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Priest activist to speak on race, immigration
In order to begin to correct what Luis Barrios calls unjust immigration policies, two things need to happen. Barrios, a college professor, Episcopal priest and native of Puerto Rico, said […]
New signs of rising illegal immigration into US
WASHINGTON — The number of immigrants crossing the border illegally into the U.S. appears to be on the rise again after dropping during the recession. The total number of immigrants […]
Schumer sees path to passage of immigration bill
WASHINGTON — One of the key Senate players in the push to overhaul America’s immigration system is voicing fresh confidence that an accommodation can be reached with the House. Sen. […]
Immigration, student loans top Congress’ plans
WASHINGTON — Congress returned Monday to potentially incendiary fights over nominations, unresolved disputes over student loans and the farm bill, and the uncertainty of whether lawmakers have the political will […]
Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill
WASHINGTON — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that says the measure would boost the economy […]
Senators argue over ID mandates
WASHINGTON — Senators weighing a landmark immigration bill defeated an effort by Republicans on Tuesday to require biometric identification — such as fingerprinting — to track who is entering and […]
Could immigration bill set off another backlash?
WASHINGTON — As a Senate committee prepares to begin voting this week on far-reaching immigration legislation, advocates are watching warily to see whether relatively tame opposition balloons into the kind […]
Schumer: Immigration bill helps Northeast farmers
ALBANY — Sen. Charles Schumer says farmers, especially in the dairy industry, will find it easier to secure a reliable labor force under sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration laws […]
Raucous debate on immigration to get under way
WASHINGTON — Senators writing a comprehensive immigration bill hope to finish their work this week, opening what’s sure to be a raucous public debate over measures to secure the border, […]
Schumer sees deal this week on immigration
WASHINGTON — A raucous public debate over the nation’s flawed immigration system is set to begin in earnest this week as senators finalize a bipartisan bill to secure the border, […]
LWV sponsors immigration talk
The League of Women Voters of the Rochester Metropolitan Area and the Greater Rochester Coalition for Immigration Justice are hosting a forum, “Untold Truths: Immigration & You,” at 7 p.m. […]
Senators caution immigration deal not final
WASHINGTON — Even with one of the largest hurdles to an immigration overhaul overcome, optimistic lawmakers on Sunday cautioned they had not finished work on a bill that would provide […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary