While it appears this topic has gone on under the radar, so to speak, it is official–the Obama administration has intensified a crackdown on employers of illegal immigrants across the country. Officials have notified another 1,000 companies in all 50 states that they plan to inspect their hiring records. Because businesses are well aware that...Read More
In an effort to aid refugees, the United States Senate and House have introduced the “Refugee Protection Act of 2011.” Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Carl Levin (D-MI), Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Dick Durban (D-IL), and Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) round up the group of congress members spearheading this initiative, one which the American Immigration Lawyers Association...Read More
Last week, John Morton, the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reminded its officials that they have a duty and obligation to use good judgment in the prosecution of immigration cases. Even though this memo does not change the law in any way, nor does it end the controversial Secure Communities program, it does...Read More
A bill has been filed in Congress by U.S. Representative Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and co-sponsored by two Florida congressmen, Jeff Miller and Dennis Ross, that would give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to detain immigrants indefinitely. In a press release, Rep. Smith said that the bill, H.R. 1932, titled “Keep Our Communities...Read More
Alabama’s governor signed a bill into law that may likely be the nation’s toughest State immigration bill to date. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2011. Among other things, the bill requires police to check the status of anyone they suspect may be in the country illegally when stopped for any other reason....Read More
For the first time ever, the U.S. government is running a campaign to encourage immigrants to become citizens of this country. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is using print media, as well as radio and digital media, in an effort to reach nearly eight million immigrants in the U.S. who are eligible to...Read More
The President has often been criticized for his reluctance to act on immigration issues, but as his term in office nears its end, his accomplishments are being paired alongside his shortcomings and examined under a microscope. Although he has fared well with Hispanics, some critics claim that he has abused that position of favor and...Read More
Recently, more than 500 illegal migrants from Latin America and Asia were discovered crammed into the trailers of two trucks heading from Mexico towards the United States- a load that included 32 women and 4 children. ICE and border patrol officials said the traveling conditions were “inhumane” and confirmed that the four people being accused...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitians will be extended for another 18 months, and so will allow Haitian nationals to legally live and work in the U.S. until January 2013. The extension will permit approximately 48,000 Haitians to remain in this country legally...Read More
Last week we learned of the President’s idea of comprehensive immigration reform through his draft outline that highlighted, among other things, the need to promote accountability for employers who deliberately hire and exploit undocumented workers. The Administration’s recommendations for achieving this goal include a better employment verification system, more comprehensive protections for workers, and a...Read More
