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Attorney Aaron Tarin Fights For Undocumented Immigrantsnew
Aaron Tarin believes Hispanics coming to Utah are following God’s plan. In The Book of Mormon it is prophesied that close to the second coming of Jesus Christ, the people of Lamanite descent, whom Tarin interprets as being primarily Hispanics, would experience a spiritual and physical gathering in the Americas.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Stephen Dark |
01-12-2010 |
Immigration
With Nowhere Left to Run, Refugees are Still Waiting to Make This Homenew
When Foibe Nibitanga got a ticket to a new life in the United States, she didn't expect the fear and hunger of the refugee camp to follow her to Kansas City. The Burundi native leans forward, trying to speak over the cries of toddlers who, in the absence of toys, play with couch cushions and a set of keys.
The Pitch |
Carolyn Szczepanski |
01-12-2010 |
Immigration
Hospitals Ship Immigrants Home ... and Often to Uncertain Futuresnew
Critics call it international patient-dumping that occurs beyond the oversight of federal agencies, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But the government is beginning to take notice: a Florida state appeals court has ruled that only the federal government has the power to remove a person from this country.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
08-15-2008 |
Immigration
With Few Options in N.C., Immigrants Return to Mexico by Busnew
Riders are separated from loved ones or have not achieved their dreams. Many who've traveled speak of their failures. Others say the United States isn't what they envisioned.
INDY Week |
Joseph R. Schwartz |
07-31-2008 |
Immigration
Many Immigrants Abandon Accomplishments to Start Anew in Americanew
Many highly educated Philadelphians from other countries are stuck working dead-end jobs for minimal pay. Their stories may surprise you.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Alli Katz and Erica Palan |
07-07-2008 |
Immigration
A Lack of H-2B Visas is Creating a Seasonal Worker Slump on Cape Codnew
Immigrant labor is the backbone of the summer tourism industry, a remaining bright spot in a dire economy. But a federal crackdown could mean trouble.
Dig Boston |
Lindsay Berrigan |
05-01-2008 |
Immigration
Opening Portland's First Day-Labor Hiring Center Turns Out to be a Hasslenew
Plans for the center seemed so simple: a single-wide trailer. Two Port-A-Potties. And as many laborers as could fit under a 30-foot tent. But nothing is ever simple when the city is Portland and the issue is land use.
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
04-30-2008 |
Immigration
An Epidemic of Violence Against SF Day Laborersnew
While criminals are bludgeoning and shooting workers who line up to hail building contractors who might give them work, neither the police nor any other government agency or nonprofit seems motivated to see the crimes reported, and the assailants tracked down and jailed.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
01-23-2008 |
Immigration
Driving While Blacknew
Two Congolese expats say they're being harrassed by Vermont cops.
Seven Days |
Mike Ives |
04-06-2007 |
Immigration
Undocumented at Any Speednew
A New York court rules that the DMV can make immigrants jump through controversial hoops to get driver's licenses.
Metroland |
Chet Hardin |
07-14-2006 |
Immigration
Catastrophe in Carenew
Hospitals are being crippled by the costs of treating migrants -- and that could be just the start of an immigrant-related health crisis.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
06-02-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: illegal, immigrants
Report Blasts Treatment of Asylum Applicantsnew
To all but the lucky few, America's doors are shut fast. Sure, sneaking through our porous borders might be easy for terrorists. But for those looking to live here legally, our message is clear: Go home.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Steve Fennessy |
02-25-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: illegal, immigrants
