Immigration Law

DOMA Challenge: Immigrant Files Lawsuit Against Federal Ban – Huffington Post

President Barack Obama said last year he considered the 1996 law unconstitutional and would no longer defend it. But the lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles faults the Obama administration for reviewing immigration cases involving same …

Israel to deport illegal foreigners from West Bank – YAHOO!

Israel’s immigration police have been granted the power to remove … where the regular enforcement procedures will proceed, as per Israeli law,” it said. “The status of these illegal residents will be identical to the status of illegal …

Rev. Jesse Jackson Called For Boycott of Arizona – NBC Chicago

Before Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. checked into an Arizona rehabilitation facility to be treated for a “mood disorder,” his father called for a boycott of the state over an immigration law passed in 2010. Arizona’s immigration law, known as SB … Continue reading

Immigrant files proposed class action suit over U.S. gay marriage ban – Reuters UK

President Barack Obama said last year he considered the 1996 law unconstitutional and would no longer defend it. But the lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles faults the Obama administration for reviewing immigration cases involving same …

Lesbian couple sues over immigration plight – msnbc.com

The case is one of a number of challenges brought by same-sex couples – some of them facing immigration troubles – over the federal Defense of Marriage Act, a 1996 law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex marriages. … Continue reading

Why Arizona’s Immigration Law Debate Matters – Indiawest.com

Activists and community leaders attend a rally and a news conference by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, at Los Angeles City Hall June … Continue reading

Constitution Check: Does failure to strike down a law mean it has been upheld? – YAHOO!

Lyle Denniston looks at claims the Supreme Court really upheld the most controversial part of Arizona’s immigration law, when in fact that might not be an accurate statement. “Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for the … Continue reading

Sen. Marco Rubio’s immigration views need to heard – San Francisco Gate

And he supported the Arizona immigration law. For what it’s worth, I think that Rubio has his positions backward. He should support the Dream Act and oppose the Arizona law. But he has the right to be wrong. Rubio’s immigration … Continue reading

Feds: No change in illegal immigration checks by Arizona police since ruling – CNN

(CNN)– Federal authorities have seen no change in the number of illegal immigration checks sought by local Arizona police and allowed under a state law partly upheld by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, officials said Wednesday. In the …

Sanctuary cities may be facing legal action – Washington Times

After eviscerating most of Arizona’s strict immigration law in court last month, the Obama administration is now considering going after the other side by suing sanctuary cities to force them to cooperate with federal deportation efforts …