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Supreme Court Sustains Arizona ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Provision, Blocks Remainder Of State’s Controversial Law

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By: Stephen Koerting* On Monday, June 25, the Supreme Court ruled on the controversial Arizona Immigration Law, S.B. 1070, from 2010. The Court unanimously sustained the central “show me your papers” provision that requires state law enforcement to determine the immigration status of individuals they have stopped or arrested, if an illegal status is reasonably […]

Non-Profit Blames Maryland’s Fiscal Problems on Immigrant Children

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By: Margarita Baldwin* In a recent article “Anti-Immigration Group Blames Students for Maryland Budget’s Gap” written by Walter Ewingand published on www.  Immigrationimpact.org web site (one of the American Immigration Council Project), the author sharply criticizes the conclusion made by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).  FAIR asserts that unauthorized immigrant students or students […]

BIA Puts Same-Sex Marriage Petitions On Hold

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By: Margarita Baldwin* The Board of Immigration Appeals is leaning towards setting a precedent in Immigration law that would eventually allow or prevent immigrants from seeking adjustment of status based on same-sex marriage. Recently, three appeals and a motion to reopen were filed with the BIA on behalf of same-sex married couples that duly registered […]

Reactions to Obama’s Two-Year Reprieve Announcement

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By: Lusine Lisyanova President Obama’s recent announcement of a two-year reprieve for certain undocumented youths living in the United States has given rise to a number of opposing opinions. Many immigrant parents are preparing to file paperwork so that their children can receive deferred action for two years. Yet, many others are skeptical. Several days […]

Obama vs. Romney: the Immigration Battle

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By: Lusine Lisyanova The November presidential election will have a drastic effect on the lives of immigrants living in the United States. The two candidates’ views on immigration are as different as night and day. Consequently, should Romney win, it will become much more difficult for illegal immigrants to secure a foothold in America. At […]

4th of July Founding Fathers Crossword – First Person to Submit Correct Answers Wins $50 Prize to go Toward Retainer or Consultation

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Down 1. _______________ began his career as a surveyor, later became Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, and presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787. 2. _______________ authored most of the Constitution, wrote the Bill of Rights, and a co-author of the Federalist Papers. 3. _______________ authored “Poor Richard’s Almanac” and was America’s first diplomat to […]

SB 1070 Decision Makes Way for Continuing Legal Disputes

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In 2010, not long after Arizona approved SB 1070, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona joined with other civil rights organizations and filed a suit on behalf of twenty four individuals who believed the law to be unconstitutional. The ACLU argued that the law would lead to racial profiling and that the state of […]

Obama Offers Temporary Relief for Certain Young People

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  On June 15, 2012 Secretary of Homeland security Janet Napolitano announced the breaking news. In effect immediately – the certain young people who were brought to theUSunder the age of 16 and meet other criteria will be able to remain in the country (“receive deferred action”) for two years, subject to renewal, and apply […]