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		<title>Texas Sued Over Floating Barrier</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Texas, arguing that the state's installation of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants violates environmental law and poses safety risks.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-complaint-against-state-texas-illegally-placing-floating-buoy">lawsuit</a> against Texas, arguing that the state&#8217;s installation of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants violates environmental law and poses safety risks.</p>
<p>In the lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, the federal government accuses Texas of violating the Rivers and Harbors Act. This Act prohibits obstructions in navigable waters without authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 1,000-foot floating barrier, situated near Eagle Pass, Texas, is causing humanitarian and safety concerns. It also prompted diplomatic protests from Mexico, raising potential violations of international treaties, according to the DOJ&#8217;s statement.</p>
<p>The DOJ&#8217;s lawsuit seeks to prevent Texas from building additional structures that obstruct the federal government&#8217;s ability to navigate the river. The administration requests the court to order Texas to remove the barrier and related infrastructure at its own expense.</p>
<p>The Mexican government also expressed concerns that the barriers could disrupt the river&#8217;s normal flow and result in downstream debris during floods.</p>
<p>The DOJ emphasizes that Texas&#8217; actions risk &#8220;damaging U.S. foreign policy.&#8221;</p>
<p>More than 80 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to investigate and pursue legal action against Texas for what they consider &#8220;dangerous and cruel actions.&#8221;</p>
<p>ILBSG actively monitors ongoing immigration policy to ensure our clients get the right advice. If you have questions about any immigration-related issue, <a href="https://bizlegalservices.com/contact/">contact us</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bill Advances Calling For Independent Immigration Courts</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A bill proposing immigration courts be separated from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The committee voted 24-12 to make immigration courts independent from the executive branch of government. The vote was along party lines. The bill, Real Courts, Rule of Law Act, now moves to the full U.S. House of Representatives for their consideration.</p>
<p>Removing immigration courts from the executive branch enables greater consistency, per the supporters. As presidents and their policies shift, so does the application of immigration law. Independent immigration courts are thought to provide greater stability. The act is sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., who authored the bill and serves as the chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. Rep. Lofgren believes the political and bureaucratic impact on immigration courts erodes trust in the process.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A bill proposing immigration courts be separated from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The committee voted 24-12 to make immigration courts independent from the executive branch of government. The vote was along party lines. The bill, <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6577/text" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Courts, Rule of Law Act</a>, now moves to the full U.S. House of Representatives for their consideration.</p>
<p>Removing immigration courts from the executive branch enables greater consistency, per the supporters. As presidents and their policies shift, so does the application of immigration law. Independent immigration courts are thought to provide greater stability. The act is sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., who authored the bill and serves as the chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. Rep. Lofgren believes the political and bureaucratic impact on immigration courts erodes trust in the process.</p>
<p>The Act proposes immigration courts function in a similar way to the U.S. Tax Court under Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. Similarly, immigration courts are proposed to include trial and appellate courts and an administrative level to oversee both courts. Currently, a wide disparity of approval and denial rates is seen, dependent on the district where they are heard. This act proposes a fairer application of immigration law.</p>
<p>The bill proposes a new system, called the United States Immigration courts, that will take over the duties and proceedings currently managed by the DOJ courts. The proposed court system suggests the ability to issue subpoenas, penalties for contempt, and prompt action by executive branch agencies. The actual number of courts is yet to be seen, following a survey to be made available to the public for their comment.</p>
<p>Appellate courts are suggested to replace the Board of Immigration Appeals. This court level will include 21 judges who will serve on three-judge panels. On rare occasions, the judges will serve as an entire group. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is recommended to provide a review of appeals. Temporary courts are also proposed. These courts will respond to workload surges, requiring prior and ongoing reporting to required congressional committees.</p>
<p>The proposed act is an effort to increase access to justice. The proposal includes a legal orientation program that will provide interpreters for immigration court proceedings. Additionally, the act enables the right to counsel. However, the government will not bear the cost of the counsel.</p>
<p>The current backlog of immigration cases waiting for the court is <a href="https://trac.syr.edu/phptools/immigration/court_backlog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1.8 million</a>, per the Syracuse TRAC Immigration. Supporters of the act see this as further support calling for the reformation of immigration courts.</p>
<p>Non-supporters claim the effort further weakens the immigration system.</p>
<p>If you have questions about your legal issue awaiting a court date or any other immigration-related issue, <a href="https://bizlegalservices.com/contact/">contact us at ILBSG</a>. We actively monitor ongoing proposals to policy to ensure our clients get the right advice.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bizlegalservices.com/2022/05/13/bill-advances-calling-for-independent-immigration-courts/">Bill Advances Calling For Independent Immigration Courts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bizlegalservices.com">International Legal and Business Services Group</a>.</p>
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