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Europe human rights court rules Hungary asylum criminal law violates EU law

JURIST

The European Commission requested that the CJEU impose a lump sum fine and daily penalty until Hungary amends its law. The Hungarian legislature justified its legislation, claiming that it prevented misuse of the asylum procedure and illegal immigration based on deception.

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‘Jailhouse Screening’ Puts Undocumented Immigrants at Greater Risk: Paper

The Crime Report

immigration enforcement has largely shifted from the street to jails, resulting in overreach and an increase in incarceration, according to a North Carolina law professor. Jailhouse screening” was supposed to speed up immigration processes and identify undocumented immigrants who posed a threat to public safety.

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Guantanamo detainee loses bid to dismiss charges and disqualify judge over conflicts of interest

JURIST

Navy Captain named Kirk Waits presided over the commission before becoming the Deputy Director of the Navy Office of the Judge Advocate General Criminal Law Division of the Department of Defense. He had applied to other positions while still in his role overseeing the commission as well.

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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 senators reintroduce bill to offer Hong Kong protesters refuge

JURIST

They said that the bill is in response to the People’s Republic of China’s “draconian national security law.” ” In addition to granting certain Hong Kongers priority 2 refugee status, the Act would waive immigration intent as a factor for non-immigrant visas.

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10 Best Legal Directories for Law Firms in 2025 + How To Choose One

MyCase

Immigration AILA Member Directory : The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) offers a directory of qualified immigration lawyers, a trusted resource for clients needing immigration services. Justia Immigration Lawyers Directory : A directory offering a searchable list of immigration lawyers across the U.S.,

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Delhi high court quashes travel ban against Indian journalist

JURIST

Ayyub was detained by the Bureau of Immigration at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport last Tuesday on her way to a journalists’ conference in London. Her immigration stamp was canceled and the ED thereafter issued a summons requiring her appearance last Friday.

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