Posts Tagged ‘deportation’
Executive Orders and Immigration: What the President’s Speech Means for Your Family
On November 20, President Obama addressed the country in a 15 minute speech centered on immigration reform. He called for Congress to pass a bill that will overhaul our immigration system – but he does not plan on waiting for that bill to come to light. Instead, President Obama will issue an Executive Order that…
Read MoreDrugs Charges and Immigrants
When an immigrant non-citizen or citizen is charged with a drug offense, law enforcement typically has already prepared its case. An arrest will be made or sometimes law enforcement will issue a citation that requires an individual to come to court. It is not uncommon for federal immigration authorities to place a “hold” on an…
Read MoreWhat are the DUI Consequences for Immigrants in Tennessee?
It is obvious that drunk driving carries serious consequences for anyone arrested for DUI in Tennessee, but for non-citizens the consequences can be even more severe. Getting convicted of a DUI can change your life forever, because there are a number of consequences. However, non-citizens can, depending on the circumstances and severity of the crime,…
Read MoreBieber May Be Safe From Deportation, But Not All Celebrities Are
A few months ago, Canadian singer Justin Bieber found himself in a bit of hot water after US Customs and Border Patrol detained him and searched his plane, citing the smell of marijuana. As it turns out, they didn’t find any, so The Beebs is safe – for now. Given his growing propensity for some…
Read MoreFacing the loss of your family? Give Pope Francis a call
You don’t have to be Catholic to believe in miracles, and on Friday the world may have witnessed one. Jersey Vargas of California went to the Vatican and met with Pope Francis, where she pled for His Holiness’s help in protecting her father from deportation. And it worked. Well, sort of. Mario Vargas, Jersey’s father,…
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