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Freedom of Movement: Understanding Immigration Through The Lens Of Jaywalking Laws

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With the decriminalization of jaywalking in Nevada , Virginia and now California — the “ Freedom to Walk ” Act will take effect in Los Angeles in the new year — it appears that people understand this when it comes to jaywalking, but not when it comes to immigration. . When someone ‘jaywalks’ from the Mexican side of the border to the U.S.

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Court expands government’s ability to deport noncitizens for offenses related to obstruction of justice

SCOTUSBlog

Share Federal immigration law requires the deportation of noncitizens who are convicted of an aggravated felony, which includes offenses “relating to obstruction of justice.” By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in Pugin v. Such “redundancies are common in statutory drafting,” Kavanaugh wrote.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The federal district court for the Southern District of California rejected challenges to waivers of environmental laws granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for certain types of border wall construction projects in San Diego County. New York City’s response to the 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) issues is due on March 30. appeal Feb.

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