On January 6th, 2012, President Obama proposed a change in immigration rules that would allow certain foreigners who are in the U.S. illegally to preprocess on an I-601 bar waiver. All of the other rules regarding immigration are exactly the same, except for this one change. There is no amnesty for illegals. No one is [...]
SPLC Law Suit over the Right to Marry in Alabama
The Southern Poverty Law Center just filed suit on behalf of couples in Alabama who are unable to marry because one of the couple is an illegal alien in the U.S. The complaint is that the Montgomery County Probate Office is unwilling to allow couples to marry if the couple cannot show lawful immigration status in the U.S.
The SPLC will very likely win this law suit. No State should be able to prevent couples from marrying unless it has a compelling State interest. Immigration status is a Federal, not State, interest.
Be Cautious When Speaking To an Immigration Officer – No Miranda Warning
When speaking to an immigration officer, immigrants must beware that what they say can and will be used against them in immigration proceedings. “Miranda” warnings are not given to foreign immigrants and visitors. Problems can come up at the border upon entry to the U.S., at an immigration interview, or when held in custody for [...]
