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Policy Advocacy

We don’t just practice law.
We shape it.

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.

As seen in
U.S. Congress — House Judiciary testimony (PDF)
Daily Wire — exclusive on U-visa fraud
Law360 — coverage of Codias Law
Daily Mail — feature on the Direct Harm to Citizens framework
Daily Caller — marriage-fraud victims demand action
FAIR — Congressional committee on visa security and immigration fraud

Congressional Testimony

Testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary.

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.

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Pages of testimony
130
Witnesses on the panel
4
Statute addressed
INA § 204(c)

Policy Initiatives

Federal reforms in motion.

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.

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Active reforms
3
Branches engaged
2
Precedent secured
BIA 2026

Landmark Precedent · BIA 2026

Matter of JIN, 29 I&N Dec. 441 (BIA 2026)

A landmark BIA precedent forcing DHS to investigate marriage fraud.

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.

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In the News

Where this work is being seen.

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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National outlets
4+
Coverage Area
National
DHC feature
Daily Mail
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