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Immigration Advocates File Lawsuit Against Arizona Attorney General

LegalReader

Immigrants’ rights advocates are pushing back against Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s attempts to block President Joe Biden’s latest changes to U.S. immigration policy. On Tuesday, a coalition of immigration and Latino advocacy groups announced a lawsuit against Brnovich’s office.

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Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center

Diane Drain

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. Its grantee organizations serving Arizona include the Community Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA), and the Window Rock-based DNA-Peoples Legal Services. Drain, P.A.

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US Supreme Court blocks Biden administration policy to limit deportation

JURIST

The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Biden administration immigration policy. In a 5-4 order, the Supreme Court Thursday denied the Biden administration’s application to reinstate an immigration memorandum that would stop deportation unless the non-citizen is a threat to national security, public safety or border security.

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US Department of Justice unearths civil rights violations by Phoenix police department

JURIST

Attorney General Merrick B. Arizona is no stranger to the use of questionable police tactics. In 2017, former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt for failing to abide by a court order to stop detaining Latinos based solely on their immigration status.

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Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program Improved Access To Justice For Tort Victims And Possibly Large Companies

Above The Law

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. A few days ago, the Big Four accounting firm KPMG applied for Arizonas ABS license. Steven Chung is a tax attorney in Los Angeles, California.

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Facing Deportation? Talk to an Arizona Immigration Lawyer

LegalReader

No matter how good your lawyer is, you might not be released from the detention center if you are considered a flight risk or if you have been charged with various offenses.

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Is a ‘Secret’ Surveillance Tool Harvesting Money Transfer Data?

The Crime Report

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, collected records of any money transfer greater than $500 to or from Mexico and information on domestic or international transfers exceeding $500 to or from the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. Ron Wyden (D-OR), reports the Wall Street Journal.