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New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally to obtain law licenses

ABA Journal

Immigrants who are in the country illegally won’t be barred from law practice in New Mexico, according to a rule change approved by the New

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US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejects environmental challenge to DACA

JURIST

The plaintiffs are individuals and organizations who identify themselves as environmentalists and include natural resource conservation groups and cattle ranchers from Arizona, California, Colorado, and New Mexico. The complaint alleged that DHS failed to perform any NEPA review when it implemented DACA and other immigration programs.

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Non-English Speakers Face Poor Translation of Justice

The Crime Report

Since 1970, when the Second Circuit ruled it unconstitutional to try an immigrant who spoke no English for murder without giving him an interpreter, the need for greater language access in the courts has only increased.

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Chinese Immigrant Workers Sue Illegal Marijuana Farm Operators on Navajo Land

The Crime Report

Chinese immigrant workers have filed a lawsuit against the operators of an illegal marijuana farm on the Navajo Nation, alleging that they were lured to northern New Mexico under false pretenses and forced to work 14 hours a day trimming marijuana, Susan Montoya Bryan and Rio Yamat for the Associated Press.

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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. The surveillance program, overseen by investigators with U.S.

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The morning read for Wednesday, March 20

SCOTUSBlog

New Mexico and Colorado. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Share The court will hear oral arguments this morning in Gonzalez v. Trevino and Texas v.

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What We’ve Learned from Senators and Justices on Legal Talk Network

LegalTalkNetwork

New Mexico Senator Steven Neville New Mexico, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, is home to Former State Senator Steven Neville, who has represented District 2 in the State Senate since 2004. since 1985.

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