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US federal judge upholds most provisions of Arizona voting laws requiring proof of citizenship

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A federal judge in Arizona upheld two state laws on Thursday that require voters to provide documentation to prove their US citizenship before registering to vote. ” SAVE is a federal government system that retrieves immigration-related information to determine government benefit eligibility. .”

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Mexico files Amicus Brief in US court of appeals in opposition to Texas immigration law

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Mexico filed an amicus brief Thursday with the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, voicing opposition to Texas Immigration Law SB 4 , which authorizes Texas authorities to arrest and prosecute individuals suspected of illegal entry across the US-Mexico border. United States.

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“64. Federal vs. State Immigration Enforcement Under Arizona v. United States; The Supreme Court may soon be asked to revisit Justice Kennedy’s 2012 majority opinion reaffirming federal primacy over immigration; Doing so could have implications far beyond the U.S.-Mexico border.”

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Federal vs. State Immigration Enforcement Under Arizona v. United States; The Supreme Court may soon be asked to revisit Justice Kennedy’s 2012 majority opinion reaffirming federal primacy over immigration; Doing so could have implications far beyond the U.S.-Mexico Mexico border.” The post “64. Mexico border.”

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Immigration Advocates File Lawsuit Against Arizona Attorney General

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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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U.S. Department of Justice Sues Arizona Over Shipping Container “Border Wall”

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The lawsuit alleges that Arizona has not only usurped the federal government's jurisdiction over border policy but actively prevented civil servants from continuing routine work along the U.S.-Mexico Mexico border.

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

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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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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.