Immigration Law News from FreeAdvice.com

Some Immigrants May Pursue Their Removal Cases From Outside the U.S.

Wednesday, 10 October, 2012

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a regulation last week that barred noncitizens from pursuing their immigration cases after removal or deportation. (Lari v. Holder) The eleven circuit courts of appeal across the U.S. are currently split over the legality of “departure bars,” regulations that prevent immigration judges … continue reading

Calif. Governor Signs In Illegal Immigrant Drivers License Bill

Monday, 1 October, 2012

California Governor Jerry Brown has officially signed into law a bill that will allow illegal immigrants to obtain a state-issued driver’s license. Assemblyman Gil Cedillo (D) drafted AB2189 because he says the bill will make for safer roads, more insured drivers, and a means for young immigrants to get to … continue reading

Affordable Care Act Benefits Not Extended To Deferred Action Immigrants

Thursday, 13 September, 2012

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued an amendment to an interim final regulation clarifying the benefits eligibility of undocumented immigrants who have been granted deferred action status through a program recently implemented by the Department of Homeland Security. The deferred action program prevents undocumented immigrants who … continue reading

School Immigration Status Checks in Alabama Ruled Unconstitutional

Tuesday, 4 September, 2012

An especially controversial Alabama immigration law (HB 56, Section 28) was struck down by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on August 20, 2012 as violating the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. Alabama’s law required all students newly enrolling in a public elementary or secondary school in Alabama … continue reading

California Legislature Votes to Allow Driver's Licenses for Qualified Undocumented Immigrants

Friday, 31 August, 2012

Young undocumented immigrants in California who are granted temporary legal status under the Deferred Action program recently implemented by the Obama Administration may soon have the opportunity to get driver’s licenses. California legislators passed the law (AB 2189) yesterday and Governor Brown is expected to sign it. California’s position on … continue reading

Agents Sue to Halt Deferred Action Program

Wednesday, 29 August, 2012

Ten agents from the ICE have sued Janet Napolitano (Secretary of Homeland Security) and John Morton (Director of ICE) in Dallas federal court to stop the deferred action program. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday, August 23rd on the grounds that the program causes the agents to violate their oath … continue reading

2012 Immigration Law Legal News Archives

October 2012