July 31, 2009
Massive Fraud at Utah Law Firm - Over 5,000 Fake Visas Issued
The Alcala Law Firm of Utah faces numerous charges that it falsified work visa applications. In addition to helping businesses game the system to get workers, the firm also allegedly bilked immigrants seeking legal advice. The firm concentrated on fake H-2B temporary worker visas, filing at least 700 applications (more than one employee can be included on an application.)
Border Fences Help the Environment
A new study by the Center for Immigration Studies finds that border fences help, not hurt the environment. Environmental groups have criticized the fences for impeding the movement of jaguars and other migrating animals in Arizona. But the scores of tons of trash left in the Arizona desert along with the destruction of wildlife habitat along the Southwest border by illegal immigrants is more damaging than barriers to prevent illegal entry.