John Sandweg

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• Politico

  New York City Mayor Eric Adams—his own security clearance in question—says NYPD on high alert

  This article covers New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment and security clearances. Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners John Sandweg and Joe Maher are quoted in the coverage discussing factors that will likely be considered in determining whether Adams’ security clearances should be revoked or suspended due to the allegations.

  Oct 2, 2024
• CBS mornings

  Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner

  John Sandweg, leader of NP’s Cross-Border Risks team, joined this broadcast segment to discuss President Biden’s anticipated executive order to partially shut down asylum processing along the US-Mexico border and how the executive order could make a significant difference in bringing more order to the border.

  June 4, 2024
• ABC News

  He says the US government is ‘hell-bent’ on taking what’s left

  This article featuring an interview with Julian Rudolph, whose father murdered his mother in 2016, covers an ongoing dispute related to insurance policy proceeds and other assets seized by the Justice Department. Chicago partner Chris Hotaling and Washington DC partner John Sandweg, both of the Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice, are mentioned for representing Julian and his sister, AnaBianca, in seeking to recover proceeds and assets.

  Dec 20, 2023
• CNN

  Anna Sorokin has invented her next identity: Asylum seeker

  Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner John Sandweg is quoted in this article, which profiles client Anna Sorokin. John says the team remains optimistic that the Board of Immigration Appeals will agree that Sorokin’s home confinement sentence is unnecessary and that a social media ban infringes on her right to free speech.

  June 23, 2023
• Roll Call

  Decrease in border crossings hasn’t slowed criticism

  Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, leader of the Cross-Border Risks team, is quoted in this article covering recent developments at the U.S.-Mexico border following the expiration of pandemic-era asylum restrictions, known as Title 42.

  June 21, 2023
• Global News (Canada)

  Global migrant crisis worsens during the pandemic

  This broadcast report on refugee crisis areas around the globe quotes Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner and former acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement John Sandweg on resources that are needed at the US-Mexico border and the need for countries to work together.
  Jan 2, 2022
• NBC News

  'I wish I could switch places with you': By text U.S. veteran tries to help Afghan friend escape Kabul

  This article about an Afghan interpreter who worked with the U.S. and is stranded with his family in Kabul quotes Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, who formerly served as acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and acting General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, on documentation for vetting and approving individuals who get on flights to the U.S.
  Aug 19, 2021
• CNN

  New Day with John Berman and Brianna Keilar

  Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, who formerly served as acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and acting General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, joined the program to discuss the U.S.-Mexico border crisis, after more than 200,000 migrants were taken into U.S. custody in July.
  Aug 13, 2021
• SC Magazine

  ‘We desperately need a director’: Cyber advocates sound off as senator delays CISA confirmation

  Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, leader of NP’s Cross-Border Risks team, is quoted in this article covering the delayed confirmation of Jen Easterly to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
  June 24, 2021
• Government Executive

  Biden's DHS Pick Defends Ethics Record, Promises Morale Boost for Workforce

  This article on Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Homeland Security Department quotes Washington, D.C. Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner and former acting General Counsel for DHS John Sandweg on how DHS career workers know it’s their job to help the president execute policies, regardless of their political views.
  Jan 19, 2021
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody snags former DHS official to lead new team

  This article quotes CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Glincher and Washington, D.C., Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, discussing John’s arrival at Nixon Peabody to head up the firm’s new cross-border risks team.
  Sep 11, 2019
• Reuters Legal

  Career tracker Lawyers on the move

  This roundup of key personnel moves in the legal industry features the addition of Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner John Sandweg and his legal team. They are spearheading NP’s new Cross-Border Risks team.
  Sep 9, 2019
• Bloomberg Law

  Nixon Peabody adds ex-ICE director amid white collar swoon

  This article highlights the arrival of Washington DC Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, a former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

  John comes to NP after leading his own boutique firm, Frontier Solutions. He joins NP along with five team members: counsel Rachel Winkler, associate Catherine Ingram Hunstad, legal assistant Tracey Ford, and investigative directors Jerry Robinette and Miguel Unzueta. John and his five colleagues will spearhead our firm’s new Cross-Border Risks team.

  This article also quotes Washington DC Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner Adam Tarosky on current trends in False Claims Act prosecutions.

  Sep 4, 2019