In the Press

Expert insight and commentary on federal immigration policy, enforcement, and court operations.

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Ryan Wood brings decades of inside experience to complex immigration issues. He is available to provide journalists with authoritative context on the reality of immigration enforcement and judicial procedure.
Court Procedure & EOIR Operations
Removal Proceedings & BIA Appeals
Detention & Bond Hearings
Administrative Warrants & ICE Authority
Court Backlog & Case Processing
Immigration Judge Training
Policy Implementation
Federal Litigation
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National Appearances

CBS Sunday Morning — Ted Koppel
Former Judges Speak Out on Trump Admin's Immigration Court Purges
April 19, 2026
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MS NOW (MSNBC) — Katy Tur Reports
Live television interview regarding ICE enforcement and immigration court procedure.
February 4, 2026
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The New York Times
ICE Lawyer Quits in Minnesota, Saying the Job Conflicts With Her Values
February 7, 2026.
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The Wall Street Journal
The Standoff That Has Turned Minnesota Into a Tinderbox
January 17, 2026
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Our attorneys spent decades deciding cases from the bench. They know what it takes to build a record that holds up, frame an argument that reaches the decision-maker, and present a case with the precision the forum requires. That is the standard we bring to every matter.

Attorney & Institutional Inquiry

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Appellate representation for individuals in removal proceedings, BIA appeals, motions to reopen, and direct representation in complex removal matters.

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The lawyers at Emeriti Law bring judicial integrity to their practice of immigration law. They provide their clients with clear, straightforward guidance on likely outcomes, strategies and risks. As former judges, they provide no-nonsense, honest assessments of a full range of immigration concerns.