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“Show Me Your Papers” — Do You Have To Carry Immigration Documents?
Federal law requires most non-U.S. citizens aged 18 and older to carry proof of immigration registration at all times, with noncompliance potentially resulting in criminal penalties. This guide explains what documents qualify as acceptable evidence, how to respond when approached by immigration officials, and the rights and obligations that apply to both noncitizens and U.S. citizens during encounters with ICE, CBP, and other enforcement agencies.
United States Immigration
FL
Fennemore
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Government Relations Update - Candidate Fundraising Reports 5.20.26
As Iowa's June 2nd primary election approaches, campaign finance disclosures reveal stark fundraising disparities across gubernatorial, congressional, and statewide races. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand has amassed over $18 million in cash reserves, dwarfing his Republican challengers, while competitive U.S. Senate and House races show tight financial margins that could determine control of key legislative seats.
United States Government
BW
BrownWinick Law
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Sustainable Development And Land Use Update
California's coastal development landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the California Coastal Commission faces new legislative and regulatory pressures to ease housing production barriers. Meanwhile, local governments across the state are implementing major zoning reforms, from Los Angeles County's affordable housing overhaul to San Francisco's transit corridor upzoning exemptions, as cities navigate the complex intersection of state housing mandates and local control.
United States Real Estate
AM
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Taking Effect Soon: Prohibition On Defense Contract Awards For Businesses That Retain Lobbyists With Chinese Military Company Clients
As discussed in our January 2025 alert, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA)1 prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD), also referred to as the Department of War (DoW), from entering into a contract with a company—including its parent companies and subsidiaries—that is a party to a contract with an entity that engages in lobbying activities on behalf of Chinese military companies on the DoD’s 1260H List.
United States Government
AG
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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CFTC Enforcement Issues A New Cooperation Policy, Replacing The Previous Enforcement Advisory
The CFTC Division of Enforcement has introduced a new cooperation policy that establishes a clear pathway to declination for entities that voluntarily self-report violations, fully cooperate with investigations, implement remediation measures, and provide restitution or disgorgement. This policy supersedes the February 2025 enforcement advisory and eliminates the previous tiered cooperation system in favor of an all-or-nothing approach to self-reporting credit.
United States Criminal
SA
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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