Scott Railton
@scottrailton.bsky.social
Immigration attorney in Washington State. Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley resident. Runner. Reader. Writer. Mariners. Seahawks. And more. Views are mine, always. Gratitude.
Family separation is wrong. Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of US Citizens www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Family separation is wrong. Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of US Citizens www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
I have too many books about birds.
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I have too many books about birds.
More red tape for all applicants. More questions and reasons to deny applications, even after years of waiting.
The Trump administration wants to revive a stricter public charge rule, a move that could make visa and green card approvals harder for many immigrants.
Trump revives strict rule that could block green cards and visas — key things to know
The Trump administration wants to revive a stricter public charge rule, a move that could make visa and green card approvals harder for many immigrants.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
More red tape for all applicants. More questions and reasons to deny applications, even after years of waiting.
Dividend checks? The only time I've ever seen the government issue checks like that is when things were down.
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Dividend checks? The only time I've ever seen the government issue checks like that is when things were down.
Today's latest in immland- "public charge" admissibility standards heightened, anew www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump revives policy penalizing immigrants for using safety net programs
The change will make it harder for legal Medicaid enrollees to obtain a green card.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Today's latest in immland- "public charge" admissibility standards heightened, anew www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The anti-birthright citizenship arguments have been percolating for some time. Immigration policy and law is that way, historically.
The President’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship took inspiration from an esoteric legal argument from 1985, by two Yale professors. They have some regrets. https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-liberal-scholars-who-influenced-trumps-attack-on-birthright-citizenship
The Liberal Scholars Who Influenced Trump’s Attack on Birthright Citizenship
The President’s executive order took inspiration from an esoteric legal argument from 1985, by two Yale professors. They have some regrets.
www.newyorker.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The anti-birthright citizenship arguments have been percolating for some time. Immigration policy and law is that way, historically.
Offense has to be better than that. #uwhuskies
November 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Offense has to be better than that. #uwhuskies
Movie ratings these days :
Sinners
Rated R for gun, wooden stake and fang violence. Running time: 2 hours 18 minutes. In theaters.
Sinners
Rated R for gun, wooden stake and fang violence. Running time: 2 hours 18 minutes. In theaters.
July 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Movie ratings these days :
Sinners
Rated R for gun, wooden stake and fang violence. Running time: 2 hours 18 minutes. In theaters.
Sinners
Rated R for gun, wooden stake and fang violence. Running time: 2 hours 18 minutes. In theaters.
U.S. universities are way, way behind on AI education programs, in this global ranking by U.S. News & World Report. www.usnews.com/education/be...
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July 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
U.S. universities are way, way behind on AI education programs, in this global ranking by U.S. News & World Report. www.usnews.com/education/be...
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There are many things to dislike in the "bill"....but my focus is immigration, and I'm a bit dismayed that these spending figures aren't challenged more from the right. Does it make sense? Don't think so.
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AILA Denounces Passage of Draconian Immigration Spending Bill: A $150 Billion Blueprint for Mass Deportation and Fear
AILA ED Ben Johnson responded to the Senate budget reconciliation bill passage: “AILA urges the public, legal community, and policymakers to resist this dangerous shift toward an enforcement-only syst...
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July 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
There are many things to dislike in the "bill"....but my focus is immigration, and I'm a bit dismayed that these spending figures aren't challenged more from the right. Does it make sense? Don't think so.
www.aila.org/library/aila...
www.aila.org/library/aila...
Hard to believe how much the Republicans want to spend on detention centers and ICE. Less government? Nope. Smart government? Nope.
July 1, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Hard to believe how much the Republicans want to spend on detention centers and ICE. Less government? Nope. Smart government? Nope.
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"Living in a constant state of limbo is no way to build a life. We need a permanent solution, and we need it now. Dreamers don’t need pity. They need what America promises: freedom, opportunity, and a place to belong."
DACA gave me hope, but 13 years later, I’m still waiting for certainty
On DACA’s 13th anniversary, hundreds of thousands remain trapped in limbo
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June 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Living in a constant state of limbo is no way to build a life. We need a permanent solution, and we need it now. Dreamers don’t need pity. They need what America promises: freedom, opportunity, and a place to belong."
Point Roberts article in NY Times www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/b...
How a Tiny Community Got Caught Up in Trump’s Attacks on Canada
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June 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Point Roberts article in NY Times www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/b...
Reposted by Scott Railton
An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
June 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
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“Our immigration system is transforming from one that respects the rule of law and due process into one that prioritizes enforcement and spreads fear.” READ the #ThinkImmigration blog post from AILA experts: bit.ly/3T6AWbP
Think Immigration: Eroding Trust: USCIS and EOIR’s Role in Trump-Era Immigration Enforcement
AILA staff members Heather Hogan, Cristina Rodriguez and Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres describe the impact of ICE arrests at immigration courts and USCIS interviews, and how those arrests are robbing indivi...
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June 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“Our immigration system is transforming from one that respects the rule of law and due process into one that prioritizes enforcement and spreads fear.” READ the #ThinkImmigration blog post from AILA experts: bit.ly/3T6AWbP
Reposted by Scott Railton
AILA ED Ben Johnson responds to the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard in LA: “The military must never be used as a tool of political convenience. Our Constitution must be upheld. Silence in the face of these abuses is complicity.” bit.ly/3HCIbWf
AILA Executive Director Condemns Violence and Trump Administration’s Abuse of Power in Response to LA Protests
AILA ED Ben Johnson responds to the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, stating “The military must never be used as a tool of political convenience. Our Constitutio...
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June 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
AILA ED Ben Johnson responds to the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard in LA: “The military must never be used as a tool of political convenience. Our Constitution must be upheld. Silence in the face of these abuses is complicity.” bit.ly/3HCIbWf
As someone who has spent his life hearing “Beam me up Scotty,” I really should’ve know this. Appreciative.
June 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
As someone who has spent his life hearing “Beam me up Scotty,” I really should’ve know this. Appreciative.
A few months ago, Trump was giving Musk the keys to all of U.S. government and the data for all the people. Now we have this week. Seems like Republicans in Congress should show more concern.
June 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A few months ago, Trump was giving Musk the keys to all of U.S. government and the data for all the people. Now we have this week. Seems like Republicans in Congress should show more concern.
So a guy named Wardle created the Wordle? Missed that. www.pcmag.com/news/josh-wa...
Josh Wardle Explains Why He Sold Wordle
You've got six chances to guess why.
www.pcmag.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
So a guy named Wardle created the Wordle? Missed that. www.pcmag.com/news/josh-wa...
Exhaustation is a word, right? Like a super form of exhaustion?
May 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Exhaustation is a word, right? Like a super form of exhaustion?