Monthly Archives: October 2011

Undocumented Immigrants Do Have Rights, Part 3

Posted on October 29, 2011 by lblawyers

By John Leschak, Esq. The law of the land,  our federal constitution also protects undocumented individuals. In 1896, the Supreme Court held in Wong Wing v. United States, 163 U.S. 228 (1896), that anyone within the territorial jurisdiction of the US … Continue reading →

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Undocumented Immigrants Do Have Rights, Part 2

Posted on October 15, 2011 by lblawyers

By John Leschak, Esq. In addition to the National Labor Relations Act, undocumented individuals are also protected by other federal laws as well. The Ninth Circuit has held that undocumented workers are protected by the anti-discrimination provisions of Title VII. … Continue reading →

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Undocumented Immigrants Do Have Rights, Part 1

Posted on October 3, 2011 by lblawyers

By John Leschak, Esq.              Supporters of SB 1070 and similar anti-immigrant state laws and increased federal immigration enforcement often insist that these laws cannot be challenged because “illegals don’t have any rights.” This argument … Continue reading →

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