Monthly Archives: July 2012

President Obama’s Deportation Deferral Order Is Legal

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

After President Obama’s decision to temporarily defer deportations for certain young undocumented immigrants, Rep. Steve King immediately stated his intention to challenge its legality in court. However, based on established legal precedent, many legal experts believe his lawsuit is meritless … Continue reading →

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Judge Overrules Immigration Authorities, Orders Virginia Muslim be Naturalized

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

A nearly five-year legal saga will conclude this Thursday for Falls Church resident Jamal Abusamhadaneh when he takes the oath of citizenship at a federal courthouse, following a federal judge’s ruling that immigration authorities wrongly drew sinister conclusions about aspects … Continue reading →

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Arizona Sheriff Known for Immigration Crackdowns Takes Stand, Addresses Ku Klux Klan Comment

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin

Today, Arizona sheriff, Joe Arpaio, known nationally for his hardline stance on immigration took the witness stand and faced allegations that his trademark immigration sweeps amounted to racial profiling against Latinos. Arpaio was asked about a statement in which he … Continue reading →

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Some States Can Check Voters against Immigration Database

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

The federal government is expanding access to an immigration database so several states can use it to identify ineligible voters. Homeland Security Department representatives notified Florida officials last week regarding this new federal database which will allow them to check … Continue reading →

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Judge Keeps South Carolina Immigration Law on Hold after Arizona Ruling

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

A South Carolina federal Judge who previously blocked parts of a South Carolina law tracking down undocumented immigrants, said on Monday that the law would remain on hold until an appeals court ruled on the case. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel … Continue reading →

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Obama Urges Immigration Reform at Citizenship Ceremony

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

On Wednesday, July 4th, in a moving naturalization ceremony in the East Room of the White House, 25 active members of the military declared their allegiance to the United States and became U.S. citizens. President Barack Obama used the event … Continue reading →

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