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October 2012 Archives
UPDATED: Pennsylvania Court Hands Down Partial Victory Over Voter ID
October 4, 2012 | by think progress
Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously rejected a lower court judge’s decision allowing that state’s voter ID law to move forward. The high court ordered the trial judge to reexamine the case to ensure “liberal continue reading »
Same-Sex Immigration Policy Good for Immigrant Families
October 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) applauds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to recognize same-sex partners as family members in deportation cases. “This is a significant decision that will provide families with some relief as they deal with challenging immigration issues,” said Jessica González-Rojas, executive director continue reading »
California Governor Vetoes TRUST Act
October 2, 2012 | by Immigration Impact
In a disheartening development for immigrants’ rights advocates, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed the TRUST Act on Sunday just hours before it was scheduled to take effect. The measure, continue reading »
