Archive for July, 2009
Friday, July 31st, 2009
To address the growing concerns raised by recent news articles, and reports about the deplorable conditions in immigration detention centers, two important bills were introduced in the Senate. Through these legislations, the Senate seeks to fix U.S. broken immigration detention system by placing proper due process protection mechanisms for immigrants ...
Posted in Due Process Protections, Immigrants in Detention, Immigration Reforms Legislations, Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act, Safe Treatment Avoiding Needless Deaths and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System, Senate Bills, Senator Robert Menendez, Strong STANDARDS Act, Undocumented Immigrants | No Comments »
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Pronouncing an important order, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that county prosecutors may seek bail increases on illegal aliens charged with crimes who they believe once proven face imminent deportation. In this case, the state highest court in a unanimous ruling sanctioned the actions of the Morris County Prosecutor’s ...
Posted in Bail, Change in Circumstances, Child Molestation Charges, Detainer, New Jersey Supreme Court, Prosecutor's Office, Unanimious Ruling, Undocumented Immigrants | No Comments »
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Zealous travelers from the San Luis area may soon participate in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) trusted travelers program the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI). To facilitate users, CBP will open local enrollment center in the fall of 2009, followed by dedicated commuter lanes at ...
Posted in 10 Fingerprint Law Enforcement Check, CBP Officers, Compliance, Dedicated Vehicle Lanes, Membership Fee, Personal Interview, San Luis Port of Entry | No Comments »
Friday, July 31st, 2009
To inform customers on the progress made toward launching a redesigned USCIS.gov web site, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently provided updates regarding revisions to its website. The improved website will be launched on September 22nd to help customers navigate the immigration system and remain up-to-date regarding their case ...
Posted in Customer Feedback, One-Stop Shop, Related News, USCIS.gov Website, Upcoming Revisions, Updates | No Comments »
Friday, July 31st, 2009
In a loud and clear message to the erring practitioners, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has recently taken disciplinary action against 27 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration practitioners. Six attorneys have been immediately suspended and 21 others received final orders. These disciplinary ...
Posted in Criminal Convictions, Drugs, First Judicial Department, Intoxicants, Related News, Supreme Judicial Court, Temporary Suspension | No Comments »
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
President Obama who once enjoyed unwavering support and marched alongside Hispanic and immigrant rights activists is losing immigration allies as they took to the streets Wednesday to march against him, saying he has betrayed them by adopting Bush administration efforts to stem illegal immigration. Activists marched in Los Angeles and ...
Posted in Center for Immigration Studies, Hispanic and Immigrant Rights Activists, Los Angeles, New York Immigration Coalition, Related News | No Comments »
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
In a first of its kind meeting, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano held a closed door session with representatives of various industries and advocacy groups impacted by immigration. The meeting which was closed to the media and public included immigrant advocates, labor unions, state officials, law enforcement ...
Posted in Business Leaders, Closed-Door Session, High-Tech Campus, Immigration Reform, Industries and Advocacy Groups, Labor Unions, Listening Session | No Comments »
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Despite claims by immigration detention authorities that adequate medical care is given to alien detainees, on July 24, 2009, one more death is reported from South Carolina hospital. The deceased has been identified as Vera Stojka, a 55-year-old Czech Republic national being held on immigration violation. He was admitted to ...
Posted in Columbia Care Regional Center, Consulate General, Czech Republic, Detainees Death, Immigration Violations, South Carolina Hospital, Undocumented Immigrants | No Comments »
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
To monitor air travelers’ movements at airports for potential threats or respond for emergency calls, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary announced approximately $7.7 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airports surveillance. Airports covered under this funding are Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Ronald Regan Washington ...
Posted in Boise-Idaho Airports, CCTV Technology, Checked Baggage, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Closed Circuit Television Systems, Compliance, General Services Administration, Geral R. Ford International, Jackson Hole, Orlando International, Philadelphia International, Ronald Regan Washington National, San Francisco International Airports, Spokane International, State of the Art, Surveillence Technology | No Comments »
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
The Acting Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Thomas G. Snow has responded to the New York Times Editor for their July 11 story, “Immigration Judges Found Under Strain.” In his response, Mr. Snow acknowledges that adjudicating immigration cases is a difficult job and they take the concerns about ...
Posted in Adjudicating Immigration Cases, Board of Immigration Appeals Members, Judges Under Strains, Judicial Welness, New Immigration Judges, Related News, Stess Management, Training | No Comments »
