Federal judge hears challenge to Mahmoud Khalil's detentionKhalil's detention raises significant free speech concerns amidst his pro-Palestinian activism, as his case faces judicial scrutiny.
Trump pledges to deport Hamas sympathisers' on college campusesThe US President's executive order targets foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, aiming to counter alleged anti-Semitism.
Federal judge hears challenge to Mahmoud Khalil's detentionKhalil's detention raises significant free speech concerns amidst his pro-Palestinian activism, as his case faces judicial scrutiny.
Trump pledges to deport Hamas sympathisers' on college campusesThe US President's executive order targets foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, aiming to counter alleged anti-Semitism.
Republicans lead sanctuary city probe targeting Democratic mayorsRepublican lawmakers are pushing for a DOJ investigation into Democratic mayors leading sanctuary cities, citing violations of federal immigration law.
Democratic mayors go to Washington and more: Letters to the Editor - March 9, 2025Sanctuary cities must comply with federal immigration laws, or local officials face legal consequences.Making English the official language contradicts American principles of identity and governance.President Trump has fulfilled his promise to capture an accused terrorist responsible for the deaths of U.S. servicemen.
Republicans lead sanctuary city probe targeting Democratic mayorsRepublican lawmakers are pushing for a DOJ investigation into Democratic mayors leading sanctuary cities, citing violations of federal immigration law.
Democratic mayors go to Washington and more: Letters to the Editor - March 9, 2025Sanctuary cities must comply with federal immigration laws, or local officials face legal consequences.Making English the official language contradicts American principles of identity and governance.President Trump has fulfilled his promise to capture an accused terrorist responsible for the deaths of U.S. servicemen.
US officials ordered to issue permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markersUS visa denials for transgender athletes based on perceived misrepresentation of sex may lead to permanent bans.
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order to Suspend Refugee ProgramA federal judge blocked Trump's executive order suspending the refugee admissions program, indicating likely overreach of presidential authority.
Trump's effort to curtail birthright citizenship suffers yet another setbackTrump's executive order to end birthright citizenship faces more legal challenges as federal courts uphold injunctions against it.
Trump's executive order resumes executions, after Biden dialed them backTrump plans to resume federal executions, focusing on migrants committing capital crimes.
Second judge orders temporary halt to Trump's effort to end birthright citizenshipA federal judge has ordered a pause on Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Column: Meet the architect of Trump's attack on birthright citizenship, a California lawyer facing disbarmentTrump aims to rescind birthright citizenship, a move driven by advisor John C. Eastman, challenging a long-standing constitutional guarantee.
US officials ordered to issue permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markersUS visa denials for transgender athletes based on perceived misrepresentation of sex may lead to permanent bans.
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order to Suspend Refugee ProgramA federal judge blocked Trump's executive order suspending the refugee admissions program, indicating likely overreach of presidential authority.
Trump's effort to curtail birthright citizenship suffers yet another setbackTrump's executive order to end birthright citizenship faces more legal challenges as federal courts uphold injunctions against it.
Trump's executive order resumes executions, after Biden dialed them backTrump plans to resume federal executions, focusing on migrants committing capital crimes.
Second judge orders temporary halt to Trump's effort to end birthright citizenshipA federal judge has ordered a pause on Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Column: Meet the architect of Trump's attack on birthright citizenship, a California lawyer facing disbarmentTrump aims to rescind birthright citizenship, a move driven by advisor John C. Eastman, challenging a long-standing constitutional guarantee.
Illinois Reminds AG Bondi That Tenth Amendment Is Still A Thing - Above the LawAttorney General Pam Bondi is aggressively pursuing lawsuits against states that refuse to enforce federal immigration laws, echoing previous Trump's AG approaches.
Trump border czar attacks police commissioner, says he's 'bringing hell' to BostonTom Homan criticized Boston police for not enforcing ICE detainers, asserting a lack of cooperation in immigration enforcement.
Will Gavin Newsom support Republican bill that bars funding for violent undocumented immigrants?Governor Newsom specifies funding for non-violent undocumented immigrants while banning legal support for those with serious offenses, affecting subsequent legislation.
Exclusive | Queens pol follows Trump border czar's lead, demands NYC stop 'breaking law' and scrap sanctuary policiesNew York City should abolish sanctuary policies that protect criminal migrants and threaten public safety, argues Councilman Robert Holden.
