Immigration Law

Mayor Rob Ford wants Ottawa to use immigration laws against convicted gang members – Toronto Star

Mayor Rob Ford says he will ask the prime minister to look at using “immigration laws” to banish convicted gang members from Toronto. Ford first made the unusual banishment proposal in a CP24 interview on Wednesday afternoon. In that interview, … Continue reading

In Arizona, "America’s toughest" sheriff on trial over discrimination claims – YAHOO!

The 80-year-old Arpaio, who is seeking re-election to a sixth term in November, has been a lightning rod for controversy over his aggressive enforcement of tough immigration laws in the Mexico-border state and his volunteer posse’s investigation …

Missouri judge denies Guatemalan mother custody of her son – Kansas City Star

Those advocates and attorneys watching the case from afar say it’s too soon to know what impact Judge David Jones’ ruling will have on other similar cases involving children caught between federal immigration laws and state adoption laws.

Court dismisses challenge to immigration enforcement programs – Atlanta Journal Constitution

In its ruling issued this month, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against two of Georgia’s 287(g) programs, named after the section of federal immigration law that authorizes them.

Arizona Sheriff Goes to Trial Over Immigration Crackdown – Bloomberg

“While MCSO officers can, of course, continue to investigate federal and state criminal law, including immigration-related criminal law, to stop people pursuant to such law, officers must have reasonable suspicion that the person is violating …

Injunction sought for Ariz. immigration law – WFMZ-TV Online

A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a motion in federal court seeking to block an Arizona law that requires officers to make immigration checks while enforcing other laws if “reasonable suspicion” of illegal immigration exists.

Napolitano defends Obama’s immigration policy – NBCNews.com

“Our nation’s immigration laws must be enforced in a strong and sensible manner,” Napolitano said in prepared remarks submitted to the House Judiciary Committee. “But they are not designed to be blindly enforced without consideration given to the …

Napolitano defends Obama’s immigration policy – AP – NBCNews.com

“Our nation’s immigration laws must be enforced in a strong and sensible manner,” Napolitano said in prepared remarks submitted to the House Judiciary Committee. “But they are not designed to be blindly enforced without consideration given to the …

Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Goes to Trial Over Immigration Crackdown – Bloomberg

“While MCSO officers can, of course, continue to investigate federal and state criminal law, including immigration-related criminal law, to stop people pursuant to such law, officers must have reasonable suspicion that the person is violating …

Groups seek to block Arizona immigration law – San Jose Mercury News

PHOENIX — Opponents of Arizona’s hardline immigration enforcement law launched a new effort Tuesday aimed at thwarting a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will allow police to enforce the so-called “show me your papers” provision. A coalition of …