9th Circuit Court strikes down federal law against encouraging illegal immigration

(The Washington Times) SAN FRANCISCO A U.S. appeals court struck down a federal immigration law Tuesday that opponents warned could be used to criminalize a wide range of statements involving illegal immigration. The law made it a felony for someone to encourage an immigrant to enter or live in the U.S. if the person knew either act is illegal. The law violates the First Amendment because it criminalizes a substantial amount of protected speech a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said. Read More