Week: July 1 - 5, 2024
In this week's newsletter, the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Chevron doctrine, the D.C. appellate court reverses court rulings in diversity visa cases and the Department of Homeland Security extends Haiti's TPS. In global news, the old Hong Kong identity cards will be invalidated in 2025.
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- United States | Supreme Court overturn of Chevron doctrine
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overruling the Chevron case precedent that was the issue before the court.
The D.C. appellate court reversed district court decisions ordering the State Department to process diversity visa cases beyond the statutory deadlines.
- United States | DHS extends Haiti’s TPS for 18 months
DHS announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026.
In global news
- Hong Kong | Old Hong Kong identity cards invalidated
BAL in the press
- Bloomberg Law | Immigration proponents get boost from end to Chevron Doctrine
Counselor @ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) | MHIS Mental Health
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