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UN expresses concern over moves by UK government to facilitate Rwanda removal plan for migrants

JURIST

The ability of the court to review parliamentary decisions is a key feature of UK constitutional law and ensures one body does not hold too much power, thereby protecting the rule of law. This comes after the UK Supreme Court ruled in November 2023 that the Rwanda policy was unlawful. New legislation may put this at risk.

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration

Constitutional Law Reporter

Hansen , 599 U.S. _ (2023), the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law that criminalizes “encouraging or inducing” an immigrant to come or remain in the United States unlawfully. According to the Court, the law does not run afoul of the First Amendment. In United States v.

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US House of Representatives votes not to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security

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The US House of Representatives voted Tuesday not to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for allegedly failing to comply with US law and breaching public trust in his handling of immigration enforcement on the US-Mexico border.

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Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Identity Theft

Constitutional Law Reporter

Oral arguments have not yet been scheduled, but a decision is expected before the term ends in June 2023. The post Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Identity Theft appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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SCOTUS Leaves Title 42 in Place Temporarily

Constitutional Law Reporter

The post SCOTUS Leaves Title 42 in Place Temporarily appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. The Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the February argument session, with a decision before the term ends in June.

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Supreme Court Rules States Can’t Challenge Federal Immigration Policy

Constitutional Law Reporter

Texas , 599 U.S. _ (2023), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Texas and Louisiana lacked standing to challenge a Biden Administration immigration enforcement policy. In their opinion, Congress specifically prohibited courts from issuing injunctions related to certain immigration laws. In United States v.

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Supreme Court Considers Scope of Federal Bribery Law

Constitutional Law Reporter

Texas : The immigration suit brought by the States of Texas and Louisiana challenges a Biden Administration policy prioritizing the apprehension and deportation of three groups of noncitizens: suspected terrorists, individuals who have committed crimes, and those recently detained at the border. United States v. 1226(c) or 8 U.S.C.

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