Anyone can get arrested for violating the law in the United States. Technically, the criminal penalties possible are usually the same regardless of an individual's personal characteristics. A defendant's immigration status usually does not expose them to more serious...
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Is a non-citizen removable for a violation of a no contact order?
Is a non-citizen removable for a violation of a no contact order? Section 237(a)(2)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that "Any alien who at any time after entry is enjoined under a protection order issued by a court and whom the court...
Update on the September 24, 2017 Travel Ban
On Monday the Supreme Court issued orders (here and here) permitting the government to enforce the September 24, 2017 travel ban (the text can be found here). Until yesterday, the government was not permitted to fully enforce the travel ban due to preliminary...