Ex-Prosecutor on Deportation Due Process for Suspect's Family

Deportation of Suspect's Family

• 💡 The potential deportation of the bombing suspect's wife and children suggests authorities believe he acted alone.
• 📌 Before deportation, the family is entitled to due process, including a hearing to understand the reasons for removal.
• ❓ Key facts needed include the status of their visas, any applications to adjust their status, and whether any children were born in the U.S.

Visa Overstays and Legal Status

• 🚀 Individuals who overstay tourist visas are subject to deportation but are still entitled to a hearing before an immigration judge.
• ⚖️ The process involves immigration authorities reviewing paperwork and determining if individuals have adjusted their status.
• ⚠️ Even if individuals are found to be overstays and are not involved in criminal activity, they will eventually be deported, but not summarily.

DOJ Lawsuit on In-State Tuition for 'Dreamers'

• 🎯 The Department of Justice is suing Texas over its policy regarding in-state tuition for 'Dreamers'.
• 🏛️ The federal government argues that Texas is treating immigrant residents differently than out-of-state students, violating the supremacy clause.
• ❓ The core question is whether the policy aims to disenfranchise all non-residents or specifically target those unlawfully present.