Many Louisiana families include one or more immigrants currently facing possible deportation. Some may have already been forced to say goodbye to family members who were deported following criminal convictionsin the United States. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil...
Month: April 2018
Activists call foul play in immigration detention dispute
Many immigrant advocates in Louisiana and throughout the nation are speaking out regarding a recent situation that they say is evidence that the U.S. government is unfairly targeting certain groups of people for possible deportation. One man, who happens to be news...
Avoid asylum process obstacles in Louisiana
Not every Louisiana resident was born and raised in this state. Some arrived here from other states, seeking employment or wanting to purchase new homes. There are also many immigrants here, many of whom crossed United States borders as asylum seekers. If you have...
When immigration policies clash with our sense of justice
To be a so-called "Dreamer" is to be an undocumented immigrant who grew up in the United States after entering the United States illegally as a child. These cases happen when parents come into the United States without the proper documentation to enter legally with...
Change in immigration detention policy angers advocates
Immigrant advocates in Louisiana may be among others in the nation who recently expressed anger and frustration over the new ICE policies. The immigration detention situation has brought many immigrant advocates forward to say they believe recent changes are unfair to...