Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bachmann: Deport all 11 million illegal immigrants, in steps - The Hill

Bachmann: Deport all 11 million illegal immigrants, in steps - The Hill

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Bachmann: Deport all 11 million illegal immigrants, in steps
The Hill
Intent on drawing a clear contrast between rival Newt Gingrich and herself, presidential candidate Michele Bachmann called for 11 million illegal immigrants to be deported from the United States in steps. ...
Bachmann's Plan To Deport 11 Million Undocumented Immigrants Would Cost U.S. ...ThinkProgress
Bachmann keeps the heat on GingrichMinnPost.com (blog)

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US Rep. to defend Ridgeland man facing deportation - Hilton Head Island Packet


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US Rep. to defend Ridgeland man facing deportation
Hilton Head Island Packet
A Ridgeland immigrant facing deportation will have a US congressman on his side today when the two appear before Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities to argue that ICE should drop the case. Known for his staunch support of immigration reform ...
Illinois lawmaker asks feds not to deport SC manThe State
Ally aims to help man stay in USCharleston Post Courier

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Blow in fight for migrant workers - Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald

Blow in fight for migrant workers
Sydney Morning Herald
The changes are expected to most significantly affect WA, which is relying on tens of thousands of skilled migrants to help meet its estimated shortfall of 150000 workers, mostly in the resource sector, by 2016. The state already is struggling, ...

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Immigration, deportations on Occupy LA's list of grievances - 89.3 KPCC

Immigration, deportations on Occupy LA's list of grievances - 89.3 KPCC

89.3 KPCC

Immigration, deportations on Occupy LA's list of grievances
89.3 KPCC
Los Angeles to be declared a sanctuary city for the undocumented, deportations to be discontinued and cooperation with immigration authorities be ended – including the turning in of arrestees' names to immigration authorities. ...

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Alabama Immigration Law Hurts Enforcement, DOJ Says - Fox News

Alabama Immigration Law Hurts Enforcement, DOJ Says - Fox News

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Alabama Immigration Law Hurts Enforcement, DOJ Says
Fox News
Alabama officials want a federal court to allow the new state law cracking down on illegal immigration to take effect on Sept. 1. The Obama Administration, as well as civil rights groups, have filed suits seeking to block the measure, which allows ...
The Price of IntoleranceNew York Times
March to raise awareness of immigration lawTimes Daily
DOJ aides visit Alabama over immigration lawPolitico
al.com (blog) -Press-Register - al.com (blog) -Anniston Star
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Don't get scammed, immigrants told - NorthJersey.com


Don't get scammed, immigrants told
NorthJersey.com
Dozens of community groups that help immigrants throughout the state will gather Thursday to discuss immigration services fraud, and how to combat the crime. The event is being hosted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration ...
Immigration DailyILW.com
Sidley Austin LLP | USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Has Been ReachedLinex Legal (press release) (registration)

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Five reasons public service workers are right to strike - The Guardian


The Guardian

Five reasons public service workers are right to strike
The Guardian
Strikes are also a reminder of who actually does the work that matters most to our lives – and a demonstration of democratic strength in the workplace. The government's pension raid is an attempt to make public service workers pay for the havoc wreaked ...

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Advice for the Immigrant: Your rights if stopped by Border Patrol - La Prensa

Advice for the Immigrant: Your rights if stopped by Border Patrol - La Prensa

La Prensa

Advice for the Immigrant: Your rights if stopped by Border Patrol
La Prensa
If you are an undocumented immigrant or even a permanent resident in the United States, would you know what to say or do if ever stopped by the US Border Patrol or the Department of Homeland Security? ...
Mas Dinero, Mas ProblemasSeattle Weekly

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Alabama Immigration Law Hurts Enforcement, DOJ Says - Fox News

Alabama Immigration Law Hurts Enforcement, DOJ Says - Fox News

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Alabama Immigration Law Hurts Enforcement, DOJ Says
Fox News
Among other things, the law also calls for penalties for harboring, employing and transporting undocumented immigrants.Efe Alabama's strict new immigration law meant to crackdown on undocumented immigrants living in the state could hurt law enforcement ...
The Price of IntoleranceNew York Times
Feds sue to block Utah immigration lawImmigration Blog (blog)
Resisting Juan Crow in AlabamaSocialist Worker Online
National Catholic Reporter (blog) -Press-Register - al.com (blog)
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LA Police Make Arrests, Begin Disbursing Occupy Camp - Wall Street Journal


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LA Police Make Arrests, Begin Disbursing Occupy Camp
Wall Street Journal
... shooting of a Guatemalan immigrant. "We have taken a measured approach to enforcing the park closure because we have wanted to give people every opportunity to leave peacefully," Mr. Villaraigosa said in a statement after the start of the raid. ...
" BREAKING LIVE COVERAGE: Eviction of OccupyLA at Los Angeles City Hall by ...Brad Blog (blog)
LAPD Praised For Its Approach To Occupy ProtestersNPR
Romney Knocks Gingrich As 'lifelong Politician'Salon

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Immigration hotline gains huge response in its first month - WBRC


Immigration hotline gains huge response in its first month
WBRC
A hotline created to take calls and emails about perceived injustices surrounding Alabama's new immigration law is getting a huge response. Officials with the Department of Justice announced the creation of the hotline ...

