Future Lawyers Remain Committed Amid President Trump's Immigration Crackdown
In the face of significant changes to U.S. immigration policy under President Trump's administration, a new generation of law students is stepping up to address the challenges. David de Alva, a second-year law student at the University of Maryland, is among those inspired to pursue a career in immigration law. Despite the administration's efforts to restrict immigration, including halting visa applications and increasing deportations, these students are motivated by a sense of social justice and personal connections to immigration. The University of Maryland's immigration clinic, where students like de Alva gain practical experience, is seeing increased interest as students prepare to tackle complex legal issues in a rapidly changing landscape.