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Trump immigration rule takes effect again during appeal
Sophia Tareen, AP
A federal appeals court has allowed a Trump administration rule that would deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits like food stamps to go back into effect while it considers the case. The Election Day development was the latest dizzying twist in a legal battle over the controversial rule that the Trump administration argues helps ensure those who are self-sufficient come to the country. On Monday, U.S.…
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About 36,000 Legal Immigrants in Florida Could Not Vote, Watchdog Group Says
Jesse Caneles, Bay News
About 300,000 legal immigrants — including about 36,000 from Florida — weren’t able to become United States citizens in time to vote in this election, according to Boundless, an immigration watchdog organization. A stricter vetting process and the coronavirus pandemic resulted in longer wait times, Boundless indicated.
Fed. Labor Panel Busts Immigration Judges' Union
Braden Campbell, Law360
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Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule Is Vacated by Federal Judge
Miriam Jordan, New York Times
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to vacate a policy that allowed officials to deny green cards to immigrants who might need public assistance, such as food stamps and housing vouchers, saying it exceeded the authority of the executive branch. In a 14-page ruling, Judge Gary Feinerman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois cited “numerous…
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