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

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side without going through a designated port of entry, that same action becomes a misdemeanor or even a felony , depending on the circumstances. . When someone ‘jaywalks’ from the Mexican side of the border to the U.S. Decriminalizing jaywalking was a measure of equity.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The federal district court for the Eastern District of California held that more analysis of the impacts climate change would have on a water transfer program for the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta was required under NEPA. to Weigh in on Illinois Zero Emissions Credit Program for Nuclear Plants. 6, 2018; petitioners’ response Feb.

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