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Lawsuit Says Sheriff Discriminated Against Latinos
The United States Justice Department filed a 32-page complaint this past Thursday against Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, the self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America”. The federal lawsuit alleges a “pattern of unlawful discrimination” by law enforcement officials toward Latinos. As … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Discrimination, immigrants, Justice Department, Latinos, Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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US Revamps Student Work-Visa Program After Abuses
The State Department announced major changes this Friday to one of its premier cultural-exchange programs due to the release of several abuses by an investigation of The Associated Press. The changes are the latest in a series of actions that … Continue reading
Fate of Brooklyn Mother is on ICE
Although Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced last week that it has reviewed nearly 220,000 cases at the request of President Obama who wants to focus on deporting people with criminal records, only 7.5% of those cases will be closed using … Continue reading
Fewer Illegal Immigrants Stopped for Traffic Violations Will Face Deportation
According to US Department of Homeland Security officials, fewer undocumented immigrants stopped by police for minor traffic violations will be held for deportation under sweeping changes announced on Friday. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/28/us/politics/traffic-violations-wont-earn-illegal-immigrants-deportation.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Salvadorans
On January 10th, 2012, Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Salvadorans for an additional 18 months beginning on March 10, 2012 and ending September 9, 2013. Those Salvadorans who currently have TPS must … Continue reading
Proposed Bill Would Give Visas to Foreigners Who Purchase US Property
Senators Chuck Schumer and Mike Lee have co-authored a bi-partisan bill intended to spur foreign investment in the U.S. This new bill proposed by the US Senate would offer residential visas to immigrants purchasing eligible property in the US. The … Continue reading
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Tagged chuck schumer, legislation, mike lee, real estate, residential visas
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Potent Weapon to Stem Sex Slavery Often Left Unused-MSNBC
A recent MSNBC article highlights the plight of immigrant women tricked into coming to the United States, only to be forced into a life of prostitution and shame by their captors. Not surprisingly, many of these victims fear law enforcement … Continue reading
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Tagged cooperation, human trafficking, ICE, immigrant victims, immigration, law enforcement, sex trafficking, T visa
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Federal Authorities Drop Deportation Case Against Same-Sex Partner
The Newark, New Jersey Office of the Chief Counsel has exercised prosecutorial discretion and has administratively closed removal proceedings against 27-year old Venezuelan salsa dancer, Henry Velandia. Mr. Velandia and his spouse, American Josh Vandiver are legally married in Connecticut. However, … Continue reading
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Parts of Georgia Immigration Law Blocked by a Federal Judge
The New York Times reported on Monday that a temporary injunction has been issued against two controversial sections of the tough new Georgia immigration law. These provisions would have required law enforcement to check the immigration status of suspects who … Continue reading
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Tagged Georgia, immigrants, immigration, temporary injunction
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National Initiative to Combat Immigration Services Scams
The US government recently unveiled a multi-agency, nationwide initiative to combat immigration services scams. This initiative targets immigration scams involving the unauthorized practice of immigration law by non-attorneys or individuals who are not accredited representatives yet who provide legal representation to … Continue reading
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