Andrew Nietor
@nietorlaw.com
Immigration & Criminal Defense attorney. Board member: @AILANational & Federal Defenders of San Diego. Underdog advocate, dog dad, corny humor, nice guy.
Not to look a gift order in the mouth but consider that it required a federal court to stop ICE from pepper spraying, arresting peaceful protesters. I don’t accept this should have even been necessary & demonstrates how extreme & lawless this administration has become www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters
The ruling in a case from December applies to federal agents participating in immigration enforcement under Operation Metro Surge.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Not to look a gift order in the mouth but consider that it required a federal court to stop ICE from pepper spraying, arresting peaceful protesters. I don’t accept this should have even been necessary & demonstrates how extreme & lawless this administration has become www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
It seems like she didn't really deserve it either. I mean, what else does she think she would have to promise him and give up on behalf of the Venezuelan people in order to secure his support (i.e. be his puppet)? That's one tainted medal at this point.
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Venezuela’s Machado gave Trump her Nobel prize. In return she received a swag bag but no promise of support
When Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado walked into the White House on Thursday, she came bearing the gift US President Donald Trump has long coveted: a Nobel Peace Prize.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
It seems like she didn't really deserve it either. I mean, what else does she think she would have to promise him and give up on behalf of the Venezuelan people in order to secure his support (i.e. be his puppet)? That's one tainted medal at this point.
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A good lesson about the moral alternative to “”I was just following orders.”
Kudos to them.
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Kudos to them.
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Prosecutors Quit After Order Targeting Minneapolis ICE Victim’s Widow
The Department of Justice wants to investigate the wife Renee Good left behind, instead of keeping the focus on the ICE agent who killed her.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:55 AM
A good lesson about the moral alternative to “”I was just following orders.”
Kudos to them.
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Kudos to them.
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ICE is planning to go door to door. Here’s a tip: if they knock on your door, feel free to quote Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. (If you know, you know).
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ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a white board with the letter g on it
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January 12, 2026 at 1:28 AM
ICE is planning to go door to door. Here’s a tip: if they knock on your door, feel free to quote Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. (If you know, you know).
Check out my blog with @aila.org, challenging us as individuals and as a nation to think big when it comes to New Year's resolutions.
As we begin a new year, AILA Board of Governors member Andrew Nietor calls on America to “commit to a healthier democracy, a more productive community, and a more compassionate society.” Read more on #ThinkImmigration https://bit.ly/4jpTDmU
Think Immigration: America’s New Year’s Resolutions
AILA Board of Governors Member Andrew Nietor calls for America to make some resolutions this New Year, writing that we must “remember that being a nation of immigrants is not a weakness to manage but ...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Check out my blog with @aila.org, challenging us as individuals and as a nation to think big when it comes to New Year's resolutions.
This makes big headlines and will be discussed in political & academic circles for generations. For my part, I am still more outraged, saddened, and embarrassed that our country bombs small boats and double taps helpless survivors in acts of extrajudicial executions. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the country
Soon after the U.S. carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
This makes big headlines and will be discussed in political & academic circles for generations. For my part, I am still more outraged, saddened, and embarrassed that our country bombs small boats and double taps helpless survivors in acts of extrajudicial executions. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Here is the suppressed 60 minutes video about CECOT prison. By the way, it is outrageous that we need to record and share bootleg versions of a news story created in our own country. That's right out of the fascist playbook, folks. Do not accept it! m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Here is the suppressed 60 minutes video about CECOT prison. By the way, it is outrageous that we need to record and share bootleg versions of a news story created in our own country. That's right out of the fascist playbook, folks. Do not accept it! m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
¡Feliz Dia de Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
¡Feliz Dia de Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
I can think of nothing more un-American, hypocritical, or unconstitutional than pulling people out of line and denying citizenship based on their nationality. “Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
'Unspeakable cruelty': Oath ceremonies canceled for immigrants on verge of gaining citizenship
Immigrants who have already been thoroughly vetted are being turned away from naturalization ceremonies because of where they were born.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I can think of nothing more un-American, hypocritical, or unconstitutional than pulling people out of line and denying citizenship based on their nationality. “Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Attorney Andrew Nietor and other San Diego attorneys discuss the unprecedented arrests of spouses of U.S. citizens being detained at their green card interviews, where they have valid pending applications and a lawful pathway to legal residency. 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 6:21 PM
Attorney Andrew Nietor and other San Diego attorneys discuss the unprecedented arrests of spouses of U.S. citizens being detained at their green card interviews, where they have valid pending applications and a lawful pathway to legal residency. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Catching up on the news this morning, I listened to a story about Trump (shamelessly supporting Saudi prince) followed by a story about World Toilet Day. I'm picturing a random NPR producer giggling at their desk. Anyway... Happy Toilet Day, everyone!
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World Toilet Day is today! Um .. is that really the best name?
November 19 is World Toilet Day — officially declared by the United Nations to bring attention to the the 3.4 billion people who live without "safely managed sanitation."
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November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Catching up on the news this morning, I listened to a story about Trump (shamelessly supporting Saudi prince) followed by a story about World Toilet Day. I'm picturing a random NPR producer giggling at their desk. Anyway... Happy Toilet Day, everyone!
