Kathleen Bush-Joseph
@kathleenbush.bsky.social
Immigration attorney based in Washington, DC. Views are my own & posts ≠ endorsement. Message me to reach out.
Previously at the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago and the United Nations in Switzerland.
Previously at the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago and the United Nations in Switzerland.
Boats decorated for Bloomeroo at the Wharf
March 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Boats decorated for Bloomeroo at the Wharf
Cherry blossoms in DC
March 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Cherry blossoms in DC
In January, we wrote about the Trump administration's efforts to rescind Temporary Protected Status for nationals covered by 12 different designations
March 17, 2026 at 1:22 PM
In January, we wrote about the Trump administration's efforts to rescind Temporary Protected Status for nationals covered by 12 different designations
I'm doing a Reddit AMA at 2pm ET today with a great crew--join us and ask what's on your mind!
@kpbssandiego.bsky.social @tychehendricks.bsky.social @adamisacson.com @migrationpolicy.bsky.social @journogoose.bsky.social
@kpbssandiego.bsky.social @tychehendricks.bsky.social @adamisacson.com @migrationpolicy.bsky.social @journogoose.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I'm doing a Reddit AMA at 2pm ET today with a great crew--join us and ask what's on your mind!
@kpbssandiego.bsky.social @tychehendricks.bsky.social @adamisacson.com @migrationpolicy.bsky.social @journogoose.bsky.social
@kpbssandiego.bsky.social @tychehendricks.bsky.social @adamisacson.com @migrationpolicy.bsky.social @journogoose.bsky.social
Pentagon’s new defense strategy pulls forces abroad to focus on homeland
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Pentagon’s new defense strategy pulls forces abroad to focus on homeland
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
I know there's a lot happening but think it's worth keeping in mind that under Trump, the US military's top priority is to "defend the homeland"
That's defined as "secure our borders" & among other things, "repel forms of invasion, and deport illegal aliens" w/ DHS
That's defined as "secure our borders" & among other things, "repel forms of invasion, and deport illegal aliens" w/ DHS
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I know there's a lot happening but think it's worth keeping in mind that under Trump, the US military's top priority is to "defend the homeland"
That's defined as "secure our borders" & among other things, "repel forms of invasion, and deport illegal aliens" w/ DHS
That's defined as "secure our borders" & among other things, "repel forms of invasion, and deport illegal aliens" w/ DHS
Background on ICE shootings from Lila Hassan, an investigative journalist: www.instagram.com/p/DTQI00hDDn...
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Background on ICE shootings from Lila Hassan, an investigative journalist: www.instagram.com/p/DTQI00hDDn...
Aaron brings up an important point here. If this is expanded to anyone ICE is monitoring, we're talking about millions of people.
Wish we had more recent data, but as of FY 2024, ICE was monitoring almost 8 million people
Wish we had more recent data, but as of FY 2024, ICE was monitoring almost 8 million people
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Aaron brings up an important point here. If this is expanded to anyone ICE is monitoring, we're talking about millions of people.
Wish we had more recent data, but as of FY 2024, ICE was monitoring almost 8 million people
Wish we had more recent data, but as of FY 2024, ICE was monitoring almost 8 million people
This is what I'm talking about: t.co/VgB1fXwCIZ
January 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is what I'm talking about: t.co/VgB1fXwCIZ
It really feels like outrage about ICE & Trump's immigration enforcement has permeated across popular US culture this week
Also wild to see this from the Daily Mail
Also wild to see this from the Daily Mail
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
It really feels like outrage about ICE & Trump's immigration enforcement has permeated across popular US culture this week
Also wild to see this from the Daily Mail
Also wild to see this from the Daily Mail
The Dept. of Homeland Security is terminating Temporary Protected Status for Somalia effective March 17, 2026
www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-00596
www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-00596
January 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Dept. of Homeland Security is terminating Temporary Protected Status for Somalia effective March 17, 2026
www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-00596
www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-00596
Breaking up the feed with this gator I saw at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida over the holiday break. We were a safe distance away on a protected boardwalk 🐊
January 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Breaking up the feed with this gator I saw at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida over the holiday break. We were a safe distance away on a protected boardwalk 🐊
Project 2025 called on Congress to repeal the Diversity Visa
Short of that, it called on the administration to "evaluate" the visa for national security concerns
static.heritage.org/project2025/...
Short of that, it called on the administration to "evaluate" the visa for national security concerns
static.heritage.org/project2025/...
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Project 2025 called on Congress to repeal the Diversity Visa
Short of that, it called on the administration to "evaluate" the visa for national security concerns
static.heritage.org/project2025/...
Short of that, it called on the administration to "evaluate" the visa for national security concerns
static.heritage.org/project2025/...
DHS "is proposing significant amendments governing discretionary employment authorization for certain aliens who: have final orders of removal but are temporarily released from custody on an order of supervision (OSUP); are paroled into the United States temporarily...
December 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
DHS "is proposing significant amendments governing discretionary employment authorization for certain aliens who: have final orders of removal but are temporarily released from custody on an order of supervision (OSUP); are paroled into the United States temporarily...
The Dept. of Homeland Security has a rule pending review & issuance called "Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Alien Populations"
Do others have intel on this? My pure speculation is that it limits or rescinds work eligibility, a la Project 2025
Do others have intel on this? My pure speculation is that it limits or rescinds work eligibility, a la Project 2025
December 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Dept. of Homeland Security has a rule pending review & issuance called "Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Alien Populations"
Do others have intel on this? My pure speculation is that it limits or rescinds work eligibility, a la Project 2025
Do others have intel on this? My pure speculation is that it limits or rescinds work eligibility, a la Project 2025
December 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Rock Creek National Park was beautiful with the snow on Friday ❄️
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Rock Creek National Park was beautiful with the snow on Friday ❄️
Number of U.S. Employers Participating in E-Verify, 2011-25:
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Number of U.S. Employers Participating in E-Verify, 2011-25:
Breaking up the feed
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Breaking up the feed
Non-ERO law enforcement personnel to assist in ERO targeted operations
August 5 - August 31:
42,153
August 5 - August 31:
42,153
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Non-ERO law enforcement personnel to assist in ERO targeted operations
August 5 - August 31:
42,153
August 5 - August 31:
42,153
This is an important piece that I think everyone who cares about immigration should read:
"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible. And without lawyers, they usually lose, no matter how strong their case is.
Not paywalled: www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/2388098
"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible. And without lawyers, they usually lose, no matter how strong their case is.
Not paywalled: www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/2388098
October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This is an important piece that I think everyone who cares about immigration should read:
"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible. And without lawyers, they usually lose, no matter how strong their case is.
Not paywalled: www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/2388098
"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible. And without lawyers, they usually lose, no matter how strong their case is.
Not paywalled: www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/2388098
October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Incredible seeing veterans and so many others power through the Marine Corps Marathon in DC yesterday
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Incredible seeing veterans and so many others power through the Marine Corps Marathon in DC yesterday
It really stands out:
October 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It really stands out:
Breaking up the feed with a Rock Creek pic from the other day:
October 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Breaking up the feed with a Rock Creek pic from the other day: