Posted: September, 2011 in Immigration Issues
During this election season, immigration reform has taken center stage at recent GOP presidential debates.
Legal Language has compiled a few of the headlines from across the nation and abroad opining on the performance of one of the Republican frontrunners.
Posted: August, 2011 in Immigration Issues
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced a plan to review the approximately 300,000 deportation cases pending in immigration courts on a case-by-case basis.
Here are a few reactions from across the nation.
Posted: July, 2011 in Immigration Issues
From the discovery of a suspicious boat in California to fines for a blueberry grower in Maine, July was another busy month for immigration stories from sea to shining sea.
Here is a sampling of just a few of the most interesting bits of immigration news that’s taken place across the nation this month.
Posted: June, 2011 in Immigration Issues
US Customs and Immigration Enforcement has been stepping up arrest and detention levels as part of the Obama administration’s mandate to clean up the immigration system.
Here is a sampling of June arrests and news reported across the nation relating to the “Cross Check” enforcement operation.
Posted: May, 2011 in Immigration Issues
After touring border inspection facilities close to El Paso in May 2011, President Obama reiterated his commitment to immigration reform.
The media’s reaction to Obama’s speech reflects the range of political discourse on the topic.
Posted: May, 2011 in Litigation Support
Affidavits — signed, sworn statements of fact — are used in trials and other court proceedings where a verified statement is required.
Drawing up an affidavit is a simple enough task for an attorney, but what if the person who is supposed to sign the affidavit doesn’t speak English well enough to understand what they’re signing?
Posted: May, 2011 in Immigration Issues
Boston College Law School student Robert Meltzer contributed today’s post, which earned third place in our immigration article contest.
Meltzer explains that the US falls short when it comes to reforming the marriage by proxy clauses of the Immigration and Nationality Act — and how the failure to reform these clauses has led to an unwarranted struggle for one family.
Posted: April, 2011 in Immigration Issues
As comprehensive federal reform still seems a long way off, several US states passed legislation pertaining to immigrants within their borders.
Find out which states passed laws helping or hindering immigrants and refugees — and find out which controversial bill has already been around for a year.
Posted: April, 2011 in Immigration Issues
George Washington University immigration law student Prerna Lal contributed today’s post, which earned second place in our immigration article contest!
USCIS’ interpretation of the Child Status Protection Act prolongs family separation by not enabling an aged-out derivative beneficiary to retain their original priority date.
Read More of USCIS Reinterpretation of CSPA: A Deference to Screwed Priorities Here
Posted: April, 2011 in Immigration Issues
We’re pleased to name Golden Gate University law student Sharon Brenner the winner of our immigration article contest!
Brenner’s analysis of the troubles facing refugee children in the US and ideas to assist this immigrant population earned her the $500 grand prize.
Read More of Challenges Facing Unaccompanied Refugee Minors’ Access to Legal Aid Here
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