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ADL - Codewords of Hate

September 2nd, 2008 | Category: Hate Groups | Leave a comment

September 2nd, 2008 | Category: Civil Rights | Leave a comment

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) produces a website called Truth in Immigration (http://www.truthinimmigration.org/) that refutes legal and factual inaccuracies about immigrants and Latinos.  The site contains postings, analysis of myths, weekly updates by email, links to organizations working to protect the rights of immigrants and more.

September 2nd, 2008 | Category: Civil Rights | Leave a comment

Hiring an attorney for your divorce process is not required by law, but legal representation is recommended in order to help to protect your rights.  The majority of people filing for divorce do not use an attorney.  Many courts provide forms and other information online.  This information can be extremely useful; however, the process can [...]

September 2nd, 2008 | Category: Divorce | Leave a comment

With US Senator Mel Martinez, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, Hazelton PA Lou Barletta and Archbishop of Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahoney:

September 2nd, 2008 | Category: Conferences | Comments Off

“287(g)” refers to Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act which was added by the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA).  This section authorizes the federal government to enter into an agreement (called a Memorandum of Understanding) with a state or local law enforcement agency designating certain officers as authorized to perform [...]

September 1st, 2008 | Category: 287(g) | Leave a comment

As of this posting, there are 62 MOU’s in place with approximately 840 officers trained.

State
MOA Name
Type
Signed

AL
AL State Police
TFO
9/10/2003

AL
Etowah County Sheriff’s Office
JEO
7/8/2008

AR
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
JEO/TFO
9/26/2007

AR
City of Springdale Police Department
TFO
9/26/2007

AR
Rogers Police Department
TFO
9/25/2007

AR
Washington County Sheriff’s Office AR
JEO/TFO
9/26/2007

AZ
AZ Department of Corrections
JEO
9/16/2005

AZ
AZ Department of Public Safety
TFO
4/15/2007

AZ
City of Phoenix Police Department
TFO
3/10/2008

AZ
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
JEO/TFO
2/7/2007

AZ
Pima County Sheriff’s Office
JEO/TFO
3/10/2008

AZ
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office
JEO/TFO
3/10/2008

AZ
Yavapai County [...]

September 1st, 2008 | Category: 287(g) | Leave a comment

Documents:
John McCain on Immigration Reform

September 1st, 2008 | Category: Immigration Reform | Leave a comment