3 Apr
by Foster, on News
By Josh Hicks The Obama administration in recent months has rolled out a new but little-known program that allows Central American immigrants who reside legally in the United States to bring family members to the country. The new policy applies to children from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador who face harm from violence and other dangers. Admission […]
The president’s executive action immigration programs could mean $103 billion more in wages for those who qualify and a $230 billion increase in the nation’s gross domestic product in 10 years, according to a study issued Thursday by a group supportive of the programs. The Center for American Progress, a […]
By David Hench – Portland Press Herald A former state legislator pleaded guilty Monday to immigration fraud for his role in a scheme to allow women from Russia and Ukraine to stay in the U.S. illegally and for arranging a sham “green card” wedding. Adam Mack, 39, of Portland, faces […]
31 Mar
by Foster, on News
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department urged a federal appeals court Monday to reverse a hold a judge placed on President Barack Obama’s immigration executive action. The 69-page brief was filed with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ahead of arguments scheduled for next month. Lawyers for the federal […]
