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When is Amnesty not Amnesty?

May 12th, 2009 | 5 Comments

When is Amnesty not Amnesty? [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 56 podPressShowHidePlayer('1', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/208/0/amnesty_1.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'When is Amnesty not Amnesty?', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); The debate has started once again. Congress is holding hearings on what may eventually be a breakthrough in the immigration stalemate. That is, if the economy does not derail the latest attempt to deal with undocumented workers. The concern on the part of some is that allowing legalization of people who entered the United States illegally, or remained in the United States illegally, after entering with a visa, is unfair to those who have been waiting in line for years.  In effect, amnesty penalizes those who have tried to do things the right way. And, what happened to the Rule … Read entire article »

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Stay of Deportation Standards Relaxed

April 22nd, 2009 | 4 Comments

Latest Immigration News: NKEN v. HOLDER, ATTORNEY GENERAL The U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion today in Nken v. Mukasey. The Court held that in considering requests for stays of deportation pending judicial review of orders of removal, the traditional standard should be applied. What do you think? Please comment below to tell me. … Read entire article »

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President Obama Intends to Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform

April 13th, 2009 | 9 Comments

President Obama on Immigration Reform [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 93 podPressShowHidePlayer('2', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/104/0/obama_immigration_reform.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'President Obama on Immigration Reform', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); The New York Times reported last week that the White House will take steps to tackle the controversial subject of immigration by the end of this year. the President will speak publicly in May, and serious work on legislation will begin in the summer with the expectation that legislation will be ready in the fall. Many people see this as a natural step for the President to take since he is fulfilling a campaign promise. While the immigration system is dysfunctional to say the least, there is strong opposition to comprehensive legislation, especially in a time when many Americans … Read entire article »

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