By: southernblog
When Donald Trump became president, his administration made it a priority to crack down on illegal immigration and detain undocumented immigrants currently in the country. In his first eight months in office, arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have increased by 40 percent, according to reports. Under the Trump Administration, ICE agents …
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By: Wallin & Klarich
While President Donald Trump’s Administration has taken a hardline stance against illegal immigration, the state of California has passed laws that make it difficult for federal immigration agents to find and arrest undocumented immigrants within the state. One such law is the California Values Act (Senate Bill 54), which took effect this year. This “sanctuary …
By: Wallin & Klarich
Immigration has been a major issue concerning President Donald Trump’s administration. Since Trump took office, the number of immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has increased, and there have been reports that federal agents have arrested people in courthouses. Los Angeles has long held that it will be a sanctuary city for …
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By: Wallin & Klarich
If you witness a crime being committed, you will likely call the police or inform nearby authorities. While doing this, you may also decide to walk away from the area because you don’t want to get caught up in the middle of it. Both of these actions are natural, but recent reports suggest that informing …
Continue reading “Latinos Reporting Crime Less Due to Fear of Deportation”
By: Wallin & Klarich
If you are an immigrant with a criminal record, you could be a target for deportation by ICE and law enforcement. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney helping you.
By: Wallin & Klarich
A gay Russian man who was persecuted for his sexual orientation in Russia is getting a second chance at asylum in the U.S.
By: Wallin & Klarich
California Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 60, which will allow illegal immigrants to apply to obtain a driver’s license. Passing the new law is a major step forward for immigration reform.
By: Wallin & Klarich
Immigrants with a history of criminal convictions who are seeking to obtain federal immigration benefits are strongly encouraged to seek the help of a criminal defense attorney in order to obtain the necessary court dockets. It is crucial to obtain the necessary records to accurately process the immigration petition.
By: Wallin & Klarich
Decision Deals a Serious Blow to Advocates for Equal Justice for Hard Working Immigrants California’s governor late Sunday vetoed a bill that would have allowed local authorities to free undocumented immigrants from custody despite requests by immigration officials to hold them for possible deportation proceedings. In his veto message, Gov. Brown said he could not …
By: Wallin & Klarich
By September 30, 2012 Governor Brown must decide whether to reduce California’s cooperation with Secure Communities, a federal program that uses the fingerprints of those arrested to find and deport illegal immigrants, or to continue to allow state and local jails to hold immigrants for deportation when arrested for committing any offense. By signing the …
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