Raid in Washington State Sheds Light on Broken Immigration System On Tuesday, February 24, federal immigration agents raided Yamato Engine Specialists Ltd., an engine remanufacturing plant in Bellingham, Washington State, arresting 28 individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. […]
Groups Call for Investigation
Groups Call for Investigation of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Earlier this month, MALDEF called on Attorney General Eric Holder to initiate a federal investigation against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for civil right violations against Latino citizens and immigrant […]
Deported for Paying Their Taxes
For years, immigrants have been accused of draining our economy, depleting our schools and hospitals, and failing to pay taxes. But Amalia Cerrillo, owner of Amalia’s Translation and Tax Services, knew better. As an accountant, Ms. Cerrillo knows that everyone, […]
Few Attend Nativist Press Event
Kudos to a TII subscriber for sending us photos of the event. On January 29, 2009, conservative foundation The American Cause hosted an ill-attended event titled “Immigration and the Future of the Republican Party,” which attempted to shed light on […]
Brutal Police Beating in Prince William County, VA
When law enforcement undertakes the role of the border patrol, the result can be ugly. Agueda Dominguez knows how nasty this can get. On February 1, 2009, Agueda Dominguez, a Salvadoran immigrant who has lived here legally for eleven years […]
Truth In Immigration? Can we get it?
It seems like there is precious little truth in immigration. So a website with that name tried to provide it at one time. For reaching for that goal, it is worth bringing back after its untimely demise. It will be […]