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Ninth Circuit Says Federal Immigration Law Preempts Arizona's Attempt to Deny DLs to DACA Recipients: ADAC v. Brewer
Posted on 6 Apr 2016 by Daniel M. Kowalski

ADAC v. Brewer, Apr. 5, 2016 - "In sum, we find that DACA recipients are similarly situated in all relevant respects to other noncitizens eligible for drivers’ licenses under Arizona’s policy. And Arizona’s refusal to rely on EADs... Read More

Arizona's 'No DLs for DACAs' Policy May Not Survive Equal Protection (Rational Basis) Challenge
Posted on 17 May 2013 by LexisNexis Communities Staff

While most news articles focus on Judge Campbell's March 16, 2013 denial of Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction in ADAC et al. v. Brewer et al., CV12-02546 PHX DGC , of greater import is Judge Campbell's position on Plaintiffs'... Read More

CA9 Denies Stay to Arizona in Driver License Case: ADAC v. Brewer
Posted on 9 Dec 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Arizona Dream Act Coalition v. Brewer 13-16248 Due to the level of interest in this case, this site has been created to provide access to case information. Please check this website regularly for updates. ... Read More

Tags: daca , Arizona , dream , adac , brewer , license

CA9 on DACA, Arizona, Driver Licenses: Arizona Dream Act Coalition v. Brewer
Posted on 7 Jul 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"The federal government has enacted a program called “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (“DACA”), which authorizes certain immigrants who came to the United States as children, without permission, to remain in the United... Read More

Judge Orders Brewer to Release Documents in AZ DREAMer License Lawsuit (link added)
Posted on 16 Jan 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"Rejecting claims of privilege, a federal judge on Wednesday ordered Gov. Jan Brewer to turn over internal documents and memos leading up to her decision to deny driver's licenses to “dreamers.” Judge David Campbell ruled that the... Read More

Change Comes to the OK Panhandle
Posted on 26 Sep 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"It’s a weekday morning, and downtown Guymon is bustling. Guatemalans walk into a clothing store, passing a small group of Mexicans chatting on the sidewalk. Across the street, a man of Kenyan descent walks along the curb. Above it all, the... Read More

Arizona's DACAmented 'Dreamers' Can Drive!
Posted on 19 Dec 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"Thousands of young immigrants protected from deportation under a federal program will begin lining up for Arizona driver’s licenses Monday after a federal judge removed the final barrier preventing them from applying for the documents. A preliminary... Read More

Nightmare in Arizona: Jan Brewer's Executive Order
Posted on 17 Aug 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"I t remains to be seen whether Brewer’s executive order will be politically viable. The GOP may see more Latino voters flee by the November elections, and the future of the party without support from Hispanics and minorities looks grim. Moreover... Read More

Tags: daca , mehta , brewer , license , order

Arizona Orders Immigration Law Training for Police
Posted on 13 Jun 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Tuesday ordered the redistribution of materials to train police to enforce the state's tough immigration crackdown, in a sign that she expects the Supreme Court to endorse the measure in coming days. ..... Read More