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Undocumented? What to Know Before a Second Trump Term | KQED

The Trump administration's potential changes to immigration case priorities may create fear among immigrant communities, exacerbating a culture of terror.

Dear Jurisprudence: Can Donald Trump Wave a Wand to Get Rid of Birthright Citizenship?

There are serious concerns about the potential undermining of birthright citizenship under a second Trump administration, particularly through regulatory changes.

Chemerinsky: What can we expect from SCOTUS in 2025?

Trump's presidency is likely to provoke numerous legal challenges regarding immigration and budget policies, particularly from Democratic-led states.

Trump's vow to use US troops for mass deportations could face intense resistance - starting from within the military

Trump plans to use military for mass deportations, possibly bypassing laws limiting military in law enforcement.

SF immigration advocates prepare for 'emboldened' Trump administration

San Francisco prepares for heightened immigration challenges under a more restrictive Trump administration, particularly for asylum seekers facing domestic violence.

Conservative group warns San Diego County officials on sanctuary' immigration policy

A conservative group warns elected officials in sanctuary jurisdictions of civil and criminal consequences for policies protecting undocumented immigrants.

Undocumented? What to Know Before a Second Trump Term | KQED

The Trump administration's potential changes to immigration case priorities may create fear among immigrant communities, exacerbating a culture of terror.

Dear Jurisprudence: Can Donald Trump Wave a Wand to Get Rid of Birthright Citizenship?

There are serious concerns about the potential undermining of birthright citizenship under a second Trump administration, particularly through regulatory changes.

Chemerinsky: What can we expect from SCOTUS in 2025?

Trump's presidency is likely to provoke numerous legal challenges regarding immigration and budget policies, particularly from Democratic-led states.

Trump's vow to use US troops for mass deportations could face intense resistance - starting from within the military

Trump plans to use military for mass deportations, possibly bypassing laws limiting military in law enforcement.

SF immigration advocates prepare for 'emboldened' Trump administration

San Francisco prepares for heightened immigration challenges under a more restrictive Trump administration, particularly for asylum seekers facing domestic violence.

Conservative group warns San Diego County officials on sanctuary' immigration policy

A conservative group warns elected officials in sanctuary jurisdictions of civil and criminal consequences for policies protecting undocumented immigrants.
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#public-safety

Exclusive | Queens pol follows Trump border czar's lead, demands NYC stop 'breaking law' and scrap sanctuary policies

New York City should abolish sanctuary policies that protect criminal migrants and threaten public safety, argues Councilman Robert Holden.

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

New laws are being introduced to combat organized immigration crime through travel bans and social media restrictions for suspected people smugglers.

Exclusive | Queens pol follows Trump border czar's lead, demands NYC stop 'breaking law' and scrap sanctuary policies

New York City should abolish sanctuary policies that protect criminal migrants and threaten public safety, argues Councilman Robert Holden.

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

New laws are being introduced to combat organized immigration crime through travel bans and social media restrictions for suspected people smugglers.
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#netherlands

Dutch cabinet agrees strict new asylum rules

The Dutch government plans to implement some of the strictest asylum rules in Europe to reduce asylum-seeker numbers.

They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?

Thousands of third-country nationals fleeing Ukraine must leave Netherlands by March 4.
The Dutch government is asking this group to leave following a court ruling based on EU policy changes.

Dutch cabinet agrees strict new asylum rules

The Dutch government plans to implement some of the strictest asylum rules in Europe to reduce asylum-seeker numbers.

They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?

Thousands of third-country nationals fleeing Ukraine must leave Netherlands by March 4.
The Dutch government is asking this group to leave following a court ruling based on EU policy changes.
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Court finds neo-Nazi planned attack at law firm

A court found that Cavan Medlock prepared a terrorism attack on an immigration law firm, spurred by a Daily Mail article.

We had an unconventional engagement and wedding. I proposed to him, my engagement ring came after the wedding, and we walked each other down the aisle.

The couple prioritized personal preferences over traditional wedding norms, creating a unique and meaningful engagement and marriage experience.

Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations

Trump plans to declare a national emergency to pursue mass deportations post-election, yet faces doubts regarding legal authority and practicality.
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Judge Strikes Down Biden Initiative Shielding Immigrant Spouses From Deportation | KQED

The Biden administration's immigration initiative was ruled unauthorized, heightening concerns for immigrant families amid Trump's election and promises of strict immigration enforcement.

A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a law empowering police to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Federal court temporarily blocked law's implementation, citing conflict with federal law.
Case has significant implications for immigration law and border enforcement amid political divisions. Judge blocked law, emphasizing Supremacy Clause of the Constitution gives federal government authority over immigration matters.