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San Diego's Bishop Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV, shares how his experience as a child refugee has shaped his leadership today: youtu.be/TlvIENC_IQA?...
Pope Leo XIV's First U.S. Bishop Appt.: From Child Refugee to Catholic Leader | EWTN News In Depth
YouTube video by EWTN News
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November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
San Diego's Bishop Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV, shares how his experience as a child refugee has shaped his leadership today: youtu.be/TlvIENC_IQA?...
Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day. Let’s all try to do two random acts of kindness; one for someone we know, and one kind gesture to a random person. Have a great day!
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If you're going to be kind to another human, today is the day to do it!
November 13 is World Kindness Day. Its goal is to encourage acts of kindness. (After all, one kind day is better than none.) Here's a look at the nature and nurturing of human kindness.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day. Let’s all try to do two random acts of kindness; one for someone we know, and one kind gesture to a random person. Have a great day!
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva: Gives her first speech in English and Spanish, identifies herself as the proud granddaughter of a bracero and first female latina from AZ in Congress, and recognizes 2 Epstein survivors she invited as guests. Respect and kudos! youtu.be/hPsrf7q-NWM?...
Rep. Adelita Grijalva slams delay of her swearing-in ceremony in first House floor speech
YouTube video by CBS News
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November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva: Gives her first speech in English and Spanish, identifies herself as the proud granddaughter of a bracero and first female latina from AZ in Congress, and recognizes 2 Epstein survivors she invited as guests. Respect and kudos! youtu.be/hPsrf7q-NWM?...
In yet another affront to the Constitution: Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility. My two immediate questions: 1) Where is Broadview? 2) Where's my rosary? blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In yet another affront to the Constitution: Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility. My two immediate questions: 1) Where is Broadview? 2) Where's my rosary? blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Think of the audacity and cruelty of seeking an emergency order to stop SNAP benefits. Also, a week after his Great Gatsby gala party. Shameless. “Trump admin seeks emergency block on order to pay food stamps in full” www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/s...
SNAP benefits: Trump admin seeks emergency block on order to pay food stamps in full
The Trump administration tried not to pay for any food stamps in November because of the government shutdown. It now proposes partial SNAP benefits.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Think of the audacity and cruelty of seeking an emergency order to stop SNAP benefits. Also, a week after his Great Gatsby gala party. Shameless. “Trump admin seeks emergency block on order to pay food stamps in full” www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/s...
I discussed with @nbcsandiego.com how the administration is diverting law enforcement resources to focus on immigration.
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Drug prosecutions drop as focus shifts to immigration
YouTube video by Andrew Nietor
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October 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I discussed with @nbcsandiego.com how the administration is diverting law enforcement resources to focus on immigration.
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Happy Feast of St. Francis! You’ve probably all seen it, but take a moment to read the Prayer of St. Francis; keep it in your mind today & accept this challenge: be an instrument of peace in some small way to someone random. And I wish you all peace.
October 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy Feast of St. Francis! You’ve probably all seen it, but take a moment to read the Prayer of St. Francis; keep it in your mind today & accept this challenge: be an instrument of peace in some small way to someone random. And I wish you all peace.
There is no authority for a $100,000 fee. The administration playbook, whether humanitarian, family, or employment immigration: isssue clearly illegal/unconstitutional policies knowing they will fall, but causing as much damage as possible in the meantime.
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Trump imposes $100K fee on H-1B visas in new immigration action | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump signed an executive action on Friday to impose a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas — in an effort to curb what the administration says is overuse of the program.
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September 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
There is no authority for a $100,000 fee. The administration playbook, whether humanitarian, family, or employment immigration: isssue clearly illegal/unconstitutional policies knowing they will fall, but causing as much damage as possible in the meantime.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/p...
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ABC = a bunch of cowards. The shocking disregard this administration has for the First Amendment is now equaled by the disappointing cowering of this, and other, companies.
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ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing
ABC announced Wednesday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be off the air indefinitely following comments regarding speculation swirling around the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
ABC = a bunch of cowards. The shocking disregard this administration has for the First Amendment is now equaled by the disappointing cowering of this, and other, companies.
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San Diego Board of Supervisors votes to include immigrant children in county’s legal services program
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Supervisors vote to include immigrant children in county’s legal services program
Federal funding to represent migrant children in immigration proceedings ends next month
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September 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
San Diego Board of Supervisors votes to include immigrant children in county’s legal services program
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The BIA's recent decision to strip immigration judges of bond authority is disastrous and will cause irreparable harm. My fellow @aila.org members and I aren’t giving up. We stand ready to advocate for our clients and their fundamental rights. bit.ly/42jDxUs
AILA: BIA’s Decision Ignores Decades of Precedent, Stripping Immigration Judges of Bond Authority
AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson respond to the BIA decision in <em>Matter of Yajure Hurtado</em> noting that "This decision will put billions of taxpayer dollars in the p...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The BIA's recent decision to strip immigration judges of bond authority is disastrous and will cause irreparable harm. My fellow @aila.org members and I aren’t giving up. We stand ready to advocate for our clients and their fundamental rights. bit.ly/42jDxUs