Category Archives: prosecuting illegal aliens

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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Policy of prosecuting illegal aliens with no substantial criminal records is “a huge waste of resources”

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Mike Baker

Pushback over border bustsTexas judge tells prosecutors to keep illegal entry cases out of court. by Marcia Coyle: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202444704175 March 1, 2010 After warning federal prosecutors for two years, Judge Sam Sparks was fed up with the parade of nonviolent … Continue reading →

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