by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On February 3, 2021, the State of Arizona filed a separate lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s 100-Day pause on deportations. Like Texas, Arizona claims the policy violates an agreement the state signed with DHS in the final months of the...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On January 26, 2021, a federal district court judge granted Texas’ request to restrain the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing its 100-Day Moratorium for at least fourteen (14) days, while he considers its request for a more comprehensive...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On April 6, 2018, then Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices along the Southwest Border (districts in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) to immediately adopt a “zero tolerance” policy and prosecute all...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On January 26, 2021, the Senate confirmed Antony Blinken’s nomination for Secretary of State by a vote of 78-22. He was sworn in later that day. Mr. Blinken previously served as Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy National Security Advisor under President Obama. The...
