Tag:immigration
Legislature
Bills Addressing Affordable Housing, Deepfakes in Elections Campaigns, Federal Immigration Law Enforcement Introduced
After being vetoed last session, the government right of first refusal bill has been reintroduced with modifications.
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Briefs
Immigration Detainees Get Major Federal Court Victory in Lawsuit Against GEO Group
A federal judge ruled a long-running lawsuit against the GEO Group running the ICE detention facility in Aurora should go to jury trial.
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News
AILA Partners with Nonprofit Lender to Help Immigrants Pay Legal Costs
The American Immigration Lawyers Association has partnered with a nonprofit lender to help immigrants pay legal fees.
Legislature
House and Senate Introduce a Few Heavy Hitters
Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced bills that would extend whistleblower protections and allow Tribal governments access to state grants and benefits programs.
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Features
Want to Help in Pro Bono Immigration Cases? Immigrant Experts Offer Guidance in Upcoming CLE
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network and other immigration law experts will offer a CLE training on pro bono immigration work.
Features
Up and Coming Lawyers 2021: Molly Kokesh
For Molly Kokesh, an associate at DGS, being a lawyer isn't just a job, it's also a way to help people experiencing complex problems.
News
DACA Dangers: Permanent Injunction Places Halt on New Applicants, Leaves Existing Applicants With Options
Another in a long line of legal challenges against DACA has brought the program to a halt, but existing DACA recipients aren’t in danger of losing support yet.
News
Governor Signs Immigration Detention Defense Fund into Law
Last week, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 21-1194 into law, giving the final OK to create Colorado's new immigration legal defense fund.