President Biden’s parole program, particularly the initiatives aimed at nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (collectively referred to as the CHNV parole programs), has become a significant flashpoint for legal challenges at the state level. These programs were designed…
The question of whether Mexico is liable for cartel violence in U.S. courts is complex and involves multiple legal, political, and international considerations. Generally, **Mexico as a sovereign nation is not held liable in U.S. courts for the violent actions…
Border states in the United States could potentially sue over fentanyl deaths tied to cartels, but the legal and practical complexities involved make such lawsuits challenging and unprecedented. These states face a severe public health crisis due to fentanyl, a…
The question of whether the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ignoring laws that protect American citizens is complex and multifaceted. DHS is a large federal agency tasked with a broad mission that includes enforcing immigration laws, preserving national security,…
Sheriffs across various parts of the United States have increasingly found themselves at the center of legal and political battles involving federal border agencies. While sheriffs traditionally serve as local law enforcement officials responsible for county-level policing and jail management,…
Families seeking to sue over crimes committed by illegal immigrants face a complex and challenging legal landscape. While it is theoretically possible for families to bring civil lawsuits against individuals who have committed crimes, the practical and legal hurdles are…
New York City is actively engaged in legal action against the federal government over significant shortfalls in migrant funding that the city argues have left it struggling to manage the influx of migrants. The city has filed lawsuits challenging the…
The question of whether migrant hotels can be grounds for lawsuits from taxpayers involves complex legal, social, and governmental considerations. Migrant hotels are often used as temporary accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees when other housing options are unavailable or…
Federal judges can and have blocked President Biden’s immigration orders, and it is possible they could do so again depending on the legal challenges brought against those orders and the courts’ interpretations of the law. The power of federal judges…
Arizona is actively involved in legal battles and policy actions related to illegal immigration, but rather than preparing new lawsuits itself, much of the current legal activity involves lawsuits filed by advocacy groups and responses to federal immigration enforcement policies.…