David Leopold, an immigration attorney and past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, was inside the Supreme Court for today’s arguments in United States v. Texas. In analysis posted on his website, which we present below, Leopold reflected on today’s proceedings and implications: “I had the privilege of attending...
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Editor’s note: To read about one family directly impacted by DAPA/DACA+, click here. Hundreds of immigrant families and their allies rallied outside the Supreme Court today as the eight justices heard oral arguments in US v. Texas, the lawsuit blocking implementation of DAPA and DACA+. Team AV at Supreme Court today...
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With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments in the U.S. v Texas immigration executive action case on Monday, additional leading media voices are previewing the case and highlighting two key themes that we have been paying special attention to: the assessment that the Republican challengers lack standing, following Chief Justice John Roberts’ own view...
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***WEBINAR*** Monday, April 18, 2016 at 5 pm EST Join Google Hangout Online via http://americasvoice.org/Hangout In 2014, Esmeralda Cornejo of Columbus, OH finally won a stay of deportation after a grueling public advocacy campaign. She found the strength to fight in her children, all U.S. citizens. This Monday, April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme...
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Earlier today, Sen. Tim Kaine met an immigrant family as part of the ongoing “DAPA Dinners” campaign. Appreciate the Orellana family of Arlington sharing their story with me about how they stand to benefit from #DACA #DAPA #FightForFamilies — Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 15, 2016 We are a nation...
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With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments in the U.S. v Texas immigration executive action case on Monday, new nationwide polling of Latino voters underscores the political stakes of the Republican backlash against DACA and DAPA. Conducted by Latino Decisions on behalf of America’s Voice, the full results, as well...
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As the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear US vs. Texas oral arguments on Monday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and leading House Democrats held a press conference this morning to stand with families and in support of DAPA and DACA+. “We are here today…because Monday is a very important day for the communities...
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Frank Sharry: “The question is whether Chief Justice Roberts, who has made it clear he does not want his court to settle political fights, sticks with long-standing precedent and rejects this ploy. Then, we can take our fight to the political arena, where it belongs.” On Monday, the Supreme...
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It’s true that implementation of DAPA and DACA+ — both to go before the Supreme Court on Monday — would have the most immediate impact on immigrants and their families. But if fully implemented, both programs would also boost local and state economies all across the nation, filling taxcoffers...
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On April 18, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the United States v Texas immigration case. At stake is the fate of the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA+) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) immigration policies, which would provide on a temporary basis, protection from deportation...
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