Will Gavin Newsom support Republican bill that bars funding for violent undocumented immigrants?Governor Newsom specifies funding for non-violent undocumented immigrants while banning legal support for those with serious offenses, affecting subsequent legislation.
Exclusive | Queens pol follows Trump border czar's lead, demands NYC stop 'breaking law' and scrap sanctuary policiesNew York City should abolish sanctuary policies that protect criminal migrants and threaten public safety, argues Councilman Robert Holden.
Inside Denmark: Why a key Danish law could be deemed discrimination by the EUDenmark's 'parallel societies' law may violate EU regulations by promoting ethnic discrimination under the guise of urban integration.
Tennessee's Expanded School Voucher Program Purposely Discriminates Against Undocumented StudentsTennessee's new school voucher law excludes undocumented students, potentially conflicting with Supreme Court precedents.
How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no senseMigrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal lawsSupreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly
US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant lawThe 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 nowSupreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration lawLower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional
An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a VictoryThe 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 effectThe 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.
Tennessee's Expanded School Voucher Program Purposely Discriminates Against Undocumented StudentsTennessee's new school voucher law excludes undocumented students, potentially conflicting with Supreme Court precedents.
How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no senseMigrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal lawsSupreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly
US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant lawThe 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 nowSupreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration lawLower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional
An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a VictoryThe 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 effectThe 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 a young Chinatown cook helped establish birthright citizenship in the USWong Kim Ark's case established birthright citizenship, a right currently under political threat.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Targets Skilled Legal Workers TooBirthright citizenship is under threat from an executive order, increasing anxiety for many immigrant families.
What Is Birthright Citizenship, and Who Could Trump's Executive Order Affect? | KQEDBirthright citizenship grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, including children of non-citizen immigrants.
How a young Chinatown cook helped establish birthright citizenship in the USWong Kim Ark's case established birthright citizenship, a right currently under political threat.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Targets Skilled Legal Workers TooBirthright citizenship is under threat from an executive order, increasing anxiety for many immigrant families.
What Is Birthright Citizenship, and Who Could Trump's Executive Order Affect? | KQEDBirthright citizenship grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, including children of non-citizen immigrants.
UK to deny citizenship to small boat refugeesThe UK government has introduced strict rules making it difficult for refugees arriving illegally to obtain citizenship.
UK to refuse citizenship to refugees who have made a dangerous journey'The Home Office may be blocking thousands of refugees from citizenship based on their mode of arrival.
The 7 Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship, From Europe to the CaribbeanElection 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.
UK to deny citizenship to small boat refugeesThe UK government has introduced strict rules making it difficult for refugees arriving illegally to obtain citizenship.
UK to refuse citizenship to refugees who have made a dangerous journey'The Home Office may be blocking thousands of refugees from citizenship based on their mode of arrival.
The 7 Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship, From Europe to the CaribbeanElection 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.
Arizona voters approve GOP-backed immigration measureArizona 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.
About 100 NYC Immigrants Have Been Arrested, Report SaysFederal agents detained around 100 individuals in New York City recently.Immigration lawyers face challenges locating detained individuals amid ongoing federal operations.
Migrant smuggler aided sneaking in people to the UK in lorries and vanKhaled 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 measureArizona 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.
About 100 NYC Immigrants Have Been Arrested, Report SaysFederal agents detained around 100 individuals in New York City recently.Immigration lawyers face challenges locating detained individuals amid ongoing federal operations.
Migrant smuggler aided sneaking in people to the UK in lorries and vanKhaled 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.
Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportationsTrump plans to declare a national emergency to pursue mass deportations post-election, yet faces doubts regarding legal authority and practicality.
Home Office ordered to pay 100,000 to asylum seeker whose life it grossly restricted'The Home Office must compensate an unlawfully detained asylum seeker due to improper procedures and violation of her rights.
Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportationsTrump plans to declare a national emergency to pursue mass deportations post-election, yet faces doubts regarding legal authority and practicality.
Home Office ordered to pay 100,000 to asylum seeker whose life it grossly restricted'The Home Office must compensate an unlawfully detained asylum seeker due to improper procedures and violation of her rights.
