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Generally, both legal and illegal immigrants have the right to bring suit in United States federal court. Federal civil rights statutes also expressly permit aliens to bring claims of civil rights violations in federal court. States have generally provided aliens with access to their court systems as well, provided that the alien resides within the particular state.
U.S. courts typically grant nonresident aliens the right to sue only if the cause of action arose within the United States. A series of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases, however, has determined that non-resident aliens detained by U.S. military forces may bring suit in U.S. federal court.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe answer is anyone can sue anyone in court for any reason - the question is, who is liable and can you collect if you win. I am a US Citizen and was sued by an illegal alien. They have the right to do so under the 14th Amendment. They sue for liability and they can win. Their Immigration status does not come into play...why? because our country allows people to come here and visit and have protection under the constitution. The fact they are illegal plays no part UNLESS their status of living and working here comes into play. If an illegal sues their company for damages due to an injury, they can get reimbursed for liability, however, they cannot support a claim for lost wages since they are here illegally. Thus employers who employ illegals are at risk of loosing everything and if they win for liability, they can be deported for violating Immigration Laws. But, if you walk down the street and punch an illegal in the head and break his neck, his employment does not come into play and if he sues and wins - your screwed.
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∙ 12y agoIf you have a cause of action, yes.
Added; Your biggest problem would probably be correctly identifying the individual, and/or holding them liable for the judgment in the event your suit was successful.
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∙ 13y agoThe city would realize that that person is an illegal immigrant and deport them before they even got the chance to sue the city. Therefore, an illegal immigrant suing a city is probably not the wisest choice if the immigrant really wants to stay where they are.
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∙ 15y agoCan an illegal immigrant press criminal charges against an American citizen?
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∙ 15y agoyes, the individual has access to the courts.
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∙ 9y agoWhen an illegal immigrant enters this country, they are covered under the same laws as a citizen. The laws concerning their right to sue vary from state to state.
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∙ 10y agoYes, and it has happened before.
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∙ 16y agoYes.
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Can an illegal immigrant sue in an accident?
Yes
Can an illegal immigrant sue in an accident where their spouse was killed?
yes
Can an illegal immigrant passenger sue in a car accident?
no sir
How do you place a lien on someone's property who owes you money for storage?
You need to sue them in civil court and win a judgment lien.You need to sue them in civil court and win a judgment lien.You need to sue them in civil court and win a judgment lien.You need to sue them in civil court and win a judgment lien.
When you sue an attorney is it in civil court or supreme court?
You would sue an attorney in civil court. They could also be tried criminally. The Supreme court is for appeals. They are the final appeals court. The last word n any subject.
Where do I go to get a house lien?
You need to sue the property owner in civil court and win. The court will issue a judgment lien and you can have it recorded in the land records.You need to sue the property owner in civil court and win. The court will issue a judgment lien and you can have it recorded in the land records.You need to sue the property owner in civil court and win. The court will issue a judgment lien and you can have it recorded in the land records.You need to sue the property owner in civil court and win. The court will issue a judgment lien and you can have it recorded in the land records.
How can you sue the borrower to pay a loan you cosigned?
You can sue the primary borrower in civil court. The amount will determine which state court will hear the case. You can visit your local court for more information relative to your jurisdiction.You can sue the primary borrower in civil court. The amount will determine which state court will hear the case. You can visit your local court for more information relative to your jurisdiction.You can sue the primary borrower in civil court. The amount will determine which state court will hear the case. You can visit your local court for more information relative to your jurisdiction.You can sue the primary borrower in civil court. The amount will determine which state court will hear the case. You can visit your local court for more information relative to your jurisdiction.
Which amendment allows you to sue for damages in a civil court?
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How can get you get your money back from a contractor who has done no work?
Sue them in civil court.
What is a 3 letter word for prosecute?
In civil court, "to sue" is similar to "to prosecute".
How much can you sue for in civil court?
Civil Rights granted by the Constitution of the Country.Added: ..... or for compensation for damages sought for any violation of the civil law statutes of the the state or nation.
If you know someone is an illegal immigrant and became a citizen by marriage how can you sue them?
There are not grounds for filing a civil suit in such a situation. In addition, a foreign national whether illegal or not does become a citizen by marrying an American citizen, nor are they guaranteed permanent resident status. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov
