Immigrants ordered deported may be released in US
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The case of a Vietnamese ex-con accused of brutally slaying five people in a San Francisco home has shed harsh light on Supreme Court rulings that have allowed the release of thousands of criminal immigrants … Read Full Story
Supremes rule Legal residents cannot be denied reentry for pre-1996 crimes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that legal residents cannot be denied reentry to the United States by Immigration officials on the basis of any crimes they committed prior to 1996.
The 5-3 ruling was praised by Immigration … Read Full Story
“Let My People Go: Five Years After the Michael Bianco Raid” vigil and procession tonight
NEW BEDFORD — Five years ago yesterday, hundreds of Immigration and law enforcement agents descended on the Michael Bianco leather goods factory, arresting the company’s owner and three managers for allegedly hiring illegal immigrants and detaining more than 360 alleged … Read Full Story
Arizona sheriff calls Obama’s birth certificate a forgery
PHOENIX (AP) — America’s self-proclaimed toughest sheriff finds himself entangled these days in his own thorny legal troubles: a federal grand jury probe over alleged abuse of power, Justice Department accusations of racial profiling and revelations that his department
Challenges to AL and GA immigration laws in court
ATLANTA (AP) — When a federal appeals court hears arguments Thursday in the legal challenges against tough new laws targeting illegal immigration in Alabama and Georgia, people outside of those two states will be paying attention.
The 11th U.S. Circuit
U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Portugal to cease processing immigrant visa applications
WASHINGTON — As of next month, any resident of Portugal seeking to emigrate to the United States will have to take a trip to France.
Effective March 1, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon and the U.S. Consulate General in Ponta … Read Full Story
Mass. immigration bill ‘racial profiling,’ opponents say
BOSTON — Opponents say an immigration bill slated to be heard before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. could potentially invite racial profiling and punish innocent students and powerless families.
As a … Read Full Story
Republicans want to deny child tax credit to illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are looking to deny child tax credits to illegal immigrants — refund checks averaging $1,800 — in an effort that has roused anger among Hispanics and some Democratic lawmakers.
The proposal, which would require people who … Read Full Story
Appeals court halts deportation of 7 immigrants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco-based federal appeals court has halted the deportation of seven immigrants.
In a 2-1 ruling on Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals demanded the Obama administration explain whether the immigrants qualify
Dad killed, mom deported, WA student seeks asylum
SEATTLE (AP) – When he was a baby, Al Okere’s father was gunned down by police officers in Nigeria.
When he was a high school student in Pierce County, his mother was deported after losing her asylum plea, but not … Read Full Story
read moreRefugee program for minors interested in New Bedford
WORCESTER — Fearing for her life in her native land, despite her very young age, she decided to enter the United States without proper documentation.
Maria (not her real name) lost her mother at age 3, and began selling tortillas … Read Full Story
Scandal & fall for Conn. police chief
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The police chief of the embattled city of East Haven is expected to retire this week with a severance package estimated at more than $100,000 — even though the police commission unanimously recommended Tuesday that
Embattled East Haven Chief retires over immigration abuse scandal
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A police chief under fire for his handling of anti-Latino abuse allegations that led to the arrests of four officers last week is retiring from office, the mayor said Monday, describing his departure
Romney, Gingrich exchange barbs on immigration
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) — Newt Gingrich cast Mitt Romney as the most anti-immigrant candidate of the four contenders for the Republican presidential nomination in a heated campaign debate in Hispanic-heavy Florida.
The former Massachusetts governor shot back, showing newfound emotion
Gingrich: Romney self-deportation plan a fantasy
DORAL, Florida (AP) — Republican Newt Gingrich says Mitt Romney’s call for self-deportation of illegal immigrants is an “Obama-level” fantasy that is inhumane to long-established families living in the United States.
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4 police in US arrested over treatment of Immigrants
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (AP) — The FBI on Tuesday arrested four U.S. police officers on charges that they assaulted illegal immigrants and created false reports to cover up abuses in a Connecticut suburb where a federal investigation found life was
Brazilians spend record amount of dollars abroad
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Central Bank says Brazilians spent a record amount of money abroad last year, thanks to a strong local currency and increased purchasing power.
The bank says in a statement issued Tuesday that Brazilians $21.2 billion
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