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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. The UN has urged the UK government to adhere to international human rights obligations and reappraise its current immigration policies.

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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in RICO, Immigration, and Clean Water Act Cases

Constitutional Law Reporter

The issues before the Court involved immigration, RICO suits, and giving veterans the benefit of the doubt. The Immigration and Nationality Act bars judicial review of certain discretionary immigration decisions. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in four cases this week.

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration

Constitutional Law Reporter

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. Hansen , 599 U.S. _ (2023), the U.S.

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

JURIST

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 Considers “Hot Pursuit” in Closely Watched Fourth Amendment Case

Constitutional Law Reporter

Alcaraz-Enriquez: The immigration cases, which were consolidated for one hour of oral argument, centers on the credibility of an immigrant’s testimony. The post Supreme Court Considers “Hot Pursuit” in Closely Watched Fourth Amendment Case appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Ventura , 537 U.S.

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Morning Docket: 12.28.22

Above The Law

2022 was the year that Constitutional Law dramatically shifted (to the right). [ appeared first on Above the Law. . * There may not be a ton Congress can do about Republican George Santos's lies that won him his seat, but there are some suspicious campaign campaign finance disclosures. ABA Journal ].

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SCOTUS Kicks Off February Sitting With Oral Arguments in Three Cases

Constitutional Law Reporter

The issues before the Court involved Native American law and immigration. United States : The case involves the Constitution’s double jeopardy clause and how it applies toa prosecution in the Court of Indian Offenses. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. The justices heard oral arguments in three cases.