Dominican Consulate Clerk Charged With Smuggling People Into the United States
The clerk, Francisco Estevez, was arrested on Monday and charged with “alien smuggling,” which carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison upon conviction. nytimes.com |
U.S. Rejects Call for Immigration Detention Rules
The Obama administration has turned away a federal court petition by former detainees, disappointing advocacy groups around the country. nytimes.com |
In Monmouth, Local Immigration Deputies
The county’s corrections officers will soon begin to help enforce federal immigration law. The program was criticized by immigrant advocates. nytimes.com |
Obama Says Passing Immigration Bill May Be Difficult
The president says reforms are needed, lest more state measures emerge like the tough new law in Arizona. nytimes.com |
Activists Take Fight on Immigration to Arizona Border
Hundreds of Tea Party supporters gathered at the border fence in Arizona to rally for political candidates. nytimes.com |