Russia implements new rules to combat illegal immigration News
Russia implements new rules to combat illegal immigration

[JURIST] New rules intended to combat illegal immigration [JURIST news archive] went into force in Russia [JURIST news archive] Monday. The rules set harsher penalties for businesses that employ illegal migrants, restrict border crossings, amend the Criminal Code, limit the duration of visas distributed to certain nationalities, and increase reporting requirements [Voice of Russia press release] to the Russian Federal Migration Service [official website, in Russian] for employers. Meanwhile, officials have simplified protocols for citizens of most former Soviet republics seeking the rights to live and work in Russia.

In October Russian President Vladimir Putin [official profile] called for [speech text, JURIST report] tougher measures to crack down on illegal immigrants, prompting Russian immigration officials to propose the stricter migrant provisions. Some experts claim Russia's immigration crackdown is a reaction [BBC report] to ongoing difficulties [RIA Novosti report] with the neighboring Georgian Republic [official backgrounder]. AP has more.

THIS DAY @ LAW

US spy Nathan Hale executed in New York

US spy Nathan Hale was executed on September 22, 1776 after he was captured by British forces during the American Revolutionary War. Hale went to British-occupied New York City to gather intelligence on military operations. He was captured and executed within a month, purportedly declaring "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" before his death at the age of 21. Learn more from the American Battlefield Trust.

Eight executed for witchcraft in Salem

On September 22, 1692, two men and six women were executed for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Read more about the Salem witchcraft trials in JURIST's Famous Trials series.

Queen Victoria becomes the longest-reigning monarch in UK history

On September 22, 1896, Queen Victoria became the longest-reigning monarch in English history. One of the country's most successful rulers, Victoria oversaw the expansion of the British Empire to its greatest height of power during her reign of 63 years and 7 months. Read Victoria's speeches to the British Parliament from Archive.org.