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The Olawale Law Firm is dedicated to its core values: PRICE- Passion for Justice, Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

We represent injured clients and those seeking immigration reliefs.

11/03/2026

SHE REPORTED TO ICE. SHE WAS ARRESTED. SHE FACED DEPORTATION TO A COUNTRY SHE HAD NEVER VISITED.

Our client has lived in America for nearly 20 years. She is a wife, mother of three American children, business owner, pastor, and has no criminal record.

ICE detained her when she reported as instructed and prepared to deport her to Sierra Leone, a country where she had no ties.

We intervened, obtained an emergency injunction stopping her transfer, and continued fighting for her freedom.

On November 2, a federal judge found that her constitutional rights had been violated and ordered her immediate release.

When the government proposed keeping her detained, the judge responded:

“That is out of the question.”

Watch the video to hear how we fought for her freedom.

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11/03/2026

WIN WIN REPORT

JUDGE ORDERED ICE TO RELEASE
OUR CLIENT IMMEDIATELY

Our client is a wife of a United States citizen, a mother of three United States citizen children, a pastor, and a business owner. She has lived in the United States for nearly two decades and has no criminal record.

Today, November 2, 2026, we secured a significant victory for her, and she is reuniting with her family after spending more than a month in detention.

A federal judge ordered ICE to release our client immediately from detention after finding that her constitutional rights had been violated.

On September 21, 2026, she honored an invitation from ICE to report to its office in Westerville, Ohio, ostensibly to discuss the status of her immigration proceedings.

She went to the appointment as instructed, expecting to discuss her immigration status. Instead, she was arrested and detained.

ICE subsequently informed her that she would be deported to Sierra Leone, a country where she was not born, had never lived, and had no ties.

She was facing imminent deportation when our law firm intervened.

We immediately filed an emergency motion for an injunction in federal court to stop her transfer and deportation. On September 24, 2026, the Court granted emergency relief, preventing ICE from transferring her out of the Southern District of Ohio while her case proceeded.

We continued fighting for her release.

Today, United States District Judge Michael R. Barrett issued a powerful decision granting our petition for a writ of habeas corpus and ordering her immediate release.

In his decision, Judge Barrett stated:

“This Petition presents what is undoubtedly a clear constitutional violation.”

The Court further observed:

“Petitioner is neither a criminal nor a fugitive, and Respondents have yet to produce to the Court any legitimate reason for Petitioner’s arrest and ongoing deprivation of liberty.”

The Court rejected the government’s proposal to continue detaining our client while considering a bond hearing.

Judge Barrett wrote:

“That is out of the question.”

He further described her detention as:

“A case of unlawful executive detention that stands in stark violation of Petitioner’s constitutional rights.”

The Court concluded that:

“The proper remedy for unlawful executive detention is release.”

The Court ordered ICE to release our client immediately and prohibited the government from imposing any new conditions of release that did not exist before her unlawful arrest. The Court also prohibited ICE from detaining her again, absent exigent circumstances, without first providing notice and a hearing.

This is a significant victory, not only for our client and her family, but also for the constitutional principles that protect everyone within the United States.

For nearly two decades, this woman lived in her community, raised her children, operated her business, and served others through her ministry. She complied with ICE’s invitation to report, only to lose her freedom and face deportation to a country with which she had no connection.

Today, a federal judge affirmed that the government cannot simply deprive someone of liberty without lawful justification.

I am grateful that we were able to intervene before she was deported and pursue this matter until the Court ordered her release.

Our commitment to protecting the rights of our clients remains unwavering.

At The Olawale Law Firm, we fight for justice, and today, justice prevailed.

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10/04/2026

Heads up: USCIS just raised filing fees — effective October 16.

Asylum: $102 → $105
Advance parole: $1,020 → $1,050
Initial work permits: $560 → $570
TPS: $510 → $520

And here’s what most people miss: USCIS goes by the POSTMARK, not when you dropped it in the mail. Anything postmarked on or after October 16 with the old fee gets rejected. Back to square one — weeks lost.

If you have a filing sitting on your desk, mail it THIS week.

Save this post and send it to someone who needs to file.

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09/24/2026

Whether I am in the office, in the air, or on the road, the work continues. I remain focused on fighting for my clients’ freedom, their families, and their right to due process.

This afternoon, while I was on the road heading to another engagement, the court scheduled an emergency hearing with less than an hour’s notice. I handled the hearing by phone from the road.

We had filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to stop ICE from transferring our client from Ohio to Louisiana for deportation tonight.

ICE had already cleared our client’s account and packed their belongings in preparation for the transfer.

We filed the emergency motion at 3:30 p.m.

By 6:00 p.m., the judge issued an order restraining ICE from proceeding with the removal.

When someone’s freedom and future are at stake, every minute matters.

Tonight, our client remains in the United States.

Another win for our client. Another family remains together while we continue fighting for a lasting resolution.

09/20/2026

I had the honor of speaking at the Women’s Conference at Christ International Community Church about the burdens and breakthroughs of immigrants.

