On Tuesday, Maricopa County Superior Court Arthur Anderson ruled that undocumented immigrants living in Arizona, while their deportations are deferred, are eligible to pay in-state tuition to attend state colleges, as they are lawfully residing in the state. Tom Horne, a former Republican state attorney, sued Maricopa County Community College in 2013 for charging Deferred
Some states, like Washington, have more advantages for immigrants without a legal status. Washington allows immigrants without legal status to obtain a driver’s license. Washington has had success disregarding immigration status when it comes to getting a driver’s license because supporters recognize that licensed drivers are aware of safety rules and have insurance. Washington also
On Tuesday, District Judge Andrew Hanen once again rejected President Obama’s request to allow his immigration executive actions to move forward. The case is on its way to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which could mean a break for Obama administration after the 5th Circuit’s ruling on Tuesday as well. The 5th Circuit Court
On Wednesday, The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill: H.R. 1148 that is similar to the SAFE ACT. H.R. 1148 allows for criminal penalties for unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. The first violation could result in a fine or imprisonment for up to six months. For later violations, imprisonment could be up to two years.
As of March 25, 2015,H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants, will be eligible for employment authorization. The Department of Homeland Security established the final rule on February 25, 2015. The rule supports H-1B nonimmigrants seeking employment-based Lawful Permanent Resident status. Approximately 180,000 H-4 dependent spouses are expected to qualify the first year, and 55,000 each
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has disregarded the November prosecutorial discretion memorandum. ICE has implemented its own policy in accordance to Judge Hanen’s injunction against DACA and DAPA, President Obama’s proposal’s to protect millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. Individuals that check in with ICE will be taken into custody for removal if they have
Obama’s executive authority to protect millions of immigrants was blocked on Monday, February 16, by U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen in Texas. Texas and 25 other states, mainly controlled by Republican governors, went to court to block the implementation of DACA and DAPA. Administration was supposed to begin accepting applications on Wednesday for DACA,
