Towson, Maryland, United States
Experienced Resident Fellow with a demonstrated history of working in the public policy industry. Strong community and social services professional skilled in Government, Legal Writing, Election Law, Trials, and Civil Rights.
Advised the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on matters related to the national security of the United States. Directed staff oversight of issues relating to the Departments of Justice, Defense, State, and Homeland Security, and national intelligence. Supervised the preparation of hearings before the Committee and Subcommittee. Performed and supervised transcribed interviews and depositions of witnesses.
Held hearings and issued decisions in cases involving more than 15,000 aliens charged with removability from the United States. Issued orders in cases where aliens sought release on bond. Adjudicated applications for immigration benefits. Administered oath of naturalization to new citizens.
Advised the Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims on matters relating to the enforcement of the immigration laws and on immigration policy. Performed oversight of the operations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Office of Immigration Litigation, and the Consular Affairs section of the Department of State. Prepared hearings on immigration legislation and oversight. Drafted, advised on, and negotiated proposed legislation.