Define: Immigration Law Key Supreme Court Cases

INS v. Chadha was a landmark case that ruled the legislative veto unconstitutional, impacting the way immigration laws are enacted and enforced.

The decision in Arizona v. United States clarified the balance of power between federal and state governments in enforcing immigration laws, impacting the implementation of immigration policies.

Plyler v. Doe established that undocumented immigrant children have the right to receive a free public education, influencing the rights and protections afforded to immigrants in the education system.

INS v. St. Cyr affirmed the right of certain non-citizens to seek habeas corpus relief, affecting the legal protections available to immigrants facing deportation.

Zadvydas v. Davis established limitations on the government’s ability to detain immigrants indefinitely, impacting the rights of immigrants in detention.

Kerry v. Din clarified the government’s ability to deny visas to immigrants, impacting the process of obtaining entry into the United States.

INS v. Rios-Pineda established the standard for determining when an immigrant’s prior conviction can lead to deportation, impacting the deportation process for immigrants with criminal records.

INS v. Lopez-Mendoza clarified the rights of immigrants in deportation proceedings, influencing the legal protections available to immigrants facing removal from the United States.

INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca established the standard for asylum claims based on fear of persecution, impacting the criteria for granting asylum to immigrants.

INS v. Elias-Zacarias clarified the standard for proving a well-founded fear of persecution in asylum cases, impacting the eligibility criteria for asylum seekers.