Monthly Archives: July 2024
Schedule I Substances and Immigration Consequences for Noncitizens
In recent years, many states and localities have moved toward legalizing and decriminalizing certain controlled substances, particularly marijuana and Psilocybin, also known as “Magic Mushrooms” or “Shrooms.” However, these state-level changes do not affect the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which continues to classify marijuana and other substances as Schedule I drugs. On May… Read More »
The Impact of the Supreme Court Overturning the Chevron Doctrine on Immigration Policies
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the longstanding Chevron Doctrine represents a shift in the landscape of administrative law and its implications for immigration policies. The Chevron Doctrine, established over 40 years ago, mandated that federal courts defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. By dismantling this precedent, the Supreme… Read More »