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Senators see path to immigrants’ legalization
WASHINGTON — Illegal immigrants might face around a 10-year wait to become legal permanent U.S. residents under sweeping immigration overhaul legislation taking shape in the Senate, negotiators said Thursday. That’s shorter than some current wait times though longer than some advocates might like. Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Robert Menendez of New Jersey […]
Court: Illegal children can’t rely on parents’ status to avoid removal
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that illegal immigrant children convicted of a crime can’t utilize the lawful permanent resident status of their parents to obtain cancellation of removal. The ruling in the consolidated cases of Holder v. Gutierrez and Holder v. Sawyers overturned a 9th Circuit decision that said residency requirements pursuant […]
USCIS proposes rule change
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service posted a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register on Friday to begin the process of changing procedural rules regarding the amount of time illegal immigrants with immediate American family members have to spend out of the country and away from their families to get a green card. The […]
High Court to look at state immigration laws
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to rule on Arizona’s controversial law targeting illegal immigrants, setting the stage for an election-year decision on an issue that is already shaping presidential politics. The justices said they will review a federal appeals court ruling that blocked several tough provisions in the Arizona law. One of […]
Court orders new look at Pa. city immigration regs
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ordered a federal appeals court to take a new look at a Pennsylvania city's crackdown on employment and housing for illegal immigrants following the high court's recent decision upholding an Arizona employer sanctions law.
8 counties join fingerprint program
BUFFALO — Federal immigration authorities have signed on eight more New York counties to the Secure Communities program. The 2½-year-old program red flags potential criminal illegal immigrants by running the fingerprints of people arrested ...
In Congress, a harder line on illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The end of the year means a turnover of House control from Democratic to Republican and, with it, Congress’ approach to immigration.
Slaughter Announces federal aid for arts
Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-NY, of Fairport has announced the awarding of $175,000 in federal funds to Western New York groups that support artists. Several Rochester area programs are receiving grants ...
Lawmakers attempt citizenship legislation
PHOENIX — Lawmakers in at least 14 states are collaborating on proposed legislation to deny U.S. citizenship to children of illegal immigrants, according to lawmakers, including the sponsor of Arizona’s 2010 law targeting illegal immigration.
Court to hear arguments on Dec. 8 over Ariz. law
PHOENIX — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Dec. 8 in an appeal by business and civil rights groups that are trying to overturn a 2007 Arizona law that prohibits employers from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
Law News
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
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