Slatton & Hass Immigration Advocates, LLC

05/30/2026

Quick break from my birthday weekend because I’ve been meaning to make this video. I know a lot of folks are scared (which was the point) but I’m going to keep filing 485s with adjusted language.

05/19/2026

I really like my job. The wins are satisfying.

05/15/2026

You’re doing amazing Jack!

05/14/2026

God bless the folks putting together bond funds.

05/13/2026

https://slattonhasslaw.com/blog/uscis-pa-2026-01-is-dhs-going-after-daca-again

On May 8, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued Policy Alert PA-2026-01, titled "Deferred Action as an Extraordinary Use of Prosecutorial Discretion." It took effect immediately. Since it was posted by AILA on May 11, I have heard from clients, colleagues, and community members who are understandably alarmed. This analysis is meant to clarify what the document actually does and what it signals.

A new USCIS policy memo does not end DACA. But it signals a clear direction of travel, lays legal groundwork for future action, and must be watched closely by anyone with a stake in deferred action relief. DACA has not been terminated. Existing grants remain valid. This is not a reason to panic.

05/09/2026

Today at 2pm, our firm will be putting on a Know Your Rights presentation at Annapolis Middle School. The school is organizing an incredible community tabling event with tons of great resources, companies, and goodies. Come join us!

05/09/2026

It’s a hard job but the wins are really great wins. I’m proud of the team’s work. And mine.

05/06/2026

Sorry not sorry.

05/01/2026

It might not look like much, but very talented people work in this office. I really love my team.

04/27/2026

This past week, one of our partners, Ashley Hass, had the privilege of presenting on human-centered and trauma-informed advocacy with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland — topics that are vital to the future of our profession.

As lawyers, we’re trained to think in terms of statutes, procedures, and precedent. But behind every case is a person with a story — often one that involves pain, loss, or vulnerability. Trauma-informed and human-centered advocacy challenges us to see beyond the legal issues and focus on the human experience driving them.

It means leading with empathy, listening before advising, and ensuring our clients feel seen, heard, and safe — not buried in legalese or detached process. While the legal side of the process is important to any case, the client's well-being and trust in their legal team is arguably more important because the case wouldn't exist without that trust and rapport.

Guiding the next generation of lawyers to center compassion in their practice gives hope for a more just and humane legal system. 💙