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Court CaseJan 2025
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Samma V. U.s. Department Of Defense—lawsuit Challenging Policy Denying U.s. Military Service Members Expedited Path To Citizenship. Explore Case.Samma v. U.S. Department of Defense—Lawsuit Challenging Policy Denying U.S. Military Service Members Expedited Path to Citizenship
In April 2020, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥, ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Southern California, and ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of District of Columbia filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of military service members challenging a 2017 Trump administration policy blocking their expedited path to citizenship. In August 2020, a federal district court certified the class and ruled that the policy’s requirement that non-citizens serve a minimum period of time before they can apply for citizenship is unlawful. -
News & CommentaryApr 2023
Immigrants' Rights
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Immigrant Service Members Are Part Of The Fabric Of America. Explore News & Commentary.Immigrant Service Members are Part of the Fabric of America
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words reflect a broader vision of inclusivity for everyone in the United States — including immigrants who serve.