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Elizabeth Ricci

Partner at Rambana & Ricci
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I am an award-winning, AV-rated immigration attorney practicing for 20+ years. My husband Neil St. John Rambana and I co-founded Ricci & Rambana, a personalized, full service, multi-lingual immigration law practice focusing on complex immigration, immigration litigation and administrative immigration issues. Representative clients range from large companies to families from Australia to Zimbabwe.

I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala before I attended Nova Southeastern School of Law. I have taught Immigration, among other subjects, at the college level. Frequently, I am a guest columnist and immigration law expert on CNN, Univision, Fox & Friends, and MSNBC, in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on several regional and local sources. The Philadelphia Inquirer dubbed me the “Go-to Lawyer for Veterans” since I represent foreign-born veterans in pursuit of US citizenship at no charge and am a subject matter expert in the field.

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  • Supreme Court Ruling on Third Country Removals Sparks Legal Concerns
    Elizabeth warns of "devastating consequences" for asylum seekers due to the Supreme Court's decision on third country removals. Immigrants face deportation to dangerous countries with minimal notice, challenging legal protections. She highlights potential conflicts with international human rights obligations and advises families to maintain documentation and emergency plans. Legal strategies should focus on protective orders and documenting government violations.
  • Supreme Court Decision Sparks Birthright Citizenship Debate
    Elizabeth explains that the Supreme Court limited federal judges' power to issue nationwide injunctions, affecting birthright citizenship. With 28 states undecided and 22 challenging the order, the decision could lead to legal limbo for children of visa holders. Elizabeth warns, "What should be guaranteed equal protection under the 14th Amendment has now become a privilege for those who can afford to fight for it."
  • Judicial Oversight Challenges Trump-Era Deportation Efforts
    Elizabeth notes, "Due process applies to all," highlighting ICE's protocol failures. She questions the executive's limited discretion in removals and the use of the Alien Enemies Act without a declared war. Elizabeth observes bipartisan judicial skepticism towards Trump-era policies, indicating real legal issues rather than political bias.
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  • I’m already hearing from Venezuelan and Colombian clients that they’re very disappointed in the Governor. One client from Mexico was going to open up a large business in Florida and he’s decided to take it elsewhere, just because it’s a very anti-immigrant sentiment here, it’s not a welcoming state anymore.

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