Category Archives: Prosecutorial discretion

CRS on Prosecutorial Discretion in Immigration Enforcement: Legal Issues

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mike Baker

January 17, 2013- CRS Report for Congress – Prepared for Members and Committees of Congres PDF. By Kate M. Manuel-Legislative Attorney; Todd Garvey -Legislative Attorney Summary The term prosecutorial discretion is commonly used to describe the wide latitude that prosecutors … Continue reading →

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How to Fill Out Form I-821D | USCIS Begins Accepting Requests for Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Mike Baker

Aug. 15, 2012 WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin accepting requests, effective immediately, for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals. On June 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that certain … Continue reading →

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DHS Outlines Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Mike Baker

Do you qualify? Click here to see the Brochure; and here to see the Flowchart posted by USCIS on its website. USCIS provides a number of humanitarian programs and protection to assist individuals in need of shelter or aid from … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Janet Napolitano said eligible undocumented immigrants can apply for deferred deportation August 15, 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mike Baker

From Fronteras Desk: Secretary Napolitano testified before the House Judiciary Committee, mostly related to deferred deportation and temporary work permits for undocumented immigrants brought here as children. Unsurprisingly, Democrats praised Napolitano and Republicans were harshly critical. Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle … Continue reading →

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Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Mike Baker

Release Date: June 15, 2012 WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet … Continue reading →

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