Judge Strikes Down Biden Initiative Shielding Immigrant Spouses From Deportation | KQED

The Biden administration's immigration initiative was ruled unauthorized, heightening concerns for immigrant families amid Trump's election and promises of strict immigration enforcement.

A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a law empowering police to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Federal court temporarily blocked law's implementation, citing conflict with federal law.
Case has significant implications for immigration law and border enforcement amid political divisions. Judge blocked law, emphasizing Supremacy Clause of the Constitution gives federal government authority over immigration matters.
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Free Legal Aid in the Bay Area: How it Works, Where to Find it | KQED

Legal aid provides free legal representation based on income eligibility, unlike private law firms that charge for their services.
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Arizona voters approve GOP-backed immigration measure

Arizona voters favor increased law enforcement powers for immigration oversight amidst federal dissatisfaction.
Prop. 314's success may lead to renewed concerns about racial profiling and resource allocation.

Migrant smuggler aided sneaking in people to the UK in lorries and van

Khaled Mahmud was sentenced to 10 years for leading a people smuggling network in the UK.
The operation involved hiding migrants in vehicles and charging them exorbitant fees.

Arizona voters approve GOP-backed immigration measure

Arizona voters favor increased law enforcement powers for immigration oversight amidst federal dissatisfaction.
Prop. 314's success may lead to renewed concerns about racial profiling and resource allocation.

Migrant smuggler aided sneaking in people to the UK in lorries and van

Khaled Mahmud was sentenced to 10 years for leading a people smuggling network in the UK.
The operation involved hiding migrants in vehicles and charging them exorbitant fees.
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The 7 Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship, From Europe to the Caribbean

Election anxiety is driving many Americans to seek second citizenship or residency abroad.
Options for obtaining citizenship include ancestry claims and investment in 'golden passport' schemes.
European Union citizenship offers significant benefits, including job and study opportunities across member nations.
#border-security

Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot initiative allowing local law enforcement to arrest people crossing the border illegally, amid significant opposition.

In Arizona, Immigration Policies of the Moment Mimic the Policies of the Past

Arizona Republicans are pushing for a ballot measure to make unlawfully entering Arizona from Mexico a state crime.

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest suspected immigrants
Judge ruled law conflicts with federal law over states' rights

Biden reportedly considers bypassing Congress to crackdown on migration at US-Mexico border live

White House considering using federal immigration law aspects from Trump era for crackdown on migrants crossing Mexico border.
Biden administration exploring unilateral executive actions amid challenges from Republican lawmakers.

Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot initiative allowing local law enforcement to arrest people crossing the border illegally, amid significant opposition.

In Arizona, Immigration Policies of the Moment Mimic the Policies of the Past

Arizona Republicans are pushing for a ballot measure to make unlawfully entering Arizona from Mexico a state crime.

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest suspected immigrants
Judge ruled law conflicts with federal law over states' rights

Biden reportedly considers bypassing Congress to crackdown on migration at US-Mexico border live

White House considering using federal immigration law aspects from Trump era for crackdown on migrants crossing Mexico border.
Biden administration exploring unilateral executive actions amid challenges from Republican lawmakers.
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The changes to Germany's immigration and citizenship rules in June 2024

New 'Opportunity Card' visa introduced in Germany in June 2024 for skilled workers from outside the EU seeking employment, with relaxed entry and working conditions.

Immigration law firm will expand nearly 10% with addition of Seyfarth Shaw team

Berry Appleman & Leiden to expand by nearly 10% with Seyfarth Shaw team addition.

Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The Senate held an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a rare event for a U.S. Cabinet official in almost 150 years.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status

Mayor Eric Adams supports modifying sanctuary city laws to allow deportation of migrants who commit serious crimes.
Existing laws restrict cooperation with federal ICE agents for foreign nationals charged but not convicted of a crime.

Texas concedes law allowing judges to deport migrants may have gone too far'

Texas concedes overreach in immigration law SB4
Debate over state versus federal authority on immigration

NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status

Mayor Eric Adams supports modifying sanctuary city laws to allow deportation of migrants who commit serious crimes.
Existing laws restrict cooperation with federal ICE agents for foreign nationals charged but not convicted of a crime.

Texas concedes law allowing judges to deport migrants may have gone too far'

Texas concedes overreach in immigration law SB4
Debate over state versus federal authority on immigration
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The Texas Immigration Law Is Doomed

Texas law SB-4, granting state officials immigration law enforcement power, is predicted to fail due to constitutional constraints.
Legal analysis sometimes involves predicting outcomes based on practicality rather than searching for correct answers through case law.

Texas law that allows arrest of migrants suspected of illegally crossing border to remain on hold

Texas law allowing arrest and deportation of migrants remains on hold after federal appeals court ruling
Justice Department argues Texas law violates federal authority and would create chaos at the border
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How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no sense

Migrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal laws
Supreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority.

