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fromThe New Yorker
21 hours ago

Can Donald Trump Police the United States?

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that powers not delegated to the United States nor prohibited to the States are reserved for the States or the people.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Political appointments and legal challenges are key themes in appellate litigation.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

ICE walks back rapid deportation of longtime immigrant without court hearing

Federal law allows expedited removal for immigrants in the U.S. less than two years.
#supreme-court
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Supreme Court refuses to allow Florida to enforce new immigration law

Supreme Court blocks Florida's harsh penalties on undocumented migrants amid ongoing litigation.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

What the Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Means for Travel

The Supreme Court upheld the process for executive orders related to birthright citizenship without ruling on its constitutionality.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Pall of fear': Stanford student paper sues Trump admin over free speech

"In the United States of America, no one should fear a midnight knock on the door for voicing the wrong opinion," Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, said in a news release. "Free speech isn't a privilege the government hands out. Under our Constitution it is the inalienable right of every man, woman, and child."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Texas redistricting standoff escalates with threat to arrest absent Democrats US politics live

U.S. border agents were directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban after a court ruling.
#birthright-citizenship
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Setting Up Supreme Court Showdown

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Setting Up Supreme Court Showdown

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

What It Would Look Like If the Trump Administration Got Its Way in the Birthright Citizenship Case

The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump v. CASA could significantly affect birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
#sanctuary-city
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Immigrant Adoptees Who Never Became Citizens Fear Possible Deportation | KQED

A U.S. District Judge has barred federal agents from conducting detention stops in Southern California without reasonable suspicion of immigration law violations. Agents cannot rely solely on factors like race, ethnicity, or language.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Canada pauses nonbinary American's deportation to U.S., citing Trump's hostile policies

Blackhawk noted this hostile climate as well as Jenkel's role as their fiancé's primary caregiver as reasons to halt the deportation.
Canada news
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Judge Demands Explanation After El Salvador Dropkicks Trump Lies About CECOT Detainees - Above the Law

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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Biden-nominated judge rules Trump admin violated court order after deporting criminal migrants to South Sudan

The Trump administration violated a court order by deporting migrants without due process.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US court says student activist Rumeysa Ozturk must be sent to Vermont

The Trump administration faces legal challenges regarding the deportation of pro-Palestinian student activists, highlighting tensions between immigration enforcement and individual rights.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Judge Demands Explanation After El Salvador Dropkicks Trump Lies About CECOT Detainees - Above the Law

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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Biden-nominated judge rules Trump admin violated court order after deporting criminal migrants to South Sudan

The Trump administration violated a court order by deporting migrants without due process.
fromSalon.com
3 weeks ago

Trump DOJ sues Eric Adams over NYC sanctuary laws

New York City has long been at the vanguard of interfering with enforcing this country's immigration laws. Its history as a sanctuary city dates back to 1989, and its efforts to thwart federal immigration enforcement have only intensified since.
NYC politics
#sanctuary-cities
fromwww.longislandpress.com
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers observe ICE detainee conditions at Nassau jail

"Currently, 14 people are being held in the East Meadow Jail facility, where more than 1,400 people detained by ICE across the New York City metropolitan area have been held in the county jail since February."
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey's Ban on Private Prisons

New Jersey's ban on private prisons is ruled unconstitutional by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Immigration lawyers on the ropes in the Trump era: The community needs us. If we leave, they lose hope'

Immigration lawyers are overwhelmed by rising demand and a shortage of representation amid changing policies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Government Attorneys Now On Board With The Whole Secret Police Thing - Above the Law

Government attorneys in immigration cases are operating anonymously, undermining transparency in the legal process.
#deportation
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judge blocks deportation of Boulder attacker's family

A federal judge halted the deportation of the family of a suspect in a Boulder firebombing, citing urgent constitutional rights concerns.
#temporary-protected-status
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOJ launches unusual lawsuit against entire federal district court in Maryland

The Justice Department is suing federal judges for alleged judicial overreach, asserting it aims to halt perceived overreach in immigration cases.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYS AG Letitia James takes more legal action to defend humanitarian immigration program

Letitia James filed a brief urging the court to uphold an order blocking mass-terminations of humanitarian parole for over 500,000 immigrants.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 07.03.25 - Above the Law

The deal market boom has prompted intense competition among firms for legal talent amidst rising M&A activities.
#asylum
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump seizes on moral character' loophole as way to revoke citizenship

"The memo instructed the justice department's civil division to prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings in all cases permitted by law and supported by the evidence."
US politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Biggest Myth About Immigration That Even Well-Meaning Americans Believe

The Trump administration's Project Homecoming incentivizes self-deportation for undocumented immigrants with an ambiguous offer to return legally.
#asylum-seekers
fromMission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors are using a novel legal technique. Then ICE swoops in to arrest migrants.

fromMission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors are using a novel legal technique. Then ICE swoops in to arrest migrants.