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15 arrested as US immigration officials raid southwest Detroit box company - Detroit Free Press


15 arrested as US immigration officials raid southwest Detroit box company
Detroit Free Press
The federal government sent a stern message to employers following a raid Tuesday in Detroit: If you hire illegal immigrants, we're coming after you. A raid of a box company in southwest Detroit Tuesday led ...
Federal agents raid box company in DetroitBusinessWeek
Feds raid Detroit box company; arrest alleges hiring of undocumented workersThe Detroit News
Federal agents raid box company in DetroitWDIV Detroit

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Five reasons public service workers are right to strike - The Guardian

Five reasons public service workers are right to strike - The Guardian

The Guardian

Five reasons public service workers are right to strike
The Guardian
Strikes are also a reminder of who actually does the work that matters most to our lives – and a demonstration of democratic strength in the workplace. The government's pension raid is an attempt to make public service workers pay for the havoc wreaked ...

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Immigration, deportations on Occupy LA's list of grievances - 89.3 KPCC

Immigration, deportations on Occupy LA's list of grievances - 89.3 KPCC

89.3 KPCC

Immigration, deportations on Occupy LA's list of grievances
89.3 KPCC
A category relating to stories about ethnic identity and the immigrant experience, and how both are represented in the arts. Stories about the politics, policies, and law enforcement issues surrounding immigration. Stories about health issues, ...
LAPD's approach to Occupy LA will be put to the testLos Angeles Times
LA Police Make Arrests, Begin Disbursing Occupy CampWall Street Journal
Los Angeles Police evict Occupy L.A. protesters, make numerous arrestsExaminer.com
Huffington Post
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Sentencing on deportation violation for Md. murder suspect - Washington Post (blog)


Sentencing on deportation violation for Md. murder suspect
Washington Post (blog)
He could be imprisoned for up to 20 years for returning from his 2009 deportation to El Salvador. The deportation stemmed from an attempted-robbery conviction in Frederick County. In October, Frederick city police obtained a warrant charging ...

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15 arrested as US immigration officials raid southwest Detroit box company - Detroit Free Press

15 arrested as US immigration officials raid southwest Detroit box company - Detroit Free Press

15 arrested as US immigration officials raid southwest Detroit box company
Detroit Free Press
The federal government sent a stern message to employers following a raid Tuesday in Detroit: If you hire illegal immigrants, we're coming after you. A raid of a box company in southwest Detroit Tuesday led ...

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Illegal alien charged with 4th DUI - Examiner.com


Illegal alien charged with 4th DUI
Examiner.com
According to the police report, Hernandez admitted to purchasing the phony license in Milwaukee for $200, as well as being in the country illegally. Hernandez has been charged with felony DUI and misdemeanor operating after revocation. ...

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Feds Hound E-Commerce Counterfeiters on Cyber Monday - E-Commerce Times

Feds Hound E-Commerce Counterfeiters on Cyber Monday - E-Commerce Times

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Feds Hound E-Commerce Counterfeiters on Cyber Monday
E-Commerce Times
Also participating in the raid were the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations group, the FBI's Washington field office, the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, ...
Feds Celebrate Cyber Monday With Crackdown on CounterfeitersPCWorld (blog)
Feds seize 150 websites in counterfeit crackdownWDRB
Feds Crack Down On Sellers Of Fake GoodsSalon

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Five reasons public service workers are right to strike - The Guardian


The Guardian

Five reasons public service workers are right to strike
The Guardian
Strikes are also a reminder of who actually does the work that matters most to our lives – and a demonstration of democratic strength in the workplace. The government's pension raid is an attempt to make public service workers pay for the havoc wreaked ...

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Feds drive censorship in raid to stop sale of counterfeit merchandise - ITworld.com


Feds drive censorship in raid to stop sale of counterfeit merchandise
ITworld.com
The sites – with names like reeboksite.com, shopsbag.com, verycheapjerseys.com and officialpumashop.com – were seized Friday by agents of the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Saturday, according to ...

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US deports more than 250 Haitians - Green Bay Press Gazette


US deports more than 250 Haitians
Green Bay Press Gazette
An investigation by the nonprofit Florida Center for Investigative Reporting found evidence that the Obama administration has not followed its own policy of seeking alternatives to deportation when there are serious medical and humanitarian concerns. ...

