Codias Law builds federal precedent, drafts policy frameworks the system is missing, and strives to empower U.S. citizen victims in proceedings that have long ignored them.
Congressional Testimony
On June 25, 2025, Managing Attorney Cody M. Brown testified before the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement. His written testimony delivered a data-driven analysis of the national immigration fraud crisis — and a plan to address it under existing federal law.
Read the 130-page testimony →Policy Initiatives
Codias Law is advocating for federal policy reforms across two branches of government. The executive branch has existing authority to implement the Direct Harm to U.S. Citizens framework and the BIA fraud-appeals pathway. Congress must repeal the U visa program.
Explore all 3 reforms →Codias Law secured the first precedent decision establishing that the Board of Immigration Appeals can hear I-130 fraud appeals brought by U.S. citizen victims — the first time in BIA history. The ruling forced DHS to investigate post-approval marriage fraud, firmly establishing that an I-130 approval is not a shield against accountability.
Read the decision →In the News
National outlets and the trade press have covered our firm’s advocacy work. The Daily Caller covered our BIA petition. The Daily Mail featured our DHC framework. The Daily Wire quoted our work on U-visa repeal. Law360 covered our precedent decision in Matter of JIN.
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