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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Four Senators Release “Dear Colleague Letter” on Immigration Reform

by Marcy Stras | Cozen O'Connor on 2/7/2013

Senators Leahy (D-VT), Coons (D-DE), Blumenthal (D-CT) and Hirono (D-HI) wrote a “Dear Colleague Letter” calling for reforms to immigration enforcement laws that are grounded in civil and human rights, and that ensure due...more

Latinos Mobilize Against Sheriff Joe on Election Day

by Lawyers.com on 11/6/2012

“Sheriff Joe” – the lawman in charge of Maricopa County in Arizona – has made a name for himself with his tough stance on illegal immigration. He’s even been sued over it – by both Latinos, who say he racially profiles them,...more

Supreme Court To Decide on Proof of Citizenship for Voting

by Lawyers.com on 10/16/2012

The Supreme Court today said that it would hear arguments over whether states can require proof of citizenship from residents when they register to vote. However, the hearings and ruling will probably not come until next year...more

Voter Suppression Laws To Keep 10 Million Latinos from Polls

by Lawyers.com on 9/25/2012

The voter suppression laws being enacted in states around the country could have the cumulative effect of blocking the ballots of 10 million Latino citizens who could have otherwise legally voted, according to a new study....more

Attorney: Arizona Can't Implement Immigration Law Without Racial Profiling [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 6/29/2012

June 28 (Bloomberg Law) -- Careen Shannon, attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP, talks with Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia about the Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of the new Arizona immigration...more

Nigeria Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011

by Oserogho & Associates on 1/29/2012

Introduction – Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 Terrorism has continued to threaten global peace and prosperity. To address this criminal activity, governments all over the world, including the Nigerian government, have...more

Breaking News: Justice Department Goes After Third State for Tackling Immigration

by Lawyers.com on 11/2/2011

The Obama administration has filed its third lawsuit against a state – this time South Carolina – for trying to deal with illegal immigration on a state level. South Carolina’s law, like proposals in Arizona and Alabama,...more

Siskind's Immigration Bulletin – May 27, 2010

by Gregory Siskind on 6/2/2010

In This Issue: 1. Openers 2. ABCs of Immigration Law: U Visas for Victims of Specific Crimes 3. Ask Visalaw.com 4. Border and Enforcement News (This edition, focusing on Arizona) -Democratic senator asks GOP governor...more

The Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, Arizona Senate Bill 1070

by JD Supra Law News on 4/23/2010

Full text copy of The Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, Arizona Senate Bill 1070, signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer on April 23, 2010. From the law: “The legislature finds that there is a...more