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Newt Gingrich targets 'sancturary' cities for illegal immigrants - Christian Science Monitor


Christian Science Monitor

Newt Gingrich targets 'sancturary' cities for illegal immigrants
Christian Science Monitor
In a campaign speech in South Carolina, a key primary state, Newt Gingrich spoke against 'sanctuary' cities for illegal immigrants. But Newt Gingrich also called for a guest worker program. By Harriet McLeod, Reuters / November 29, 2011 Republican ...
Gingrich: Voters won't support policy to 'hunt down' all illegal immigrantsThe Hill (blog)
Gingrich targets "sanctuaries" for illegal immigrantsReuters
Gingrich goes deeper on immigration planPolitico
Concord Monitor -ABC News (blog) -Washington Post (blog)
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Immigration failed to heed signs leading up to riots - Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald

Immigration failed to heed signs leading up to riots
Sydney Morning Herald
THE Immigration Department was explicitly warned by a consultants' report that a serious incident would occur on Christmas Island because of severe overcrowding five months before riots broke out, an independent inquiry has found. ...
Riot inquiry finds asylum system swampedThe Australian
Riots in immigration detention centres blamed on overcrowdingCourier Mail
Report into detention centre riots casts no blame on SercoABC Online
The Age -Bernama
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Startup hopes to hack the immigration system with a floating incubator - Ars Technica


Ars Technica

Startup hopes to hack the immigration system with a floating incubator
Ars Technica
Some of the Silicon Valley's most important companies, including Intel, Google, and Yahoo, were cofounded by immigrants. Yet America's creaky immigration system makes it difficult for talented ...
Blueseed: A Startup That Plans to House Would-Be Immigrant Innovators 12 ...Reason Online (blog)

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As voting approaches, questions over Republicans' outreach to Latinos increase - The Hill (blog)


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As voting approaches, questions over Republicans' outreach to Latinos increase
The Hill (blog)
Millions then deserted their jobs in Agriculture, opening up even more hires for illegal aliens, in a never ending stream. Today—as according to the Heritage Foundation, who has completed a thorough analysis of the cost, would be $2.6 trillion dollars ...
CEPEDA: National immigration debate's new focus far less emotionalModesto Bee

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Newt Gingrich targets 'sancturary' cities for illegal immigrants - Christian Science Monitor

Newt Gingrich targets 'sancturary' cities for illegal immigrants - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor

Newt Gingrich targets 'sancturary' cities for illegal immigrants
Christian Science Monitor
In a campaign speech in South Carolina, a key primary state, Newt Gingrich spoke against 'sanctuary' cities for illegal immigrants. But Newt Gingrich also called for a guest worker program. By Harriet McLeod, Reuters / November 29, 2011 Republican ...
Could conservatives love Gingrich's immigration plan?CNN
Gingrich voices support for SC immigration lawCBS News
Poll Numbers Suggest Gingrich's 'Humane' Immigration Stance Could Help HimABC News (blog)
The Boston Globe -San Francisco Chronicle -Atlanta Journal Constitution
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44 Foreigners Detained For Abusing Social Visit Passes - Bernama


44 Foreigners Detained For Abusing Social Visit Passes
Bernama
KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Immigration Department detained 44 foreigners who misused their social visit passes to work at massage centres in Jalan Kampung Dalam here today. During the raid carried out by 26 Immigration ...

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Feds crack down on sellers of fake goods - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Feds crack down on sellers of fake goods - Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Feds crack down on sellers of fake goods
Atlanta Journal Constitution
This image released by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows a seized website that was selling counterfeit goods. Federal authorities announced Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, that they seized the domain names for 150 web sites accused of selling ...
Feds Set to Launch Campaign to Crack Down on Sellers of Fake GoodsFox News
Feds crack down on sellers of fake goodsSan Francisco Chronicle
Cyber Monday shutdown: FBI seizes 150 sites selling counterfeit goodsBoston.com
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Migrant worker rights group claims maid website is illegal - AsiaOne

Migrant worker rights group claims maid website is illegal - AsiaOne

AsiaOne

Migrant worker rights group claims maid website is illegal
AsiaOne
A migrant worker rights' group, the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home) has claimed that a website which allows employers to post the alleged misdeeds of their maids has violated 'the rights and privacy' of maids by revealing ...
Web site for Employers 'Violates' Privacy of MaidsJakarta Globe

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Migrants in Libya face uncertain future - Migrant Rights


Migrants in Libya face uncertain future
Migrant Rights
A substantial percentage of these men, women, and children are sub-Saharan African migrants caught up in the volatile transition of power. Accounts of arbitrary arrest and torture have been documented by human rights agencies throughout the revolution. ...

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