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Florida OKs Bill Aimed at Keeping Immigrants Out of State

The House voted 77-42 in favor of the bill, with Republicans saying illegal immigration needs to be dealt with and Democrats saying that the only reason for the bill is to boost DeSantis' political ambitions.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Higher Education: Immigration Consequences of University Mergers

This article provides an overview of the main immigration-related considerations for educational institutions planning a merger, acquisition or similar endeavor.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ukraine Pro Bono Effort Turns to Undocumented Ukrainians Living in the US

Many of the 34,000 undocumented Ukrainians living in the United States will soon be eligible for Temporary Protected Status, allowing them to stay in the country legally for at least 18 months. Meanwhile, pro bono partners say undocumented refugees from African and Middle Eastern countries have been waiting years for the same status.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Is My Family Safe? Connecticut Paralegal Calls Ukraine Every Day to Check on Relatives

"This war is violent. It is a war without any rules, where lots of Ukrainian lives are being taken," says paralegal Ilona Batyuk.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Errors on Forced Labor Convictions Did Not Affect Visa Fraud, Alien Smuggling Convictions

Based on actions between 2010 and 2016, a jury convicted a Chinese construction firm of forced-labor conspiracy, forced labor, concealing passports and immigration documents in connection with forced labor, alien smuggling conspiracy, and visa fraud conspiracy.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fielding Emails From Kyiv, a Hungarian Lawyer and an Instagram Memelord Bring Big Law to Ukraine Legal Aid

Two Am Law firms have joined a legal aid effort led by Hungarian lawyer Oliver Koppany and Instagram account BigLawBoiz to field urgent requests from Ukrainians seeking asylum across Europe.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Employment of Foreign Persons in Export Controlled Environments: Avoiding Discrimination Claims

The purpose of this article is to assist the reader with staying onside the penalty-laden export controls regulations—principally the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. §§120-130)—as well as the penalty-laden federal anti-discrimination laws—principally Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which prohibit discrimination based on national origin and citizenship.
14 minute read

Daily Business Review

Feds Give Boost to Shelters Targeted by DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis has used the issue of unaccompanied children to drum up support among his conservative base of supporters.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Will Hear Biden's Challenge to Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

The justices' order set an expedited briefing schedule and scheduled arguments for the second week of April.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Jackson Lewis Adds Immigration Practice in Houston, Expands Employment Team

Labor and employment-focused firm Jackson Lewis hired two business immigration attorneys in Houston, adding a new practice to the office.
3 minute read

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