Free Talk Live - immigration

A quick note on states' rights

porcupous — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:01:46 +0000

The problem is always the consolidation of power into the hands of a relative few. This problem is not alleviated via a representative democracy as the current system in the US clearly demonstrates.

U.S. Agent Kills Young Mother of 5

ecigarettes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:57:27 +0000

In the wake of a dramatic increase in deaths at the hands of U.S border patrol agents, the Department of Homeland Security has agreed to launch a long-awaited investigation into the agency’s use of force. Since 2010, border agents have killed at least 18 people, including Valeria "Munique" Tachiquin, slain by a Border Patrol agent on September 28 in broad daylight several miles north of California’s border with Mexico. Tachiquin was a U.S. citizen and mother of five children. Her family is now brings a wrongful death lawsuit against the Border Patrol.

Immigrants protest 'illegal' label

mport1 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:51:01 +0000

As Ian always says, don't call them "illegal" immigrants.

Rome Alone

Crotale — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:59:07 +0000

An investigation has begun at Manchester airport after an 11-year-old boy boarded a flight to Rome without a passport, boarding card or ticket, by apparently tagging on to another family.

Immigrant woman loses son to "Americans"

libertas7213 — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:40:40 +0000

In a controversial case that involved the rights of illegal immigrants and their young children, a Guatemalan mother lost her effort today to get back the five-year old son who was taken away from her after her arrest on immigration charges and put up for adoption in Missouri despite her objections.

Historic wave of Mexican immigration at a standstill, report says

mport1 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:12:23 +0000

The number of Mexican migrants to the United States dropped significantly while the number of those returning home increased, bringing net migration from Mexico to a statistical standstill, according to a report published Monday.

Market demand for migrant labor overcomes apartheid in Ala.

willinNV — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:33:20 +0000

Alabama's war on migrant labor ineffective as producers hire people to fill jobs despite .govs attempt to break area farmers continue.

Az sheriff faces federal allegations of discrimination against Latinos

stuntmantdave — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:31:06 +0000

Arizona's Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, has engaged in systemic discrimination against Latinos with practices that violate federal law and the Constitution, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.

Rick Perry suggests US military role in Mexico drug war

losingfeeling — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:16:27 +0000

Texas Governor Rick Perry - who is seeking the Republican nomination for US president - has said he would consider sending American troops into Mexico to combat drug-related violence.