Immigration Law

9th Circuit allows remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers to continue pending appeal

On Tuesday, a federal appeals court agreed to allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing its remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers while a lower court injunction is appealed.

May 8, 2019 11:16 AM CDT

Chemerinsky: What SCOTUS rulings are we still waiting for?

What’s most important to look for as the court hands down its remaining decisions over the next two months? Two themes are likely to be important: the approach to the administrative state and how much the Roberts Court cares about stare decisis.

May 2, 2019 6:00 AM CDT

Judge faces scrutiny over anti-immigrant articles he shared on Facebook, including one by Holocaust denier

A criminal court judge in Memphis has said he can be fair and impartial in court despite sharing anti-immigrant articles on Facebook, including an article by a Holocaust denier that called Muslim immigrants “foreign mud.” Judge Jim Lammey told the Memphis Commercial Appeal that his posts became public in early…

May 1, 2019 3:45 PM CDT

Anonymous anarchists claim responsibility for flooding lawyer’s office because of ICE union work

Anonymous anarchists are claiming responsibility for flooding the law office of an Oregon lawyer who represents a union for immigration agents.

May 1, 2019 11:53 AM CDT

Straddling two identities as a lawyer and DACA recipient

Zain Sayed is an employment attorney in Illinois, one of only about 10 states that admit DACA recipients to the bar.

May 1, 2019 2:35 AM CDT

Trump orders asylum-seekers to pay application fees, requires hearings within 180 days

On Monday, President Donald Trump imposed new restrictions on asylum-seekers and people who cross the border illegally. In a memo, Trump requires fees for asylum applicants and adjudication of their cases within 180 days, absent exceptional circumstances.

Apr 30, 2019 11:28 AM CDT

Longest-serving black federal judge, known for civil rights and wiretapping rulings, dies at 96

Updated: U.S. Circuit Judge Damon Keith, known for his decisions on wiretapping and civil rights, has died at age 96. The Detroit Free Press identifies Keith as “the longest-serving black judge in the nation.” The New York Times and the Detroit News also have obituaries. Keith was appointed to the…

Apr 29, 2019 10:57 AM CDT

ICE can’t target immigration activist for policy criticisms, 2nd Circuit rules

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that an immigration activist demonstrated that government officials targeted him for deportation after he criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and immigration policy. In the opinion, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New York held that Ravidath Ragbir’s allegations are enough to…

Apr 26, 2019 7:00 AM CDT

Judge faces obstruction of justice charges; ICE says she helped immigrant evade courthouse arrest

A Newton District Court judge and a state court officer are facing criminal charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the courthouse in April 2018.

Apr 25, 2019 3:35 PM CDT

ABA president urges Barr to reconsider detention of some asylum-seekers

ABA President Bob Carlson wrote in a letter sent to Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday that his recent decision to remove the right of certain asylum-seekers to receive a bond hearing before an immigration judge will not only harm asylum-seekers, but the entire immigration court system.

Apr 25, 2019 12:24 PM CDT

Trump administration directs officials to defy congressional subpoenas

Another Trump administration official is refusing to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, despite a congressional subpoena and possible contempt charges. President Donald Trump also challenged the committee earlier this week.

Apr 24, 2019 1:35 PM CDT

9th Circuit refuses to block California’s sanctuary state laws

A federal appeals court has refused to block two of California’s sanctuary state laws and enjoined only part of a third. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Thursday in an opinion by Circuit Judge Milan Smith, report NPR, the Sacramento Bee and Courthouse News Service.…

Apr 19, 2019 10:18 AM CDT

9th Circuit allows remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers to continue pending appeal

Chemerinsky: What SCOTUS rulings are we still waiting for?

Judge faces scrutiny over anti-immigrant articles he shared on Facebook, including one by Holocaust denier

Anonymous anarchists claim responsibility for flooding lawyer’s office because of ICE union work

Straddling two identities as a lawyer and DACA recipient

Trump orders asylum-seekers to pay application fees, requires hearings within 180 days

Longest-serving black federal judge, known for civil rights and wiretapping rulings, dies at 96

ICE can’t target immigration activist for policy criticisms, 2nd Circuit rules

Judge faces obstruction of justice charges; ICE says she helped immigrant evade courthouse arrest

ABA president urges Barr to reconsider detention of some asylum-seekers

Trump administration directs officials to defy congressional subpoenas

9th Circuit refuses to block California’s sanctuary state laws

AG Barr orders detention of some asylum-seekers who pass credible fear interviews pending case resolution

DC Circuit says Guantanamo judge created ‘intolerable cloud of partiality’ and tosses his rulings

Federal judge blocks remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers

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