Sentences with phrase «immigration status issues»

The Act holds that: Detainees must be made aware of various immigration status issues; Detainees may not be held without a criminal warrant; County agencies and employees shall not perform the duties of Federal Immigration Authorities, engage in the enforcement of federal immigration law, or accept requests by Federal Immigration Authorities to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

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Between the wall on the U.S. - Mexico border and the status of the undocumented young people who were brought to the country as children (known as Dreamers), immigration has been a major policy issue for the Trump administration.

But an issue with his immigration status prevented him from accepting a scholarship he needed to be able to pay for school.

On June 15, 2012, then - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano issued a memorandum entitled «Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children,» creating a non-congressionally authorized administrative program that permitted certain individuals who came to the United States as juveniles and meet several criteria — including lacking any current lawful immigration status — to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and eligibility for work authorization.

New York state agencies and officials will be barred from asking about a person's immigration status, under an executive order issued Friday by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

In defiance of the governor's new executive order, Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard issued a directive today telling law enforcement personnel to continue asking people about their immigration status during traffic stops, arrests and domestic incidents.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (Friday) issued Executive Order 170 that prohibits state agencies and officers from inquiring about or disclosing an individual's immigration status unless required by law or necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service.

It is important for you to know that after becoming the Mayor of New York City, the Honorable Bill de Blasio implemented the IDNYC Program, granting government - issued identification cards to all City residents over 14 years old, no matter what their immigration status is — anyone can apply for it.

A story in the June 16, 2010, issue of Education Week about the Arizona law SB 1070 mischaracterized the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe as barring schools from determining students» immigration status because of a potential «chilling» effect on their right to an education.

Now that the issue is solely before Congress, we urge it to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to authorize the cancellation of removal, resolve immigration status, and work toward U.S. citizenship of undocumented students who are long - term resideImmigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to authorize the cancellation of removal, resolve immigration status, and work toward U.S. citizenship of undocumented students who are long - term resideimmigration status, and work toward U.S. citizenship of undocumented students who are long - term residents.»

School districts included trauma, mental health issues, social media (including bullying and other conflicts), immigration status, gang involvement, drug use by students or parents, lack of parental guidance and support, and situational barriers like transportation, jobs, and responsibilities at home among the many challenges that affect student behavior or attendance and can lead to discipline issues.

The United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Plyer v. Doe in June 1982 that declared states can not deny students a free public education on account of their immigration status.

Some Federal District Court judges have issued orders precluding counsel from inquiring into a party's immigration status during discovery.

Interestingly, in that case the Court never addressed the issue of whether the plaintiff's immigration status is admissible.

Donnelly, who joins her new firm from Dickstein Shapiro, specializes in such employment - related immigration issues as retention of permanent resident status for foreign employees, derivative citizenship, family immigration for dependents and relatives of employees, and naturalization.

It provides trial attorneys with a basic motion in limine which states that the evidence of a Plaintiff's immigration Status should be excluded because pursuant to Trial Rules 401 - 403 it is not relevant to ant material issue in the case and would create an unfair prejudice.

Attorneys with the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association say the court needs to keep the issue of the plaintiff's immigration status separate from the injury lawsuit.

The four attorneys of Keen Law Offices, LLC, practice only immigration law, with an emphasis on criminal defense of non-U.S. citizens and related issues of deportation and immigrant status.

Foley Hoag legal services can assist with all aspects of employee - related matters, including drafting employment agreements, counsel regarding retirement plans, immigration issues and employee status determinations.

Kristen has expertise in children's immigration issues, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and the intersection of immigration and juvenile justice.

And they ask that the person be held so that they can actually determine what the person's immigration status is and what other legal issues that may arise in the context of the person's immigration status.

Immigration and Ministry of Labour regulation — advising on residency and employment status issues, employee registration formalities, short - term assignments and secondment arrangements, statutory end of service entitlements and termination considerations

Immigration attorneys are better equipped to deal with these issues because criminal attorneys may not completely comprehend the consequences that legal problems will have on a person's immigratImmigration attorneys are better equipped to deal with these issues because criminal attorneys may not completely comprehend the consequences that legal problems will have on a person's immigrationimmigration status.

She has contributed to several ILRC manuals, including Defending Immigrants in the Ninth Circuit; Families and Immigration; Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship; and Inadmissibility & Deportability, and has authored articles, presented webinars and served as a panelist on marriage immigration issues, adjustment of status, U visas, and criminal immigration for ILRC, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuilImmigration; Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship; and Inadmissibility & Deportability, and has authored articles, presented webinars and served as a panelist on marriage immigration issues, adjustment of status, U visas, and criminal immigration for ILRC, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guilimmigration issues, adjustment of status, U visas, and criminal immigration for ILRC, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guilimmigration for ILRC, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuilImmigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuilImmigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG).

Her experience in education and community care law means she is particularly well - suited to the numerous cases in which these areas of the law collide, such as Tier 4 visa issues, student loans, and disputes about local authority and health authority obligations in cases involving those with «precarious» immigration status.

Her expertise includes the immigration consequences of criminal convictions; issues affecting immigrant children and mixed families; immigration consultant and consumer fraud; naturalization; family immigration; legal status for immigrant victims of domestic violence through the Violence Against Women Act provisions (VAWA); and trial skills.

Precarious immigration status makes many newcomers fearful to address legal issues through the court system due to safety concerns related to their immigration status.

The legal issues include child trafficking, crime victimization (gender - based violence, sexual abuse, rapes, crimes in housing camps), unlawful evictions, inadequate housing, dangerous deportations (leading to issuance of precautionary measures by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights), immigration (e.g. need for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extensions and redesignations in the U.S.), and access to justice and the courts.

The policy paper that was issued in June on the status of EEA nationals and their family members made clear that they would be brought within the UK's immigration system as they were to be given indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Rather, they should be issued with bridging visas to reside in the community while their immigration status is resolved, or placed in community detention.