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03 Jun 2010 20:41

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Politics: Well, it’s a start: Obama and Jan Brewer talk immigration

  • What Jan wants Brewer, who is up for reelection, is stressing strong immigration reform. “I want the border secured first. … [Back in 1996] amnesty was bestowed upon people but we never secured the borders.” She also claims an unsecure border is leading to higher crime – a claim not supported by statistics, by the way.
  • What Obama offered Despite this, the only promise the president gave her was that they would talk more. That’s a good starting point, though. “I am encouraged that there is going to be much better dialogue between the federal government and the state of Arizona now,” she said after their Oval Office meeting today. source
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28 May 2010 18:47

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Politics: Oh boy: Rand Paul wants to punish illegal immigrants’ children

  • DUDE. Do you not remember what happened last week? Despite, well, the 14th Amendment, Paul thinks that denying citizenship to children of illegal immigrants is a good thing. “We shouldn’t provide an easy route to citizenship,” he said. “We’re the only country that I know that allows people to come in illegally, have a baby, and then that baby becomes a citizen. And I think that should stop.” It’s an amendment man, AN AMENDMENT. He’s already said things offensive towards blacks and latinos. Who’s next? source
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25 May 2010 10:31

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U.S.: Immigration officials more proactive about nailing businesses

Man in center: “Hahahaha, yeah man, but seriously, do you have papers? I just got charged with a bunch of felonies for using illegal immigrants.” source
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17 May 2010 21:50

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U.S.: Arizona asks illegal immigrants for ID. Trenton, NJ gives them IDs

If illegal immigrants can make it all the way from Mexico to Trenton, N.J. and back to Arizona, there’s a good chance this ID won’t do anything for them. source
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15 Jan 2010 22:16

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U.S., World: Haitians illegally in the U.S. can stay here for a little while

  • 18 months of buffer room granted for Haitians by Obama source
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11 Dec 2009 15:06

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U.S.: In California, a bunch of immigrants arrested for criminal records

  • 286 immigrants with criminal records were rounded up today in California
  • 80% of those arrested had prior convictions for serious or violent crimes
  • 30 were convicted sex offenders, some with crimes against children source
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04 Sep 2009 11:18

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Biz: American Apparel just had to lay off a bunch of illegal immigrants

  • 1,500 factory workers were found to be illegal immigrants source
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05 Aug 2009 10:52

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U.S.: Florida police arrest deputy for allegedly sexually abusing immigrants

  • I can’t think of a worse betrayal of public trust. The fact is, he preyed on one of our most vulnerable communities.
  • Broward, Fla. Sheriff Al Lamberti • Discussing the charges against top deputy Jonathan Bleiweiss, an award-winning officer who allegedly preyed on illegal immigrants, sexually assaulting them. Bleiweiss, who is openly gay, previously was seen as a model police officer and has been the subject of newspaper articles praising his pioneering status in the community. • source
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30 Jul 2009 21:00

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U.S.: On ice in Arizona: A refrigerated truck full of illegal immigrants

  • 97 migrants stayed in the truck, played it cool when they were caught source
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07 Jun 2009 22:56

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U.S.: A car LOADED with illegal immigrants crashes; many die

  • 22 undocumented immigrants were crammed into an SUV driving in Arizona source
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