"His client, a Brazilian national who had been ordered deported before she married a U.S. citizen, understood the risks as well, but ultimately decided that she

"His client, a Brazilian national who had been ordered deported before she married a U.S. citizen, understood the risks as well, but ultimately decided that she wanted to keep the appointment" This is not close to anything other than enforcement of the law. They are in the country illegally. There is a legal process to immigration. I've been through it. Nowhere are you allowed to just come into the country without permission because you might eventually apply for a green card.