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Courts Continue to Pass the Buck on Gerrymandering Cases

The North Carolina Supreme Court recently laid down its ruling in a critical case that could seriously affect future federal elections. The case centers around the “independent state legislature theory,” a radical theory claiming that, under the U.S. Constitution, state legislatures may determine how federal elections take place without oversight from state constitutions or state … Continue reading Courts Continue to Pass the Buck on Gerrymandering Cases

Government Shutdown Will Affect Immigration Courts for Years to Come

Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 21, 2019 – The government shutdown affected many areas of government, including the shuttering of immigration courts. Roughly 400 immigration judges were furloughed. The 35-day shutdown threw the status of thousands of immigrants into limbo because the courts had yet to decide whether they can stay in the country … Continue reading Government Shutdown Will Affect Immigration Courts for Years to Come

Government Shutdown Will Affect Immigration Courts for Years to Come

Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 21, 2019 – The government shutdown affected many areas of government, including the shuttering of immigration courts. Roughly 400 immigration judges were furloughed. The 35-day shutdown threw the status of thousands of immigrants into limbo because the courts had yet to decide whether they can stay in the country … Continue reading Government Shutdown Will Affect Immigration Courts for Years to Come