Posts tagged US Supreme Court

Four Ways the California Supreme...

By Prerna on November 11, 2008
Four Ways the California Supreme Court Could Rule on Prop. 8

I am hoping this is my last Prop. 8 blog till at least the weekend. I figure there are four ways for the California Supreme Court to rule on this Prop. 8 mess in the coming week. 1. Injunction Relief A reader suggested that I look into... [+]

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11Nov

Making College Less Accessible for...

By Prerna on September 16, 2008
Making College Less Accessible for Immigrant Students One Lawsuit at a Time

Disclaimer: This issue does not relate to me. I am not an AB-540 student and nor have I ever benefited from it. But it makes me mad that people are scapegoating fellow college students who have worked really hard to get where they are . Seriously,... [+]

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16Sep

Residency Not Determined by...

By Prerna on July 18, 2008
Residency Not Determined by Undocumented Status

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled today that an undocumented immigrant who was injured in Ada County was entitled to medical assistance from that county regardless of his immigration status, stating that “the concept of residency does not distinguish between citizens and those who have entered... [+]

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18Jul

Supreme Court relaxes Immigration...

By Prerna on June 18, 2008
Supreme Court relaxes Immigration Laws – Chipping Away at “Illegal is Illegal” de jure

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last week that anyone who is under “voluntary departure” can still petition to remain in the U.S. if their circumstances change i.e. marriage. You can read the details below. Basically, under older USCIS provisions, once you are in the country illegally,... [+]

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18Jun

The M Word - California Supreme...

By Prerna on March 4, 2008
The M Word – California Supreme Court Hears Arguments for Gay Marriage

It still blows my mind that we have to “argue” about basic fundamental human rights. I thought the nation decided close to 50 years ago that “separate but equal” is not equal. How can the idiot judges on the California Supreme Court sit there like pompous... [+]

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04Mar