Immigration is about more than visas, green cards, and citizenship. Behind the process are real people navigating the mental pressure of relocation, discrimination, unemployment, underemployment, changes in family structure, and sometimes the loss of identity that comes with trying to find your place in a new country.

We talked about these often overlooked challenges, possible solutions, and how the current immigration environment adds another layer of uncertainty and pressure for many immigrant families.

The question and answer session was vibrant. The audience was engaged, thoughtful, and willing to have an open conversation about the realities immigrants face.

Thank you to the women of CICC for the invitation and the privilege of sharing this conversation with you.

09/19/2026

I’m honored to be speaking today at the Christ International Community Church Women’s Conference in Columbus.

At 1pm, I’ll be sharing on the current immigration landscape and providing practical information for our immigrant community.

Thank you to the Women’s Ministry for the invitation. Looking forward to a meaningful day of learning, faith, and community.

Today, September 19 | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

09/15/2026

Domestic violence does not have a gender. It has a common denominator: power and control.

I was honored to serve as a panelist at the Domestic Violence 101 Immigrant Advocate Training organized by the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office.

We had an important conversation about the immigration options available to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, including VAWA self petitions, U visas, and other forms of protection.

For immigrant survivors, abuse can take another troubling form. An abusive partner may use immigration status as a weapon by threatening deportation, withholding documents, refusing to cooperate with immigration filings, or convincing the victim that leaving the relationship means losing the ability to remain in the United States.

Knowledge can begin to break that control.

I also spoke about a misconception that deserves more attention: domestic violence is not gender specific.

Women experience domestic violence. Men experience domestic violence. Their experiences may differ in frequency, severity, and how they are reported, but abuse does not become less real because the victim is a man.

Men are often conditioned to remain silent. Some fear ridicule. Some believe they will not be taken seriously. Others have been taught that admitting they are being abused somehow makes them less of a man.

As an immigration lawyer and divorce coach, I believe we cannot effectively address domestic violence if we have already decided what a victim is supposed to look like.

Every survivor deserves to be heard.

Every survivor deserves to know their rights.

Every survivor deserves access to help without shame.

Thank you to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office for bringing advocates together to learn, share, and become better equipped to serve those who may be suffering silently.

Sometimes the first step toward freedom is simply discovering that you have options.

08/16/2026

I was honored to speak at Global Village Vineyard Church today.

I am deeply grateful to Pastor Jean Paul Tiendrebeogo for graciously ceding his pulpit to me and giving me the opportunity to speak to his congregation about the rapidly changing immigration landscape.

For many immigrant families, these are difficult and uncertain times. Laws and policies are changing quickly, and behind every new policy are real people trying to understand what it means for their lives, their families, their jobs, and their futures.

Today was about more than explaining immigration law. It was about replacing misinformation with knowledge, fear with understanding, and despair with the courage to explore every lawful option that may still be available.

I reminded the community that difficult circumstances should never prevent us from seeking answers. Immigration laws may change, but knowledge gives us the ability to respond wisely, prepare ourselves, and make informed decisions.

Thank you to Pastor Jean Paul and the entire Global Village Vineyard Church family for welcoming me and creating a space where law, community, faith, and hope could meet.

I left encouraged by the questions, the conversations, and the determination of the people I met.

Even in uncertain times, we must continue to educate, encourage, and advocate for one another.

08/14/2026

⚠️ MAJOR IMMIGRATION UPDATE: Traveling with Advance Parole may no longer be as safe as you think.

The Board of Immigration Appeals has issued a significant decision in Matter of Del Carmen Lara that changes how certain departures under Advance Parole may be treated when determining the three year and ten year unlawful presence bars.

If you have DACA, TPS, or another basis for Advance Parole and have accumulated unlawful presence in the United States, do not travel simply because your Advance Parole has been approved.

An approved travel document does not necessarily mean that traveling will have no consequences for your future green card application.

Watch the video before making travel plans, and speak with a competent immigration attorney about your individual history.

Please share this. Someone considering Advance Parole needs to know.

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08/10/2026

Twenty four years ago, I arrived in Ohio, to attend Capital University Law School.

I had enough money to pay my first month’s rent and little else. My hope was simple. Find a job before the next rent became due.

I moved to Columbus, a city where I did not know a single person. There was no network to lean on, no family waiting for me, and no guarantee that everything would work out. There was only faith, and a commitment to become a man who would leave his community better than he found it.

That journey has taken me farther than I could have imagined.

On August 20, 2026, I will be honored to be pinned as a member of the 100 Black Men of Central Ohio. To me, this is more than joining an organization. It is a commitment to stand alongside a brotherhood of accomplished men dedicated to mentoring young people, strengthening families, advancing education, promoting economic empowerment, and serving our community with purpose.

It is an opportunity to give back to the city that welcomed me and helped shape the man I have become.

If you are in Columbus, I would be honored to have you celebrate this milestone with me. Your presence and your support will also help advance the mission of an organization that is investing in the next generation of leaders.

I hope you will join me at the Historic Lincoln Theatre on Thursday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m.

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