorkas. That sounded Read More …
What does “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” Mean?
There is a lot of talk for bringing back the dead “comprehensive immigration reform” now that President Obama has won re-election and slain the immigrant-hating tea-party dragon. Of course, the enthusiasm is amusing given the President’s own dismal immigration rights Read More …
Where to Go and Where to Get Gifts for Diwali
I don’t usually do this, but I’ve several shameless plugs to make in the next few days, so please bear with me. First, for everyone who is away from home this Diwali and does not have access to a local Read More …