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Listen "#443 Inside Maui Immigration: Fires, Enforcement & Community Response with Kevin Block, Esq."
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 443 of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox Podcast, Maui immigration attorney Kevin Block takes us inside one of the country's most unique immigration landscapes—where Pacific Islander, Latin American, and COFA communities intersect, and where a small but fiercely collaborative bar steps up during crises like the Lahaina fire. Kevin shares his unconventional journey into the field, the realities of running a high-volume practice on an island, and what detention, enforcement, and community organizing look like under the current administration. From cultural insights to practice-building wisdom, this conversation is packed with stories, strategy, and heart—an inspiring listen for any immigration lawyer looking to sharpen their practice and understand a corner of the immigration world few ever get to see. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Episode Intro 02:27 – How Kevin Entered Immigration Law 04:27 – Immigration Case Types in Hawaii 07:14 – Understanding the COFA Agreement 08:08 – Maui's Immigration Landscape & Client Demographics 09:13 – Running a Small Practice: Multitasking vs. Deep Work 10:59 – ICE Enforcement in Hawaii & Mass Arrests 12:19 – Mid-Episode Community Announcement 12:59 – Speaking at the AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Fall Conference 15:12 – Filing Habeas & Advocacy in Hawaii 16:44 – How to Organize Immigration Non-Profits & Community Response 21:12 – How to Contact Kevin Block, Esq.22:46 – Closing Show Notes: (1) AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Fall Conference (2) Kevin Block's LinkedIn Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Check out eimmigration by Cerenade webinar [Keys to Building Resilience in Immigration Law for 2026] Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine! Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox
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