#kilmar-abrego-garcia
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Nassau County brushes off NYCLU lawsuit, vows to move forward with plan to deputize local cops to 'partner' with ICE

Nassau County plans to partner local detectives with ICE despite a lawsuit claiming it's illegal under state sanctuary laws.
#harvard-university
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The alarming rise of US officers hiding behind masks: A police state'

"The practice of immigration officers hiding their identities while carrying out arrests signals a serious erosion of trust and accountability in law enforcement..."
Privacy professionals
Law
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

DOJ's Past Lies Continue to Backfire - emptywheel

The legal distinction between human smuggling and human trafficking is crucial in ongoing cases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man wrongfully deported to El Salvador must be returned to US, court rules

The US court of appeals for the second circuit in New York also required the government to provide a declaration of the current whereabouts and custodial status of Jordin Melgar-Salmeron.
UK news
#florida
fromABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Florida AG held in civil contempt for disobeying order; 'litigants cannot change the plain meaning of words,' judge says

fromABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Florida AG held in civil contempt for disobeying order; 'litigants cannot change the plain meaning of words,' judge says

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Amid increased ICE activity, advocacy groups seek additional funding from Alameda County

"We're very grateful for the county's investment to date, but I think we all know $700,000 is not enough to set up an infrastructure that covers an entire county."
East Bay (California)
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Judge who found Florida attorney general in contempt can get tougher if he violates order

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams held Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt for disobeying her order regarding undocumented immigrants.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Common Reasons Spouse Visa Applications Are Refused (And How to Avoid Them)

One of the most common reasons for refusal is failing to show that the relationship is real and ongoing. A marriage certificate or civil partnership registration is required, but on its own, it's not enough.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil

The ruling weakens the U.S. government's case against Mahmoud Khalil's detention and affirms the importance of free speech rights.
#due-process
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Politically Done': MAGA Influencers Rip GOP Senator For Telling CNN Migrants Should Go Through a Process' Before Deportation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senator Fires Back at White House Over Demand He Apologize'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends due process rights, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections against the Trump administration's actions.
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Supreme Court Again Blocks Trump's Alien Enemies Act Deportations

The Supreme Court ruling emphasizes migrants' due process rights in deportation cases.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Politically Done': MAGA Influencers Rip GOP Senator For Telling CNN Migrants Should Go Through a Process' Before Deportation

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket 06.05.25 - Above the Law

In a surprising philanthropic gesture, an anonymous donor has contributed $10 million to Vermont Law School, prompting some to suggest the school humorously rename itself as the "Anonymous School of Law." This significant donation not only boosts the law school's endowment but also highlights the ongoing conversation about anonymity in charitable giving and the impact such contributions can have on legal education.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Badenoch launches review into possible ECHR exit

Badenoch's commission is set to explore withdrawing from international legal agreements like the ECHR, seen as restricting the UK government's autonomy.
UK politics
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a business immigration lawyer. The current system is designed to get employers to say, 'Forget it.'

Current fears of deportation affect many foreign nationals despite their legal status and qualifications.
The Trump administration's policies lead to heightened scrutiny on visa applications.
Lawyers like Jason Finkelman are providing emotional support alongside legal services.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

'What matters is your location' - The rules on working remotely from France

Remote work for foreign clients in France is subject to local tax and social security laws.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

And For My Last Trick - See Also - Above the Law

Magic Circle firms seek to evolve into 'Global Elite' to stay competitive in a changing legal market.
Florida's efforts to challenge constitutional norms in immigration raise critical legal concerns.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

FL Attorney General Plays Stupid Games, Wins Stupid Prizes - Above the Law

Florida AG Uthmeier encourages enforcement of a blocked immigration law, risking contempt of court.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Florida attorney general faces contempt of court charge in showdown with Miami judge

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found Uthmeier violated her temporary restraining order last month to stop enforcing a new state law that makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter Florida after illegally crossing into the United States.
Miami food
#first-amendment
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker deported by Trump by mistake pleads for lifeline in federal court

"... I live in fear because of the past hateful incidences I experienced..."
NYC LGBT
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Immigrant-detention officer charged with choking handcuffed migrant

A security officer at a Texas immigrant detention center faces charges for allegedly choking a handcuffed detainee, shedding light on accountability issues in such facilities.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

What the end of TPS means for Venezuelans in the U.S.: Key questions answered

"The end of Temporary Protected Status in the United States represents a potentially devastating reality for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S., many of them living in South Florida after escaping the regime of Nicolás Maduro."
SF politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos to be transferred to Massachusetts

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground journalism for complex issues.
Kseniia Petrova faces serious legal challenges regarding smuggling charges after her arrest in the U.S.
#alien-enemies-act
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House's 'invasion' claim

Judge Rodriguez ruled against the rapid deportation under the Alien Enemies Act, citing historical context and the original meaning of 'invasion.'
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Federal court in New York blocks removals under Alien Enemies Act

A federal court blocked removals under the Alien Enemies Act, ruling it was used improperly during peacetime without due process.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade immigration agents files to dismiss charges

The problems with the prosecution are legion, but most immediately, the government cannot prosecute Judge Dugan because she is entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts.
Law
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fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Inside the Logic of Asylum Law: A Conversation with Philip Kretsedemas

Philip Kretsedemas emphasizes the importance of using Qualitative Comparative Analysis to understand asylum law decisions that significantly impact individuals' lives.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Top Florida officials ramp up criticism of judge who blocked state immigration arrests

Florida officials strongly oppose a federal judge's ruling against a state law addressing undocumented immigrants.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

La Belle Vie: What to do in France this summer and the benefits of a 'microclimate'

Most recently, interior minister Bruno Retailleau sent out a special kind of memo - called a circulaire - to préfecture and interior ministry staff about how they ought to interpret and apply the 2024 immigration law. In reality, the memo will not lead to sweeping changes, but it does mean that some enforcement of existing rules could be stricter moving forward.
France politics
US news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago

Judge says US must allow migrants a chance to challenge in court any deportations to Libya

The Trump administration cannot deport migrants to Libya without allowing them to legally challenge their removal.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Which breaches of German residency rules can result in fines or prison time?

Germany's Foreign Residence Act imposes strict penalties for residency violations, including fines and imprisonment.
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