"There is a hold from ICE on this man – they will take him when we are finished with his court case or if he tries to bond out." - Chief Smith
Friday, February 6, 2009
Another Immigrant Chase Ends in Palmview
Police pursued a vehicle filled with 18 undocumented immigrants shortly after noon Wednesday...
Woonsocket Man Charged with Molesting 8 Year Old Girl
...Bojang, born in Gambia, is an illegal immigrant, according to Lt. Eugene Jalette, so after he goes through the judicial process for the current charges against him, he will be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials...
Over 900 Illegals Found in Gwinnett Jail Population
A month-long screening at the Gwinnett County jail turns up hundreds of illegal aliens...
Cleaning Company Sues, Claiming Competitors "Illegal Aliens"
After losing contracts to clean several city buildings, including the Boulder Public Library, a janitorial company is suing two competitors, alleging they were able to give lower bids because they hired undocumented workers...
Woman: Denver Owes her 1.9M in Immigrant-Caused Crash
The city of Denver bears some responsibility for a crash involving an illegal immigrant that killed three people in Aurora, and should pay a woman who was injured $1.9 million, a claim filed with the city states...
Police pursued a vehicle filled with 18 undocumented immigrants shortly after noon Wednesday...
Woonsocket Man Charged with Molesting 8 Year Old Girl
...Bojang, born in Gambia, is an illegal immigrant, according to Lt. Eugene Jalette, so after he goes through the judicial process for the current charges against him, he will be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials...
Over 900 Illegals Found in Gwinnett Jail Population
A month-long screening at the Gwinnett County jail turns up hundreds of illegal aliens...
Cleaning Company Sues, Claiming Competitors "Illegal Aliens"
After losing contracts to clean several city buildings, including the Boulder Public Library, a janitorial company is suing two competitors, alleging they were able to give lower bids because they hired undocumented workers...
Woman: Denver Owes her 1.9M in Immigrant-Caused Crash
The city of Denver bears some responsibility for a crash involving an illegal immigrant that killed three people in Aurora, and should pay a woman who was injured $1.9 million, a claim filed with the city states...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Immigrant Workers Taking Texas Prison Guard Jobs
At least 32 guards in the short-staffed Texas prison system are on work visas — immigrant workers from Nigeria and Mexico, officials said Wednesday.
Immigration Re-Form
SEEKING TO SOFTEN her anti-immigration reputation, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand promised immigrant advocates this week to support a moratorium on raids until Congress approves comprehensive reforms.
At least 32 guards in the short-staffed Texas prison system are on work visas — immigrant workers from Nigeria and Mexico, officials said Wednesday.
Immigration Re-Form
SEEKING TO SOFTEN her anti-immigration reputation, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand promised immigrant advocates this week to support a moratorium on raids until Congress approves comprehensive reforms.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Jury Doesn't Believe 'One-Armed Man' Story in Rape Case
Jose Rivera had said he drove a one-armed man to the house on the west side of New Braunfels but knew nothing of the attack on the girl inside. The one-armed man, Joe Saucedo, a friend of the family of the victim, apparently has left the area and prosecutors could not find him for the trial...
Mexican Marijuana Trade Gaining Ground in U.S.
The Department of Justice reports that the Mexican marijuana trade is gaining steam, with cartels trying new tactics...
Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty
An illegal immigrant living in Milford pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Friday to illegally entering the country...
3 Arrested in Drug Bust; 1 Sought
...A cooperative investigation by federal, state and local drug agents led to the arrest of a group of allegedly illegal aliens involved in a what authorities have called a criminal conspiracy to smuggle and distribute illegal drugs into the area, according to Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson...
Feds to Post Border Guards at Unmanned Crossings in Quebec
...The Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP are working on a joint project to test the effectiveness of adding border officers to some currently unpatrolled areas along access points between the two countries...
Jose Rivera had said he drove a one-armed man to the house on the west side of New Braunfels but knew nothing of the attack on the girl inside. The one-armed man, Joe Saucedo, a friend of the family of the victim, apparently has left the area and prosecutors could not find him for the trial...
Mexican Marijuana Trade Gaining Ground in U.S.
