Thirteen people arrested for helping illegal immigrants obtain Missouri driver’s licenses

Law enforcement officials say that illegal immigrants across the country were able to obtain a Missouri driver’s license through an elaborate scheme.

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Mitt Romney endorsed by author of Arizona immigration law

GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney announced Wednesday that he has been endorsed by Kris Kobach, Kansas secretary of state, who helped write tough immigration for Alabama and Arizona.

Obama administration proposes immigration rule change to benefit families

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American teenager mistakenly deported to Colombia

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San Diego Restaurant Owner Fined for Hiring Illegal Immigrants

San Diego, CA – The owner of a French bakery and restaurant, along with the manager were fined and sentenced to probation for employing illegal immigrants. Michael Malecot, 59, owner of San Diego’s French Gourmet was ordered to pay a $396,575 in ...

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Federal Judge Blocks Several Key Provision of South Carolina Immigration Bill

A federal judge blocked several key provisions to South Carolina’s immigration law which were due to take effect on January 1st. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel’s decision will block several provisions which include the requirement that police ...

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Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Accused of Civil Rights Abuses

The U.S. Justice Department alleges that Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, headed by Joe Arpaio is guilty of numerous civil rights violations. Arpaio, nicknamed “America’s toughest sheriff,” and his deputies were investigated by the Justice Depar ...

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Feds Warn Alabama Police About Discrimination When Enforcing Immigration Laws

The Justice Department has sent a letter to Alabama police warning them to avoid discriminating against Latino residents when enforcing immigration laws.

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Illegal Immigration Fears Lead to the Suicide of Texas Student

Mission, TX – An 18 year old Texas student took his life last Friday because he feared he would never be able to go to college. The teen, Joaquin Luna dressed in a suit and shot himself in the bathroom of his home. His family stated that Luna lef ...

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Mercedes Executive gets Arrested in Alabama

The controversial, and possibly the nation’s toughest immigration law has once again entered the headlines. This time it’s because an executive for Mercedes-Benz was arrested after a routine traffic stop.

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Government Decides not to Deport Illegal Immigrant and Symbol of the Dream Act

The U.S. government has decided not the deport Benita Veliz, a 26 year old Texas student, who became a symbol of the Dream Act. On Wednesday, a court closed her immigration case and stated they will not move to deport her back to Mexico.

Feds not Supporting Alabama Immigration Law

ACLU Finds Numerous Allegations of Immigration Detainee Sexual Abuse

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit on behalf of three female immigration detainees who were sexually abused and assaulted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Most of the detainees are there seeking asylum, with the ...

ACLU files lawsuit against ICE for raiding apartment complex in Nashville

The Tennessee chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement who raided an apartment complex believed to house illegal immigrants without a warrant. Obtaining legal status is possible for ...

Jamaican man’s asylum case hits snags because of language barrier and speech impediment

A Jamaican man, who came to the U.S. to work on apple farms in West Virginia and citrus farms in Florida, has been detained for at least year and cannot get needed help because of language barrier and a severe stutter. Migrant workers, who wish ...

Florida may see influx of immigrants

Harsh immigration laws in Georgia and Alabama have caused a number of illegal immigrants to flee the states and may cause an influx of immigrants into Florida. In Georgia and Alabama, the new laws make it illegal for a person to hire or rent a ho ...

Massachusetts lawmakers propose new immigration legislation

Phoenix immigration attorney meets with thousands to explain their rights

Phoenix immigration attorney, Gabriel Sayavedra, works harder than most. During the day attorney Sayavedra works as one of the immigration attorneys for the Phoenix Law Firm of Alcock and Associates.

Department of Justice files lawsuit challenging Alabama’s immigration laws

Debt-ceiling debate puts a spotlight on the need for immigration reform