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cicnews.comCanadian Law Grants Citizenship to Millions of Americans
A recent change in Canada's citizenship laws has enabled millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry to qualify for dual citizenship. The law, effective December 15, extends citizenship by descent beyond one generation. This has resulted in increased applications from U.S. resid…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Judge Rules DOJ Sanctions Against Immigration Lawyer Unwarranted in Deportation Case
A judge has ruled against the Department of Justice's attempt to impose sanctions on an immigration lawyer who sought to halt a client's deportation. The decision prevents penalties related to the lawyer's conduct in the proceedings. This maintains the lawyer's ability to represe…
Fibonacci Blue / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)US Judge Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia Pending Further Review
A US District Judge in Maryland rejected the Trump administration's request to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, ruling the matter not ripe for decision. The judge set new briefing deadlines and a hearing for April 28. The case involves a 13-month legal process spanning mul…