The changes to Germany's immigration and citizenship rules in June 2024New 'Opportunity Card' visa introduced in Germany in June 2024 for skilled workers from outside the EU seeking employment, with relaxed entry and working conditions.
German lawmakers reject contentious immigration law DW 01/31/2025The German Bundestag voted against the 'Influx Limitation Law', reflecting deep political divisions and concerns over far-right collaboration.
The changes to Germany's immigration and citizenship rules in June 2024New 'Opportunity Card' visa introduced in Germany in June 2024 for skilled workers from outside the EU seeking employment, with relaxed entry and working conditions.
German lawmakers reject contentious immigration law DW 01/31/2025The German Bundestag voted against the 'Influx Limitation Law', reflecting deep political divisions and concerns over far-right collaboration.
Iowa immigration law making illegal reentry a misdemeanor blocked by 8th CircuitThe 8th Circuit blocked Iowa's immigration law making illegal reentry a misdemeanor, affirming it conflicts with federal law.
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel banNew laws are being introduced to combat organized immigration crime through travel bans and social media restrictions for suspected people smugglers.
Asylum seekers who refuse rescue in Channel may face five-year jail termsNew law could penalize asylum seekers refusing rescue, aiming to disrupt Channel crossings.
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel banNew laws are being introduced to combat organized immigration crime through travel bans and social media restrictions for suspected people smugglers.
Asylum seekers who refuse rescue in Channel may face five-year jail termsNew law could penalize asylum seekers refusing rescue, aiming to disrupt Channel crossings.
Trump Signs Laken Riley ActTrump signs Laken Riley Act requiring detention of illegal aliens charged with theft or burglary, honoring murder victim Laken Hope Riley.
Trump Praises Democrats Who Supported the Laken Riley Act: The Ones That Didn't Are Going To Be Sorry'The Laken Riley Act represents a bipartisan effort to address illegal immigration and enhance public safety.
Trump Signs Laken Riley ActTrump signs Laken Riley Act requiring detention of illegal aliens charged with theft or burglary, honoring murder victim Laken Hope Riley.
Trump Praises Democrats Who Supported the Laken Riley Act: The Ones That Didn't Are Going To Be Sorry'The Laken Riley Act represents a bipartisan effort to address illegal immigration and enhance public safety.
Mass. Republicans say it's time to overhaul the shelter system. Here's how they'd do it.Republican lawmakers propose significant changes to the Massachusetts shelter system, seeking to amend the 'right-to-shelter' law and enhance local police cooperation with ICE.
Thank NY's sick political class for insane ruling that Suffolk pay $60M for detaining illegal migrantsThe ruling by Judge Kuntz imposed a financial burden on Suffolk County for sheriff's actions regarding illegal migrant detentions, questioning New York's legal policies.
Dutch cabinet agrees strict new asylum rulesThe Dutch government plans to implement some of the strictest asylum rules in Europe to reduce asylum-seeker numbers.
Court finds neo-Nazi planned attack at law firmA court found that Cavan Medlock prepared a terrorism attack on an immigration law firm, spurred by a Daily Mail article.
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Judge Strikes Down Biden Initiative Shielding Immigrant Spouses From Deportation | KQEDThe Biden administration's immigration initiative was ruled unauthorized, heightening concerns for immigrant families amid Trump's election and promises of strict immigration enforcement.
Free Legal Aid in the Bay Area: How it Works, Where to Find it | KQEDLegal aid provides free legal representation based on income eligibility, unlike private law firms that charge for their services.
Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballotArizona voters will decide on a ballot initiative allowing local law enforcement to arrest people crossing the border illegally, amid significant opposition.
Immigration law firm will expand nearly 10% with addition of Seyfarth Shaw teamBerry Appleman & Leiden to expand by nearly 10% with Seyfarth Shaw team addition.
Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary MayorkasThe 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.
Texas concedes law allowing judges to deport migrants may have gone too far'Texas concedes overreach in immigration law SB4Debate over state versus federal authority on immigration
The Texas Immigration Law Is DoomedTexas 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 holdTexas law allowing arrest and deportation of migrants remains on hold after federal appeals court rulingJustice Department argues Texas law violates federal authority and would create chaos at the border
Texas' controversial migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect TuesdayTexas' 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.