Reference
Immigration Law Sourcebook by ISBN: 9781614380337Publication Date: 2013-02-26Provides information on immigration definitions, classifications & processes in the United States.
Legal Research
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Citing Legal Resources in APA
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by ISBN: 9781433805592Publication Date: 2009-07-15See Appendix 7.1: References to Legal Materials
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Federal Statutes, Cases, Regulations & Administrative Materials
Statutory Authority:
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), signed in 1952 and amended many times since, contains the majority of federal statutes governing immigration law.
The Immigration and Nationality Act is codified in Title 8 of the U.S. Code ("Aliens and Nationality"), and in some other titles, such as Title 18 ("Crimes adn Criminal Procedure") and Title 22 ("Foreign Relations").
- The 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)See below for Amendments.
- Laws Amending the Immigration and Nationality Act (Partial List)Amendments since 1987.
Case law:
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Federal Regulations:
Laws enacted by Congress are interpreted and implemented by regulations issued by various agencies. These regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The CFR is arranged by subject title and generally parallels the structure of the United States Code.
- Other Immigration CFRsAdditional federal regulations pertaining to immigration.
Other Administrative materials:
- U.S. CIS Immigration Handbooks, Manuals, and GuidanceIncludes the USCIS Policy Manual, Adjudicator's Field Manual, and M-274 Handbook for Employers.
- ICE LibraryFreedom of Information Act records available at ICE's website, including statistics, reports, memoranda and more.
DACA
- Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsResearch Guide from CUNY Law Library
- CUNY Citizenship Now!Free, high quality, and confidential immigration law services to help you and your family on your path to U.S. citizenship.
Travel Ban
- April 25, 2018: The Supreme Court hears arguments (Trump v. Hawaii)The Supreme Court heard arguments on the final version of the travel ban. The decision is still pending.
- September 24, 2017: Third version of the banFacing numerous legal challenges and a Supreme Court review, the administration issued this last version of the ban, adding North Koreans and some Venezuelan officials to the banned list. The Supreme Court arguments were postponed, and while the case was litigated, this third version of the ban went into effect.
- January 27, 2017 Executive OrderExecutive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States".
- March 6, 2017 Executive OrderEO 13780, Entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States". See also current challenges in U.S. District Courts: State of Hawaii v. Trump and 17-35105 State of Washington and State of Minnesota v. Trump.
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