Enforcement of immigration laws has too often been inconsistent. There seems to be some confusion and then there’s times where things simply go too far, like in this instance. By Dave Collins Associated Press Federal agents violated the constitutional rights of four illegal immigrants in raids that critics say were retaliation for a New Haven…
Immigration officials are angering some immigration attorneys, who say the agency is wrongly deporting immigrants before their court hearings are completed. Immigration officials say these immigrants violated previous deportation orders. Immigration attorneys say once the case goes before a judge, it’s up to the judge to decide what to do, not immigration officers. By Anna…
This new policy should be more effective than focusing on the illegal immigrants. But can ICE pull this off effectively? That is the real question. Ginger Thompson New York Times WASHINGTON – In an effort to crack down on illegal labor, the Department of Homeland Security intends to step up enforcement efforts against employers who…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ (D-Calif) expressed concern Wednesday about the need for better cooperation between DEA and border agencies to fight drug cartels. Responding to a Government Accountability Office report, the California Congresswoman said: “A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlighting the lack of interagency cooperation between our leading border and…
In a sign of stepping up enforcement of illegal workers, ICE is opening this new office. By OMER GILLHAM Tulsa World Staff Writer TULSA — Immigration officials are opening a new office in Tulsa to investigate human trafficking, drug smuggling and the employment of illegal workers at potential terrorist targets such as oil refineries and…
Here’s an interesting shift in policy and it appears to be a more efficient way to address the problem. We’ll see if it works. By Josh Meyer and Anna Gorman Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Stepping into the political minefield of immigration reform, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napaolitano will soon direct federal agents to emphasize…
The new Homeland Security is putting the brakes on business as usual on Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. That’s a good thing. It was needed. But now let’s see what changes ultimately come about. Hopefully it leads to a smarter policy. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet…
By Dora Schriro For USA TODAY WASHINGTON — For some time, concerns have been expressed about immigration detention, medical care and the general treatment of ICE detainees. We are beginning to see progress, even in the midst of ICE’s swift ramp-up since its inception in 2003, but I believe we have a good deal more…
