Immigration

Federal Judge Delays Trial for Milwaukee County Judge Facing Obstruction Charges Over Immigration Controversy

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MILWAUKEE — A federal judge has postponed the trial of a Milwaukee County judge who faces charges of obstructing immigration enforcement. The decision follows a request from Judge Hannah Dugan to have the charges against her dismissed. Dugan has been accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in avoiding detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an incident at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in April. The federal judge presiding over the case aims to first address Dugan’s motion to dismiss the charges before proceeding with the trial. In a court filing with the … Read more

Florida AG Found in Contempt for Defying Court Order on Immigration Law Enforcement

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge has ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is in civil contempt of court for sending a letter that contradicted a temporary restraining order halting the enforcement of a contentious immigration law targeting undocumented immigrants. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams determined that Uthmeier violated her directive, which prohibited police agencies from enforcing the new law, established during a special legislative session in February. The law, known as SB 4-C, criminalizes the entry or re-entry of undocumented immigrants into Florida. Williams issued the temporary restraining order on April 4, later … Read more

Navigating the Immigration Crisis: Insights from Bet Tzedek on Recent ICE Raids in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles—Attorneys from the nonprofit organization Bet Tzedek have raised concerns regarding the immigration crisis in the United States, especially in light of recent ICE raids in Los Angeles. During a conversation led by Hal Eisner, these legal experts shed light on the urgent need for adequate representation for immigrants facing detention. Diego Cartagena, president and CEO of Bet Tzedek, emphasized the vulnerability of detained individuals who often lack legal knowledge and resources. Joanna Fluckey, directing attorney specializing in Kinship and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), highlighted the pressing issues surrounding undocumented minors and the … Read more

Florida Senator Ashley Moody Champions Tough Immigration Laws with New Legislation to Empower States

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Senator Ashley Moody has unveiled a pair of legislative proposals aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement and countering what she describes as ineffective policies from the current administration. Moody’s initiatives, known as the RIPPLE Act and the Stop GAPS Act, are designed to bolster state authorities’ roles in immigration while addressing significant concerns around the handling of unaccompanied migrant children. She contends that the Biden administration’s immigration strategies have endangered national security and placed vulnerable children at risk. The RIPPLE Act seeks to expand the capabilities of the 287(g) program, which allows … Read more