by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 26, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
Today’s Supreme Court ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is significant in immigration law. DOMA prevented same-sex marriages from enjoying the same immigration benefits as heterosexual married couples. Although it may take...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 25, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
Yesterday the Senate approved a Republican border security amendment that virtually guarantees that the comprehensive immigration reform bill will pass the U.S. Senate, probably by the end of this week. The amendment authored by Bob Corker (R-TN) and John Hoeven...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 11, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
The U.S. Senate voted today to proceed with debate on S.744, the comprehensive immigration bill. The vote count was 82 – 15. All 15 no votes were by Republican senators. The vote will begin debate and a series of votes on various amendments to the current...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 7, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
As the Senate prepares to begin debate on the comprehensive immigration reform bill, House Republicans continue to struggle with the changed reality of immigration politics. The Republican majority approved an amendment yesterday by restrictionist Steve King (R-IA)...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 5, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a new decision that significantly impacts TPS recipients. USCIS has long held that the grant of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) does not overcome an illegal entry into the United States for purposes of...
