The federal government has stated that immigrants who have been convicted of violent crimes are targeted for deportation. However, Louisiana immigrants and their families may want to be aware that those who are charged with misdemeanors also seem to be at risk for...
Month: September 2018
Mother and daughters celebrate reunion during asylum process
Within the past year, many Louisiana immigrants have arrived at U.S. borders as part of caravans of people who were fleeing violence and other life-threatening situations in their countries of origin. A mother and several daughters who arrived at a border in another...
Parents of five now worried about immigration detention
A married couple who emigrated from Mexico to live in the United States some years ago are the parents of five children. Several of their children were born in the United States. In fact, the youngest child only recently made his entrance into the world in a situation...
Facing immigration detention problems in Louisiana?
If the U.S. government suspects you of unauthorized entry into the United States, it may take immediate action against you. Part of that action will likely involve taking you to an immigration detention facility in Louisiana or elsewhere. While your detention does not...
What you should know about being a Dreamer in America
You have lived in the United States for a long time, and you've maintained your Dreamer's status for years. Now, you want to renew it, but you're not sure if the government will allow it. Constant changes with immigration legislation make it hard to know what you can...
