Immigration Law

In ruling with ‘sweeping implications,’ 9th Circuit rules asylum-seeker is entitled to habeas review

Immigrants seeking asylum may seek habeas review of the procedures leading to expedited removal orders, a federal appeals court has ruled. The March 7 decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco has “sweeping implications,” according to a press release by the American Civil Liberties Union.…

Mar 8, 2019 9:20 AM CST

ABA House OKs resolutions on criminal justice, LGBT rights, immigration issues

The policymaking body of the American Bar Association passed a slate of criminal justice resolutions, including ones on clarifying expungement procedures, tightening child abuse laws and ensuring female prisoners have access to toilet paper and feminine hygiene products.

Mar 1, 2019 12:40 AM CST

Immigration Matters: A fairer process is needed for those seeking entry to the United States

Our nation needs to regulate and control immigration, have secure borders and keep people safe. But developing clear, comprehensive, practical and humane immigration law is possible—and long overdue.

Mar 1, 2019 12:01 AM CST

One twin born to same-sex parents was declared a citizen, the other was not; judge disagrees

A twin son born abroad to two married men—one a U.S. citizen and the other Israeli—is a U.S. citizen even though he was conceived with the sperm of the Israeli parent, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge John Walter of Los Angeles said the child, Ethan, was a…

Feb 26, 2019 7:15 AM CST

Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to citizenship question on census

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether a citizenship question may be added to the 2020 census and scheduled arguments for the case in April.

Feb 15, 2019 4:30 PM CST

Trump declares national emergency, will tap these funds for border wall

Updated: President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Friday to enable him to tap funds to build a border wall.

Feb 15, 2019 11:28 AM CST

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers

A lawsuit filed Thursday challenges the Trump administration’s policy of requiring asylum-seekers at the southern border to remain in Mexico as they await their hearings.

Feb 15, 2019 9:20 AM CST

Government shutdown averted as Trump is expected to sign funding bill

President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency to fund a border wall without congressional approval, according to White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Feb 14, 2019 3:45 PM CST

Formerly separated immigrant families begin process for suing Trump administration

Eight immigrant families separated at the border last year under a rescinded Trump administration policy have filed claims for millions in damages, the Associated Press reported Monday.

Feb 12, 2019 2:41 PM CST

Trump administration had statutory authority to expedite California border wall, 9th Circuit rules

A federal appeals court has ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration had statutory authority to expedite construction of a border wall and repair existing barriers between California and Mexico.

Feb 12, 2019 9:55 AM CST

Two immigrant-rights lawyers are denied entry to Mexico after their passports trigger Interpol alerts

Two immigrant-rights lawyers say they don’t know who placed Interpol alerts on their passports that led to them being denied entry to Mexico last week. But one lawyer suspects the U.S. government is to blame, the Los Angeles Times reports. The lawyers are leaders of the nonprofit Al Otro Lado,…

Feb 4, 2019 4:30 PM CST

In ruling with ‘sweeping implications,’ 9th Circuit rules asylum-seeker is entitled to habeas review

ABA House OKs resolutions on criminal justice, LGBT rights, immigration issues

Immigration Matters: A fairer process is needed for those seeking entry to the United States

One twin born to same-sex parents was declared a citizen, the other was not; judge disagrees

Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to citizenship question on census

Trump declares national emergency, will tap these funds for border wall

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers

Government shutdown averted as Trump is expected to sign funding bill

Formerly separated immigrant families begin process for suing Trump administration

Trump administration had statutory authority to expedite California border wall, 9th Circuit rules

Two immigrant-rights lawyers are denied entry to Mexico after their passports trigger Interpol alerts

Defense Department engaged in illegal discrimination against some soldiers, district court finds

Hundreds of immigrants show up for hearings that never got scheduled, causing ‘mass chaos’

Are courts back to business as usual with temporary end to government shutdown?

Immigrant and refugee rights should be protected, ABA House urges

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