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Azelie Ziegler Shelby

Azelie Ziegler Shelby is an attorney at Shelby Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, estate planning, immigration, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law, with a strong background in motion practice. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1993, she is also admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where she served on the Jessup International Moot Court Team.

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Inadmissibility: 7 reasons to understand

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Last Modified on Feb 05, 2025

There are seven reasons why people may be inadmissible into the United States as foreign immigrants. Some of these reasons help protect the people already living in the country from…

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Mother says U.S. government treated her unfairly regarding asylum

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Many people who now live and work in Louisiana came here from other countries of origin, including some from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some immigrants’ journeys went according to…

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Many Louisiana families distraught over immigration detention

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

One can only imagine the grief of being at home, or some public place, with family members, enjoying time together, when immigration officials suddenly show up and place a father,…

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Man hoping for U visa under US immigration law to avoid removal

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

Many families in Louisiana include immigrants who are currently facing legal status problems. U.S. immigration law is complex, and any number of issues can cause complications resulting in very stressful…

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Asylum offices apparently no longer off-limits for ICE arrests

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

A man whose country of origin is Sudan was hoping to obtain protection from the U.S. government. Instead, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials showed up immediately after his asylum hearing…

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Activists organize a border rally for immigrant rights

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Immigrants bring so much value and diversity to the United States. However, when deportations of undocumented immigrants increase, our country loses this value. Nevertheless, many immigrants are currently living under…

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