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Pair of immigration cases come to the court on key issue in some deportation proceedings

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Cordero-Garcia , involving whether a federal law that allows the government to deport noncitizens convicted of “an offense relating to obstruction of justice” applies even to cases that are not connected to open investigations or judicial proceedings. In 2014, Pugin pleaded guilty in Virginia to being an accessory after the fact to a felony.

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No clear path on how court will rule after oral arguments in two immigration cases Monday

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Cordero-Garcia , the justices sought to define the contours of an “offense relating to the obstruction of justice,” which is one among the prior convictions that subjects noncitizens to mandatory removal from the United States as an “aggravated felony.” It is unclear how they will ultimately chart their course.

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Injustice With Impunity: A Texas Tale

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Besides padding his government salary by more than $250,000, the double-dipping gave Petty other advantages. Two decades later, Wilson’s felony record continues to block her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse in Texas—a state that denies licensure to people convicted of specific crimes, including drug offenses.

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

The Crime Report

People walk dangerous routes when the government eliminates or fails to provide legal avenues that are safe, permanent and predictable whether it’s across the street or across an international border. Code made it a crime to cross the border without authorization, with a specific intent to target Mexican immigrants.

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Texas, Louisiana sue federal government for failing to take custody of convicted individuals subject to deportation

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Texas and Louisiana filed suit against the federal government Tuesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, alleging that immigration authorities declined to take custody of convicted individuals who could be subject to deportation.

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‘Jailhouse Screening’ Puts Undocumented Immigrants at Greater Risk: Paper

The Crime Report

immigration enforcement has largely shifted from the street to jails, resulting in overreach and an increase in incarceration, according to a North Carolina law professor. Jailhouse screening” was supposed to speed up immigration processes and identify undocumented immigrants who posed a threat to public safety.

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Government power, from federal agencies to counties, highlights January session

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8 for a packed session of oral arguments – starting with immigration policy and the post-9/11 “No Fly List” and ending on Jan. Singh , in which the court will consider what kind of notice the government must provide before a noncitizen can be deported for not appearing in court. Share The justices returned to the bench on Jan.