Illegal immigration

FAIR: New Zogby Poll in Battleground States Reveals Broad Voter Support for Reduced Immigration During COVID-19 Crisis

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Contents, American culture, Immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration, Ethics

The polling was conducted on behalf of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) by the national opinion research firm, Zogby Analytics, on June 10 and 11.

Key Points: 
  • The polling was conducted on behalf of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) by the national opinion research firm, Zogby Analytics, on June 10 and 11.
  • The states polled were: Arizona , Florida , Georgia , Maine , Michigan , Minnesota , North Carolina , Ohio , Pennsylvania , and Wisconsin .
  • Across all 10 battleground states, voter opinion was fairly consistent on key issues related to immigration amidst the current health and economic crises:
    By about margins of 2 to 1, voters support "reductions in immigration and guest workers admissions" during the crisis.
  • By majorities of about 2 to 1, voters prioritize reducing overall immigration and strengthening immigration enforcement and border security, over increasing immigration, granting amnesty to illegal aliens, and decriminalizing illegal immigration.

Herman Legal Group Gives Back to Undocumented Essential Workers on the Frontlines of COID-19: $1,000 Essay Contest

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Illegal immigration to the United States, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Undocumented, DREAM Act, Illegal immigration, American society

Applicants must be an undocumented immigrant, which includes DACA recipients ("Dreamers"), and write an essay of at least 300 words, in any language, answering this question:

Key Points: 
  • Applicants must be an undocumented immigrant, which includes DACA recipients ("Dreamers"), and write an essay of at least 300 words, in any language, answering this question:
    Why the Essay Contest?
  • As immigration attorneys, the Herman Legal Group understands the moral and economic imperative to support undocumented immigrants, particularly those who are working to keep everyone safe and healthy.
  • Undocumented workers are often toiling in high-risk conditions of virus transmission, unprotected by any Personal Protection Equipment, and are getting sick.
  • ***
    The Herman Legal Group will publish the winning essay on its website and will keep the winner's identity confidential unless otherwise authorized by the winner.

Latino Community Foundation Applauds Gov. Newsom’s Announcement to Provide Relief to State’s Undocumented Immigrants

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, State, Local, Public policy, Government, Latino Community Foundation, Illegal immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration, Ethics

Todays announcement demonstrates his willingness to protect all Californiansregardless of their immigration status, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Todays announcement demonstrates his willingness to protect all Californiansregardless of their immigration status, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.
  • The state has committed $75 million, and philanthropic partners including the Latino Community Foundation are committed to raising $50 million.
  • With Newsoms announcement, California becomes the first state to offer direct disaster assistance to undocumented immigrants.
  • The Latino Community Foundation is on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.

The Georgian Immigration Enforcement Training Video Unit has successfully recorded its 4000th arrest

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Friday, January 3, 2020
Immigration to the United Kingdom, Immigration Enforcement, Immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration, Immigration by country, Immigration, Ethics

The Georgian Immigration Enforcement Training Video Unit has successfully recorded its 4000th arrest.

Key Points: 
  • The Georgian Immigration Enforcement Training Video Unit has successfully recorded its 4000th arrest.
  • It is an organisational unit formed for the purposes of creating observational video documentation of tactical procedural immigration enforcement operations.
  • The Immigration Enforcement Training Video Unit focuses on the work of Georgian enforcement bodies and authoritative personnel with primary emphasis on the activities of those working to decrease the number of illegal immigrants entering the country.
  • In accordance with policy advancements in Georgia the Georgian Immigration Enforcement Training Video Unit (GIETVU) was formed in order to help develop and disseminate best practice and increase operational results.

In March 2020 Guatemala will host the debate about the Central American Economic Integration

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Saturday, December 14, 2019
Aid, Libertad y Desarrollo, Illegal immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration, Poverty, Ethics, Articles, Applied ethics

Central America is one of the most violent regions on the planet, with the worst social indicators in the continent, institutional weaknesses, insufficient economic growth, source of illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • Central America is one of the most violent regions on the planet, with the worst social indicators in the continent, institutional weaknesses, insufficient economic growth, source of illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
  • With these indicators and projections, the Central American countries will always be poor.
  • We expect that the distinguished world leaders that attend our Fifth Citizen Convention will propose a two-part solution: economic growth via the Economic Integration of Central America and the strengthening of its democratic institutions.
  • The annual Citizen Convention is the most important activity of Fundacin Libertad y Desarrollo attended by thousands of people.

