The lawsuit asserts the federal government’s authority to set immigration laws and recognizes that the Arizona law diverts resources from critical law enforcement priorities such as national security and public safety. In addition, the lawsuit acknowledges widespread concerns that Arizona’s legislation will undermine trust between immigrant communities and the police, interfering with longstanding federal protections for individuals seeking asylum, assisting police in prosecuting a crime, or fleeing human trafficking.
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Carlyle Leslie Owen Dale, a 61-year-old lawful permanent resident who has been detained for more than five years in U.S. immigration detention, was reunited last night with family in Orlando, Florida, following his release from custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center welcomes President Obama’s comments confirming his support for immigration reform, and calls on the president to put words to action and push for comprehensive reform of immigration laws that ensure family unity, protect due process, and create a fair and humane system that will allow noncitizens living in the United States to obtain legal immigration status.
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