In Florida and elsewhere throughout the country, many immigrants reside in detention centers. County jails are often used for such purposes. Being a detainee in an immigration detention center does not mean that a person has no rights. Numerous women have recently...
U.s. Immigration Law
Are black immigrants at risk in Florida?
In the past five years, an immigration hotline has reportedly received more than 15,000 calls regarding patterns of racism and abuse in the U.S. immigration detention system. Immigrant advocate groups analyzed recorded phone calls, noting keywords, such as ''medical...
400 immigrant detainees claim retaliation threats
In Florida and throughout the country, immigration detention centers are filled to capacity. Some detainees are seeking asylum and are waiting for their cases to be processed. Others were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. At...
Man says immigration guards gave wrong medication
Many Florida families are currently navigating the legal system regarding issues related to travel visas, Stokes interviews or other issues. Some have family members who are currently being held in county jails. These jails are being used as immigration detention...
Immigration eligibility categories for green cards
Many immigrants settle in Florida with the goal of becoming a permanent resident of the United States. A green card enables the holder to live and work anywhere in the country. It also enables them to leave and re-enter the United States as long as they do not stay...
Florida asylum seekers may want to follow this topic
There is currently a raging battle going between immigrant advocates and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Advocates say that ICE has violated the civil rights of people who sought asylum in the United States, on the grounds that they fled their countries of...
Clothing may influence an immigration judge
Many Florida parents teach their children never to judge people by appearance. However, most people would agree that visual factors have an impact on the impression one person has of another, especially in professional settings. For instance, in a courtroom, a judge’s...
Immigration detainees could be set free
A federal court has handed down a ruling that may potentially affect close to 100 immigrants in two counties in another state. In Florida and other states, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) often enters contracts with county jail systems to detain...
Man says ICE deported him for revenge
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) cannot abuse its authority when addressing issues concerning a person’s legal status in the United States. There are numerous, valid reasons that a particular person who has emigrated from another country to Florida...
Are you ineligible for a visa?
Whether traveling to the United States for work, school or to join family, the process can be both costly and time consuming. The process is often worth it to secure a visa, though. Unfortunately, learning that you are ineligible for a visa after months of waiting can...