The Case on Prosecutorial Discretion
Here is a case about prosecutorial discretion. Julio Tellez is an undocumented immigrant currently residing in Hamilton, Cleveland. The federal government through the Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement sought for deportation of Tellez. As a response, Tellez through counsel sought for dismissal of the order for deportation claiming the case [...]
HALT to the DREAM ACT
For beneficiaries of the DREAM Act, the HALT Act is an ominous cloud on otherwise bright and clear horizon. Undocumented young people have benefited from the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act for it allows them to be educated throughout the United States public education system regardless of their status. Other provisions of [...]
Judge Decides on Controversial Alabama Law
US District Judge Sharon Blackburn has promulgated her decision on the Alabama anti-immigration law HB 56. She has upheld major provisions of the measure that allows state law enforcement agents to question and detain without bail individuals suspected to be an undocumented immigrant. A further provision upheld requires Alabama public school authorities to verify the [...]
