Louisiana Business Owner Guilty of Alien Money Laundering

On November 13, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that a Louisiana construction business and its owner pleaded guilty to laundering more than $280,000 for illegal aliens that were harbored and employed at work sites for the company.  The investigation was led by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations ...

First Worship Center Opens at Processing Center for Immigrants

On November 8, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that the first-ever Detainee Intercultural Center was opened at the El Paso Processing Center.  The Center in Texas lets people in ICE custody reflect, worship, and meditate.   Sandra Marinelarena, the interim assistant field officer director, states: ...

31 Criminal Aliens and Immigration Fugitives Arrested

On November 6, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that 31 criminal aliens, immigration fugitives, and people who violated their immigration were arrested in the Chicago area during a two-day operation.  The operation was led by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) teams throughout Chicago. ...

Polish Fugitive Deported for Extortion, Kidnapping, and Murder

On October 16, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Dariusz Gordziejczyk was turned over to Polish law enforcement because he is wanted for extortion, kidnapping, and attempted murder in his home country.  The deportation was handled by the ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).   The ...

Woman Charged for Smuggling Illegal Aliens

On October 5, 2012, the San Diego FBI Office announced that Maria Guerrero of Chula Vista, California, was arrested by agents of the Border Corruption Task Force.  She was charged with alien smuggling, and the specific charge is “bringing in illegal aliens for financial gain” under U.S.C. §1324(a)(2)(B)(ii).   ...

U.S. and Mexico Begin Humane Repatriation

  On October 2, 2012, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Mexican Ministry of the Interior announced the start of a project called the Interior Repatriation Initiative, or IRI.  The new initiative plans to “provide humane, safe and orderly repatriation” of Mexican citizens who returned to the ...

Alabama Immigration Law Forces Hispanic Students out of School

Alabama schools are witnessing abnormally high rates of absences for Hispanic students after the state enacted what is widely regarded as the toughest anti-immigration law in the United States. The immigration law, which was unanimously approved by the state legislature, allows law enforcement officers to check for papers and detain undocumented ...

President Obama: “Immigration Reform is a Top Priority”

President Barack Obama claims that passing a comprehensive immigration reform is still a “top priority” for his administration. Although Obama has expressed the supreme nature of immigration reform, he has yet to offer a plan for passing legislation through Congress. Obama blames Republican opposition for the lack of development on ...
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Alabama Jails Immigrants!

Alabama's new immigration law, harshest yet in the state, requires for anyone who cannot prove that they are legal in the country to be arrested. The new policy goes as far as to have schools check the status of its students, although they are still allowed to attend school, many are outraged by the practices. Chief Deputy Randy Christian ...
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