AltWeeklies Wire
Is a Draconian Law Forcing Innocent Men Out of the Country?new
Over the last 13 years, the federal government has deported more than 1 million immigrants following criminal convictions -- a number that has escalated dramatically in the last decade. But what if the men are innocent, and the law doesn't care?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Julia Harte |
11-10-2009 |
Immigration
Federal Secure Communities Program Changes the Reality for Philly's Undocumentednew
ICE says that Secure Communities targets those illegal immigrants guilty of committing serious crimes. But immigrant advocates say the program will thrust lower-level offenders and innocent people behind bars, and hinder police in their work with immigrant communities.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Daniel Schwartz |
08-25-2009 |
Immigration
The Huddled Masses? Remember?new
Why is the U.S. turning its back on local refugees?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jenna Portnoy |
06-30-2006 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Worked Overnew
Attending the rallies for immigrant rights cost these three men their jobs with American Cable Company.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
05-02-2006 |
Immigration
The Big Miedonew
Rumors of an immigration sweep crippled Philadelphia restaurants and scared local Mexicans into hiding.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
02-14-2006 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