The Department of Justice reports that the Mexican marijuana trade is gaining steam, with cartels trying new tactics...
Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty
An illegal immigrant living in Milford pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Friday to illegally entering the country...
3 Arrested in Drug Bust; 1 Sought
...A cooperative investigation by federal, state and local drug agents led to the arrest of a group of allegedly illegal aliens involved in a what authorities have called a criminal conspiracy to smuggle and distribute illegal drugs into the area, according to Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson...
Feds to Post Border Guards at Unmanned Crossings in Quebec
...The Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP are working on a joint project to test the effectiveness of adding border officers to some currently unpatrolled areas along access points between the two countries...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Student illegal at UCLA wants your money 
Alien distraught by inability to collect state, federal financial aid
--WND
Calls for Obama to deport illegal aunt
'Your lip service about the rule of law is no change from George Bush'
--WND
[From WorldNetDaily.com]
Alien distraught by inability to collect state, federal financial aid
--WND
Calls for Obama to deport illegal aunt
'Your lip service about the rule of law is no change from George Bush'
--WND
[From WorldNetDaily.com]
Monday, February 2, 2009
A Second-Class Stamp for Undocumented Immigrants
...They are the fly in the ointment for House Bill 1026, which would require proof of citizenship or legal residency for a regular driver's license. Those without such proof would get a different driver's license than citizens and legal residents. The idea is to keep undocumented immigrants from using driver's licenses to get voter registration cards and social services such as welfare and food stamps, said the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Mike Armstrong, R-Wenatchee...
Judge Places Hold on Illegal Workers Law
Attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union scored an early victory Friday when a Columbia County judge ruled that a new law intended to penalize employers who hire illegal immigrants should be placed on pause until the many legal questions confronting it are sorted out...
New NY Senator Meets with Hispanics on Immigration
New York's new senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, who has drawn fire from Hispanics over her views on immigration and gun control, says she's willing to listen and perhaps even change her positions on some subjects — but isn't ready to make any commitments...
For an Illegal Alien, Getting into UCLA was the Easy Part
...The University of California system, by policy, does not require applicants to disclose their citizenship status: Officials say their goal is to find the best students, not to enforce immigration law. UCLA officials say they aren't even sure how many undocumented students are on their campus...
...They are the fly in the ointment for House Bill 1026, which would require proof of citizenship or legal residency for a regular driver's license. Those without such proof would get a different driver's license than citizens and legal residents. The idea is to keep undocumented immigrants from using driver's licenses to get voter registration cards and social services such as welfare and food stamps, said the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Mike Armstrong, R-Wenatchee...
Judge Places Hold on Illegal Workers Law
Attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union scored an early victory Friday when a Columbia County judge ruled that a new law intended to penalize employers who hire illegal immigrants should be placed on pause until the many legal questions confronting it are sorted out...
New NY Senator Meets with Hispanics on Immigration
New York's new senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, who has drawn fire from Hispanics over her views on immigration and gun control, says she's willing to listen and perhaps even change her positions on some subjects — but isn't ready to make any commitments...
For an Illegal Alien, Getting into UCLA was the Easy Part
...The University of California system, by policy, does not require applicants to disclose their citizenship status: Officials say their goal is to find the best students, not to enforce immigration law. UCLA officials say they aren't even sure how many undocumented students are on their campus...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Domestic Dispute
An illegal immigrant from Mexico with ties to a violent street gang who had been deported more than two years ago was arrested by officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Mesa residence on Friday, the agency announced Friday...
Immigration Reform Likely to Happen This Fall
Comprehensive immigration reform could be introduced by Congress this fall. And while there are no comprehensive bills ready at this stage, some immigration language contained in the stimulus bill passed by the House on Wednesday has immigrant advocates crying foul.
An illegal immigrant from Mexico with ties to a violent street gang who had been deported more than two years ago was arrested by officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Mesa residence on Friday, the agency announced Friday...
Immigration Reform Likely to Happen This Fall
Comprehensive immigration reform could be introduced by Congress this fall. And while there are no comprehensive bills ready at this stage, some immigration language contained in the stimulus bill passed by the House on Wednesday has immigrant advocates crying foul.
