illegal immigrants

The recent arrest of a popular woman who happens to be an illegal immigrant has some North Carolina doctors concerned.

The woman's immigration status apparently was turned over to authorities after she received medical care.

Doctors worry that illegal immigrants will be afraid to seek care, which might lead to public health problems.

San Francisco prides itself on being a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. City officials do not cooperate with federal immigration officials.

But the policy is under fire after revelations that city officials have shielded illegal immigrant juvenile felons from federal immigration authorities.

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Beginning July 1, it will be a felony punishable by up to five years in prison to use false documents to work in the state.

The new law is targeted at illegal immigrants. But undocumented workers say no one had a problem with them working in the state to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.

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That’s right. It’s not needed and never has been

Folks, this will be sold as “don’t let illegal immigrants vote”, but that’s not the goal. Republicans are pushing it so fewer people will get to vote.

The battle over voting rights will expand this week as lawmakers in Missouri are expected to support a proposed constitutional amendment to enable election officials to require proof of citizenship from anyone registering to vote.

A survey by the Inter-American Development Bank shows the percentage of Hispanic immigrants sending money to their home countries in Latin America is down dramatically in just two years.

The report cites the U.S. economic slowdown and a tougher line on illegal immigrants.

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For thousands of illegal immigrants from Central America, the long journey to the United States starts on the groaning back of a freight train they call 'The Beast.'