Just this week, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers made 114 arrests of undocumented immigrants working at a gardening business in Ohio. This is one of the most extensive workplace raids in recent history. Due to the increase in immigration enforcement, it may be difficult for those arrested to fight back, even with the help …
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In Latin American countries, the term “notario public” means a college-educated professional in the legal field, qualified to practice law. But here in the U.S., groups of fake notarios public — the English translation — are anything but helpful to immigrants seeking help gaining legal citizenship. Those who need legal assistance on immigration matters should …
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By now, unless you’re living entirely off the grid and are disconnected from all forms of media, you may have seen images, articles, or even memes regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Perhaps some of your Facebook friends changed their profile picture to include the frame “I Support DACA.” Or, on the …
According to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, two suspects are being charged with defrauding victims of thousands of dollars by selling them phony immigration documents. The Clark County grand jury indicted Ernesto Gerardo Fernandez-Carranza and Alicia Herrera on multiple felony charges of theft, possession or sale of a document or personal identifying information to establish …
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Just last month, the Supreme Court agreed to allow President Trump’s revised immigration travel ban go into effect for travelers. This reverses the actions of lower federal courts that had previously put the original, un-revised policy completely on hold. Many believe the court’s action gives Trump a partial victory. The Supreme Court Decides President Trump …