Apparently Washington is Never Too Divided to Capitulate to the Demands of Big Ag, Says FAIR

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Contents, Criminal law, Human migration, Illegal immigration, Morality, Dan Stein, Federation for American Immigration Reform, American society, Immigration to the United States

"Granting amnesty to illegal aliens is always a bad idea, and merely attracts more illegal immigration," stated Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).

Key Points: 
  • "Granting amnesty to illegal aliens is always a bad idea, and merely attracts more illegal immigration," stated Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
  • Far from modernizing our agricultural workforce, the legislation ensures that the American agricultural industry will remain mired in the 17th century.
  • With over 2 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests.
  • FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.

EVENT: Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants: What would it cost?

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Conservatism in the United States, Economy, Contents, Jason Richwine, Articles, Illegal immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Insurance, Economic impact of illegal immigrants in the United States

The second report estimates the cost of providing illegal immigrants full access to public health benefits.

Key Points: 
  • The second report estimates the cost of providing illegal immigrants full access to public health benefits.
  • At the panel discussion, commentary will be provided by Christopher Pope, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
  • He will present his new report, "How Much Would It Cost to Provide Health Insurance toIllegal Immigrants?"
  • Jason Richwine Ph.D. is an independent public policy analyst based in Washington, D.C., and a contributing writer at National Review.

FAIR Calls NYC's Attempt to Ban Use of Term 'Illegal Alien,' "A Heavy-Handed Attack on Freedom of Speech, the Rule of Law"

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Human migration, Criminal law, Cultural globalization, Demography, Illegal immigration, Morality, Travel visa, Ethics, Immigration to the United States

"This is nothing more than an attempt by open borders advocates to attack and undermine immigration enforcement by banning the use of key contextual words," said Stein.

Key Points: 
  • "This is nothing more than an attempt by open borders advocates to attack and undermine immigration enforcement by banning the use of key contextual words," said Stein.
  • By law, any person who resides in the United States of America, but is not a U.S. citizen, is classified as an "alien."
  • Aliens who do not enter the United States through proper channels, or who overstay their visas, are in the country illegally.
  • With over 2 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Joins Nationwide Coalition to Intervene in Census Challenge

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Monday, August 12, 2019
USCM, Illegal immigration to the United States, Census, United States Conference of Mayors, Illegal immigration, Government

"The census is designed to count all residents in the United States pure and simple," said Tom Cochran, USCM CEO and Executive Director.

Key Points: 
  • "The census is designed to count all residents in the United States pure and simple," said Tom Cochran, USCM CEO and Executive Director.
  • "The Supreme Court made this clear in its ruling earlier this summer when it rejected the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.
  • It is imperative for the states, counties, and cities in the coalition to intervene and adequately defend the current policy that includes undocumented immigrants in the census count for all purposes.
  • About The United States Conference of Mayors --The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Oberheiden, P.C. Now Representing Businesses Targeted in ICE Raids and Investigations Nationwide

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Friday, July 12, 2019
Illegal immigration to the United States, Criminal law, Human migration, Illegal immigration, Morality, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Currently, ICE does not appear to be focusing its efforts on businesses in any one region, although several of the more-recent high-profile raids have taken place in states with large populations of undocumented immigrants California, Texas and Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • Currently, ICE does not appear to be focusing its efforts on businesses in any one region, although several of the more-recent high-profile raids have taken place in states with large populations of undocumented immigrants California, Texas and Oklahoma.
  • Businesses targeted for hiring undocumented workers can face enforcement action by ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and individual owners and executives are at risk for civil or criminal prosecution.
  • As a result, ICE's decision to target businesses including small, family-owned businesses as well as larger corporate entities represents a significant and potentially-dangerous development for companies that hire foreign workers nationwide.
  • "Due to the aggressive and often surprise nature of immigration raids and investigations, businesses that are being targeted by ICE must act to protect themselves immediately," said Oberheiden, P.C.