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New American
May 21, 2020
While the Left continues to claim the illegal immigrant population does not place a financial burden on the American taxpayers, the Seattle City Council passed a resolution this week asking Governor Jay Inslee to create a $100 million “relief fund” for illegal immigrants who were ineligible to receive a coronavirus relief check from the federal government.. .
New American
May 14, 2020
Yesterday’s account from the Associated Press about the “expulsion” of illegal-alien minors raises more questions than it answers, not least why a purportedly neutral news agency didn’t include a few examples of illegals who should be immediately “expelled.”. .
Judical Watch
May 11, 2020
There is no shortage of examples nationwide that confirm illegal immigrant sanctuary policies endanger communities and this month we have a case that should serve as the poster child. Not surprisingly, it comes out of California but even for a notorious sanctuary state it seems excessive. An illegal alien with a lengthy criminal history that includes convictions for felony sex with a minor and battery was released by San Francisco authorities six times despite his violent history that also includes a domestic violence arrest. . .
Consumers cautioned to buy pharmaceutical, medical, cleaning supplies only from legitimate, trusted sources
U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement
May 7, 2020
EL PASO, Texas – Criminal organizations continue to try to smuggle fraudulent, mislabeled, and unauthorized COVID-19 related products, such as purported anti-viral products, personal protective equipment (PPE), and test kits across the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border.
Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are collaborating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP), and other law enforcement partners, to seize this merchandise, investigate the schemes, and warn the public of the health and safety risks...
Daily Caller Foundation
May 6, 2020
• Mexican national Francisco Vasquez-Cruz was arrested on drug-trafficking charges by Oregon State Police on April 28 and booked into the Jackson County Jail.
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation that Vasquez-Cruz is in the United States illegally, and is considered an ICE fugitive after Jackson County authorities ignored its detainer request and released him into the public.
• Oregon is a sanctuary state that largely restricts how local and state law enforcement can cooperate with federal immigration authorities....
Oregon jail releases illegal aliens arrested in possession of illicit drugs, over immigration detain
U.S. Imigration and Customs Enforcement
May 6, 2020
PORTLAND - On Tuesday, April 28, an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 pickup, for multiple traffic violations, on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 39, according to an OSP press release.
The release states that the trooper observed signs of potential criminal behavior and a search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search the trooper located 19.7 pounds of methamphetamine and $16,660 cash.
The driver of the vehicle was Leonel Campos-Valdez (25), and the passenger was Francisco Vazquez-Cruz (24).
Leonel Campos-...
May 1, 2020
Border Patrol Chief Thoroughly Debunks AOC's Lies. In response to AOC, Chief Patrol Agent of the Tucson Sector, Roy Villarea, showed Americans what is REALLY happening at ICE facilities.
An Initiative Targeting Covid-19 Fraud
U.S. Customs and Enforcement
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 has brought much of the world to a halt, while social distancing and other preventive measures have become the new normal for society. The disease is currently affecting approximately 195 countries around the world. Despite the danger and uncertainty this global pandemic has caused, individuals and organizations around the world are attempting to take advantage of it for illicit financial gain. These illegal efforts not only compromise legitimate trade and financial systems, but threaten the integrity of the U.S. border, and endanger the safety and security...
