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House Committee Advances Impeachment Charges Against Homeland Security Secretary

In a significant development early Wednesday, a Republican-dominated U.S. House of Representatives panel pushed forward impeachment charges against Homeland Security…

Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale Announce Merger to Form UB Greensfelder

A Pioneering Merger Sets the Stage for a "Super-Regional" Legal Powerhouse In a strategic move, Midwest law firms Ulmer &…

Texas Implements River Barrier to Curb Migrant Crossings

To curtail the influx of migrants, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has implemented a river barrier along the border, complemented by…

US Appeals Court Rules on LGBT Perception as Ground for Asylum in Immigration Decisions

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently issued a landmark ruling that has far-reaching implications for individuals…

United States Judge Blocks Biden’s Immigration Arrest, Deportation Limits

President Joe Biden's administration was blocked from enforcing its guidance on who can be arrested and deported by U.S. immigration…

Private Companies Earn Billions in Migrant Detention Industry, Analysis Shows

Summary: Private companies made almost one billion dollars detaining unaccompanied minors and separated migrant children.  In the past decade, private…

Boston Considering Giving Non-Citizens Voting Rights

Summary: Boston council members are discussing today whether or not to allow non-US citizens to vote in city elections. Boston…

Government Asks for More Time in Reuniting Separated Migrant Families

Summary: The Department of Justice asked courts to extend the deadline for reuniting separated migrant children.  On Friday, the Department…

University of Wisconsin-Madison Law Students Helping Immigrants in Texas

Summary: University of Wisconsin-Madison students intend to help immigrants navigate the court system in Texas next month.  Nine law students…

ABA Working Group on Unaccompanied Minors Welcomes Added Volunteers

Summary: With growing concern over what happens to children who cross the border illegally, more lawyers are donating their time…

Texas, Arkansas Military Bases Will House 20,000 Migrant Children

Summary: Two military bases will house 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children.  The Pentagon said on Thursday that military bases in Texas…

Trump, Republicans Will Meet to Discuss Immigrant Family Separation Policy

Summary: On Tuesday evening, Congress will meet to vote on immigration reform.  Cracking down on illegal immigration was a major…