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September 03, 2009



Michael Barone: Changing Facts Mean Change for Immigration

Michael Barone says the reduction in the rate of illegal immigration over the past 2 years has a chance to become permanent, thanks to declining demographic pressure in Latin America as well as a dearth of low-skilled jobs due to the housing depression. "As one who has tended to support comprehensive bills, I think we might, at a time when high unemployment means we have less need for unskilled workers, have to consider moving away from family reunification and toward high skill levels in our criteria for legal immigration, as Canada and Australia already do."

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Kidnapping in Phoenix Tied to Smuggling

The Baker Law Firm has issued a release discussing the growing problem of kidnapping for ransom. "Without cooperation between Arizona police, federal officials and the victims and their families, kidnappings for ransom could become a way of life in Arizona and other states."

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Immigration Raids Often Start With Employee Tips

The Phoenix Business Journal notes that employees are the big source of tips on illegal hiring in Arizona. With the passage of a new law designed to combat illegal immigration in Arizona, employees are finding that they finally have an outlet to get enforcement action taken.

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New Jersey AG Warns Local Police on Immigration Enforcement

New Jersey Attorney General Ann Milgram sent warning letters to several counties using the 287(g) program, telling them "deputized officers can only ask about immigration status after they have arrested a person on suspicion of a serious crime or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol," according to news accounts.

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