NEXT
Sign in to follow

National Law Journal

Texas Defends Its Immigration Control Law to Supreme Court

The state's solicitor general told the justices to allow the law to take effect, calling it necessary to stop the "crisis" of illegal immigration at the border.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Immigration: The Election-Year Pawn

Americans are feeling and seeing the effects of the present situation in all its forms, from immigration camps forming in cities to a strain on local social services and government agencies, as well as the overall economy, which is imminently affected every time there is a sharp increase of vulnerable populations.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Bill Would Punish Cities, Counties That Break Law Against 'Sanctuary' for Immigrants

It's the second bill seeking a harder stance on immigration to advance this year. Last week, the Georgia House voted 97-74 for House Bill 1105, which seeks to require local law enforcement to help identify immigrants in the country illegally and detain them for possible deportation.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Justice Department Seeks Supreme Court Order Blocking Texas Immigration Law

Immigration law is the province of the federal government, not the states, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar told the justices.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

9th Circuit Judge Chastises DOJ for 'Abrupt About-Face' in Case Challenging Asylum Policy

Lawrence VanDyke calls government's request to hold case in abeyance "wholly political."
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Combating Physician Shortages With Immigration Legislation

For years, the United States has faced a physician shortage. Population growth, aging, the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent medical legislative changes have highlighted that these shortages are not evenly distributed across all areas of the country.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Restores Border Patrol's Power to Cut Texas' Razor Wire

On a 5-4 vote, the justices accept the Biden administration's request to lift an injunction against federal action.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

US Worker Shortages and H-1B Visas in Health Care

Because of the various avenues available, foreign health care workers should keep abreast of the different visa types; advantages, disadvantages, and eligibility for each; and the processes and timelines involved.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

New Year, New Strategy: Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program

The goal of the pilot program is to test the State Department's technical and operational abilities to resume state-side visa renewals) and to assess the effectiveness of the program in reducing worldwide wait times, as it would reduce work for embassies and consulates.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Border Patrol Has No Right to Cut State's Razor Wire, Texas Tells Supreme Court

The Biden administration says it has the constitutional and statutory authority.
4 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Why Embracing Change Is Essential for Your Legal Department

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • International Export and Trade Assistance State Law Survey

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • How This Personal Injury Firm Reduced Client Intake Time by 80%

    Brought to you by PracticePanther

    Download Now

  • The Hidden Cost of Bad Reviews: Why Law Firms & Attorneys Can't Afford a Damaged Online Reputation

    Brought to you by Erase.com

    Download Now