Supreme Court clears way for Texas to enforce immigration law, for now

Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration law
Lower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional

An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a Victory

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has a conservative reputation, and the Supreme Court has allowed the aggressive Texas immigration law to go into effect for now.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Fifth Circuit for not considering the constitutionality and harm caused by the law before allowing it to be enforced.

How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect

The Texas plan to arrest migrants crossing the border is on hold pending a Supreme Court decision.
The law allows any Texas police officer to arrest migrants for illegal entry under specific circumstances.

How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no sense

Migrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal laws
Supreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority.

Supreme Court clears way for Texas to enforce immigration law, for now

Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration law
Lower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional

An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a Victory

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has a conservative reputation, and the Supreme Court has allowed the aggressive Texas immigration law to go into effect for now.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Fifth Circuit for not considering the constitutionality and harm caused by the law before allowing it to be enforced.

How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect

The Texas plan to arrest migrants crossing the border is on hold pending a Supreme Court decision.
The law allows any Texas police officer to arrest migrants for illegal entry under specific circumstances.
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Texas' controversial migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect Tuesday

Texas' plans to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally were put on hold after a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals order.
The U.S. Supreme Court initially allowed the strict immigration law but later an appeals court panel paused it again.

Law Firm Managing Partner Shares Her Journey To The Top

The challenging and rewarding nature of immigration law
The importance of resilience and empathy in the field

It's Trump's Congress Again

Trump's ability to influence the legislative process has been resurrected now that he has the Republican presidential nomination in his grasp.
Failure to pass an immigration law deal could have historically damning consequences.
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French court annuls large part of country's new immigration law

France's constitutional council has declared parts of the country's new immigration law unconstitutional.
The annulled articles include restrictions on family reunifications and student residency permits, as well as making residing in France illegally a crime.

French court scraps large parts of hardline immigration law as unconstitutional

France's Constitutional Council rejected several measures in a divisive new immigration law.
The rejected measures include making it harder for immigrants to bring their families to France and limiting their access to social welfare.

Controversial new French immigration law promulgated by Macron

The formal text of a new immigration law was published in France, with instructions for applying the legislation already given to officials.
The law's promulgation follows the Constitutional Council's censure of 35 out of 86 articles, including controversial measures requested by the right, such as restrictions on social benefits and immigration quotas.

French immigration law: What are the measures deemed unconstitutional?

France's Constitutional Council has struck down large parts of a divisive new immigration law due to it being unconstitutional.
The law included provisions that discriminated against immigrants in accessing social welfare benefits.

Inside France: Farmers, the far-right and fabulous French puns

The Conseil Constitutionnel rejected many high-profile additions to France's new immigration law, resulting in a bill that is closer to the government's original version.
Far-right leader Jordan Bardella criticized the ruling, but populists attacking judges can be effective in other countries.

French court annuls large part of country's new immigration law

France's constitutional council has declared parts of the country's new immigration law unconstitutional.
The annulled articles include restrictions on family reunifications and student residency permits, as well as making residing in France illegally a crime.

French court scraps large parts of hardline immigration law as unconstitutional

France's Constitutional Council rejected several measures in a divisive new immigration law.
The rejected measures include making it harder for immigrants to bring their families to France and limiting their access to social welfare.

Controversial new French immigration law promulgated by Macron

The formal text of a new immigration law was published in France, with instructions for applying the legislation already given to officials.
The law's promulgation follows the Constitutional Council's censure of 35 out of 86 articles, including controversial measures requested by the right, such as restrictions on social benefits and immigration quotas.

French immigration law: What are the measures deemed unconstitutional?

France's Constitutional Council has struck down large parts of a divisive new immigration law due to it being unconstitutional.
The law included provisions that discriminated against immigrants in accessing social welfare benefits.

Inside France: Farmers, the far-right and fabulous French puns

The Conseil Constitutionnel rejected many high-profile additions to France's new immigration law, resulting in a bill that is closer to the government's original version.
Far-right leader Jordan Bardella criticized the ruling, but populists attacking judges can be effective in other countries.
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Immigration Law Firm Marketing: Strategies For Success

Having a national practice is different than having a state-specific legal practice.
Content marketing is the backbone of your online presence and can drive traffic to your legal services.

French prime minister resigns following recent political turmoil over immigration

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned following political backlash over a new immigration law.
President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to appoint a new government to regain momentum in his second term.
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France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals.

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals.

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals.

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals.
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Biden to give D-Day anniversary speech; Fat Joe fights for hospital price transparency

President Biden commemorates D-Day anniversary in France with key themes of freedom and democracy.
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