Pedro’s Story

November 3, 2010

sad-man

We’ve been known to tell a fictional story or two to get a point across. This one isn’t one of them. What we’re about to tell you is the true story of one undocumented alien’s experiences with the corruption within our legal system. We hope after hearing his story, you’ll know enough to be very [...]

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megwhitman

In a politically heated and controversial move, Meg Whitman’s former housekeeper has come forward alleging the California gubernatorial candidate mistreated her during her time of employment. Housekeeper Nicky Diaz Santillan’s attorney Gloria Allred claims that Whitman was aware of Santillan’s status as an illegal immigrant and that she fired the housekeeper after the woman asked [...]

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It has been almost a year since Lou Dobbs left CNN amidst a Latino protest campaign citing his inflammatory rhetoric against undocumented immigrants. Perhaps in a kind of sick twist of fate or a simple sign of the times, Dobbs himself is now accused of employing undocumented workers, something he has denied knowingly doing. The [...]

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nationalbank

The Obama administration is proposing a plan to beef up reporting on all electronic money transfers that go into and come out of the U.S. The Treasury Department, whose Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is responsible for enforcing laws surrounding international money transfers, says that adding this new reporting requirement would improve their ability to [...]

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A Nation Of Immigrants

October 6, 2010

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With all the recent hullabaloo about immigration reform and enforcement, you would think that America was a country of one unique identity – a homogenous culture that could be threatened by outside influences. The truth, however, is quite the opposite. America is instead a nation of immigrants, with a long history of people landing on [...]

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49 Stories About Your Rights While Facing Deportation

September 7, 2010
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If you came to this country to make a better life for yourself and something happened that caused problems for you where you may be facing deportation there are many rights you should be aware of. Below are some blog posts, articles, and stories about legal rights you have that you may not even know [...]

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48 Articles About Immigrant Rights During Criminal Trials

August 30, 2010

Immigrant rights are a commonly misunderstood subject, especially when it comes to criminal trials. Your immigration status can play an important role in a criminal trial, so it is important to know what your rights are and how you can make sure that your rights are taken seriously when you are in the middle of [...]

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48 Ellis Island Immigrant Stories

August 2, 2010

Ellis Island was the largest processor of immigrants into the United States for more than 60 years. The people who passed through this historic entry came from almost every country in the world. The reasons they immigrated to the United States varied widely, but most had the dream of a better life. Regardless of why [...]

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48 of the Best Immigration Law Sites

July 23, 2010

Many immigrants who live in the United States, or want to come here, often have problems getting in. Lawyers can help with advocating for families or individuals in order to arrive legally. And for those who are already here legally and having issues, legal assistance can help keep their status intact. Gathered here are 48 [...]

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