Report shows impact of state’s immigrant population
The American Immigration Council on Wednesday released data on Indiana’s immigrant population and their contributions to the state.
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IndyBar: Attorneys Needed for Naturalization Ceremonies
Twice a month, a ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse welcomes newly naturalized American citizens. It’s an awe-inspiring ceremony–and you can be a part of it. Indianapolis Bar Association attorney members participate in the naturalization ceremonies by handing out a booklet containing the U.S. and Indiana constitutions and presenting brief remarks.
New York defies feds’ ‘sanctuary cities’ order
New York City officials sent a letter to the U.S. Justice Department on Friday defying a directive intended to pressure the city into cooperating more with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Sessions slams judges for thwarting Trump policies
The nation’s chief law enforcement officer on Thursday blasted federal judges who have thwarted or criticized Trump administration policies, accusing them of trying to veto the president’s decisions because they disagree with him politically.
African mom in Indiana loses custody appeal to dad in Mali
An African woman currently living in Indiana must return her children to their father in Africa after the Indiana Court of Appeals found her home country’s custody laws do not violate fundamental human rights, so Indiana courts lack jurisdiction to strike down her African custody order.
Court denies state’s motion to stay Syrian refugee case
After blocking the state from banning the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana, a refugee organization can continue its litigation against the state after a district court judge denied the state’s motion to stay proceedings while the Supreme Court of the United States reviews a federal travel ban.
Judge in Hawaii blocks latest version of Trump’s travel ban
A federal judge in Hawaii blocked the Trump administration Tuesday from enforcing its latest travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect.
Federal judge to rule later on latest Trump travel ban
A federal judge in Baltimore, Maryland, will rule later on three lawsuits requesting preliminary injunctions to block the most recent Trump administration travel restrictions.
Travel ban lawsuits filed by legal center, Muslim advocates
A coalition of Muslim and Iranian-American advocates and a nonpartisan legal institute filed the first lawsuits against the Trump administration's new travel restrictions for citizens of eight countries, including Iran, that were announced late last month.
US Supreme Court weighs case on detention of immigrants
The Supreme Court of the United States wrestled for a second time Tuesday with whether the government can indefinitely detain certain immigrants it is considering deporting without providing a hearing.
First Monday in October: New Supreme Court term begins
The Supreme Court is starting its new year, with Justice Neil Gorsuch on board for his first full term.
Trump’s legal nemesis gets his day in court in bid to save DACA
Los Angeles attorney Ted Boutrous has been itching for a courtroom battle with President Donald Trump. Now, he’s got it.
Immigration attorneys weigh varying options for DACA clients
As the country waits to learn what, if any, legislative deal might be struck in order to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in light of President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind it, immigration law attorneys say they are looking for ways to advise their clients on how to plan for their futures.
Environmentalists sue to block US border wall with Mexico
Three advocacy groups sued the federal government Thursday to block construction of a border wall with Mexico, alleging that that Trump administration overstepped its authority by waiving environmental reviews and other laws.
Justice Kennedy temporarily restores Trump’s refugee ban
A U.S. Supreme Court justice issued a short-term order restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on thousands of refugees seeking entry to the country.
Holcomb ducks questions about Trump’s move to end DACA
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb ducked questions on Wednesday about whether he supports President Donald Trump's decision to phase out a program protecting immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
Ryan sees compromise on immigration after Trump forces issue
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday he sees the possibility for compromise after President Donald Trump gave Congress six months to resolve the status of immigrants brought illegally to the country as children. And he called on Trump to work with the House to get there.
Trump rescinding DACA program protecting young immigrants
President Donald Trump’s administration will “wind down” a program protecting hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, Attorney General Jeff Sessions declared Tuesday, calling the Obama administration’s program “an unconstitutional exercise of authority.”
With Trump pardon, Arpaio again wiggles out of legal trouble
In his 24 years as metro Phoenix’s sheriff, Joe Arpaio survived scandals and dodged investigations that would easily have sunk the careers of many politicians.
Trump administration opposes Chicago request for injunction
The Department of Justice has objected to Chicago’s request for a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from withholding public safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities that don’t comply with U.S. immigration laws.