Most people in Maryland learned in civics class that children born in the U.S. automatically become citizens. But if their parents are immigrants without proper documentation, this sharp distinction between citizen-child and immigrant parent can lead to the division...
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Legal Advocates
Month: August 2012
Adopted immigrant fights to remain in country, seeks residency
In prior posts we have noted the complex nature of immigration laws. Those in the country on visas, those seeking green cards and those applying for U.S. citizenship must navigate an often dizzying maze of federal rules and regulations. Being unaware of any of these...
Immigrants can start applying to deferred action program today
In the past couple of months, we have talked about President Obama's executive order that opens the door for certain illegal immigrants to obtain a work permit and be free from deportation for a period of two years. Today's date is important because interested...
Legislatures reduce immigration bills in early 2012
Much has already been written on the wide-ranging effect of the Supreme Court's decision in the Arizona immigration case earlier this summer. While the majority opinion declared three of the law's four provisions unconstitutional and left the door open to challenges...
Five-year battle for citizenship ends for D.C.-area Muslim man
It has not been an easy row to hoe for Muslims in the United States. Despite the tenets of religious and individual freedom that are enshrined in the Constitution, there's a lot of bias in grassroots society. This likely comes as no surprise to readers, even in as...