U.S. Court to review Obama plan on 5 mln migrants’ deportationJanuary 20, 2016 - 11:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Supreme Court has said it will consider a challenge to one of President Barack Obama's key immigration reform plans, BBC News reports. The plan would lift the threat of deportation from five million migrants living illegally in the U.S. A coalition of 26 mostly conservative states, led by Texas, has been successful in lower court challenges. A decision from the highest U.S. court is expected in the early summer, just as the U.S. election gets into full swing. "We are confident that the policies will be upheld as lawful," said White House spokeswoman Brandi Hoffine. President Obama announced the plan, known as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), in November 2014, BBC says. He justified using his presidential powers, without Congress, by saying it was in response to inaction over the issue of immigration from Congress. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |