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The End of NSEERS

2017-01-09T15:17:21+00:00

The End of NSEERS By H. Glenn Fogle, Jr, Esq. The week before Christmas, President Obama ordered the Department of Homeland Security to finally terminate the shuttered “Muslim” registration program known as the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS).  Though not “specifically” directed at Muslims (as that would clearly be unconstitutional), NSEERS required males over 16 years of age from 25 predominantly Muslim countries (excepting North Korea) to register with the government—whether they were already here or upon entry.  The program, developed in 2002 was basically abandoned at the end of 2003, although it was not officially suspended until 2011, due [...]

The End of NSEERS2017-01-09T15:17:21+00:00

U.S. Department of State Grants Temporary Protected Status to Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone

2014-12-02T15:11:05+00:00

U.S. Department of State Grants Temporary Protected Status to Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) to people currently residing in the U.S. from countries stricken with Ebola. Eligible nationals from Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone (and people without nationality who last habitually resided in one of these countries) who are currently residing in the United States are now able to apply for TPS with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). TPS grants approved applicants protection from deportation and work permits valid for up to 18 months. The 180 [...]

U.S. Department of State Grants Temporary Protected Status to Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone2014-12-02T15:11:05+00:00