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Victoria Slatton in the News
Reporters covering asylum, detention, and immigration enforcement turn to Victoria Slatton for the view from both sides of the system — she spent years inside the government as a USCIS asylum officer before dedicating her practice to the people that system decides on.
Former USCIS Asylum Officer · Founder & Managing Partner, Slatton & Hass · English / Español
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Coverage & commentary
Trump Targets Immigration Attorneys Over False Asylum Claims
When DHS issued a memo directing enforcement against attorneys over asylum filings, Bloomberg Law turned to Victoria for expert analysis. Drawing on her years reviewing claims from the inside as a USCIS asylum officer, she explained why the directive sweeps far beyond actual fraud — and why it risks chilling legitimate representation for people with lawful claims.
“There's a difference between a weak case, a frivolous claim and a fraudulent claim.”
— Victoria Slatton, to Bloomberg Law
DHS directs ICE to crack down on allegedly fraudulent asylum claims
Reason's coverage of the DHS asylum-enforcement directive quotes Victoria's analysis of where enforcement should draw the line — and where the new policy fails to.
Entrevistas en español con Univision Washington
Victoria appears on Univision Washington discussing detention and due process in Spanish — multiple segments between December 2025 and June 2026.
On-camera interview with NBC4 Washington
On-camera interview with NBC4 Washington on immigration detention and release.
Quoted on detention and citizenship in a national Washington Post story
The Washington Post quoted Victoria in a national story on immigration detention.
Live interview with Audie Cornish on CNN This Morning
Victoria joined Audie Cornish live on CNN This Morning to discuss immigration detention and due process.
Featured in national HuffPost coverage of immigration detention
HuffPost featured Victoria's commentary in national coverage of immigration detention.
Feature on founding a law firm in response to the 2017 travel ban
Teen Vogue profiled Victoria's decision to co-found an immigration law practice in response to the 2017 travel ban.
In her own words
Between interviews, Victoria and the firm break the immigration system down in plain language — in English and Spanish — for the people living inside it. The firm's public-education videos run on TikTok, where @slattonhassimmigration reaches an audience of 55,000+.
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Plain-language immigration explainers — know-your-rights, detention, bond, and asylum — in English and Spanish.
Recognition
Influential Women · 2026
2026 Influential Women Honoree
Recognized by Influential Women in 2026 for her work in immigration law — representing detained immigrants and their families across Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region.
Giraffe Heroes Project · 2018
Giraffe Heroes profile
Profiled by the Giraffe Heroes Project, which honors people who stick their necks out for the common good.
Media inquiries
Victoria is available for interviews and expert commentary — in English and Spanish — on asylum and the asylum office, immigration detention and bond, habeas corpus, removal defense, and USCIS policy. She is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, and works with national, regional, and Spanish-language outlets.
or call the office: 240-891-2154
Coverage and honors listed here reflect Victoria Slatton's individual commentary and recognition. Video plays through each platform's own player. This page is updated as new coverage is published.