Olinger Law

Texas Leads Record Year For immigration Prosecutions

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50,000 immigration prosecutions in the first half of FY 2013 make this  a record year for bringing criminal charges against aliens who illegally enter  – or try to – and get caught.  Texas leads the way.   The Southern District (Houston) and the Western District (San Antonio) rank #1 and #2,  followed by Arizona, New… Read More »

USCIS Starts Customer Identity Verification

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Starting Monday, May 6, 2013, USCIS will take fingerprints and photographs at their local offices – “Customer Identity Verification (CIV)” – for individuals who come for an interview or to get immigration benefit evidence (e.g. temporary travel documents; temporary evidence of LPR status, such as stamps on passports or Forms I-94). USCIS advises that CIV’s purposes… Read More »

“Social Sharing” of Marijuana Not Deportation Worthy

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April 23, 2012 SUPREME COURT Decision:  A state  marijuana distribution conviction that does not involve remuneration, or involves only a small amount, is not an “aggravated felony”  under the Immigration and Nationality Act.  The 7-2 Supreme Court’s opinion was written by Justice Sotomayor.  Justice Alito joined Thomas’ dissent.   This decision overturns the contrary ruling… Read More »

Texas Driver’s License For Undocumented Immigrants

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It’s not a law…yet.  You can help make it one. Under proposed HB3206, undocumented immigrants living in Texas could be issued a special “Texas resident driver’s permit.”  And why not?  The Texas legislature’s bipartisan bill promotes public safety and fiscal responsibility.  It requires a driver’s test, background check, and fingerprints. “It will absolutely enhance safety.… Read More »

TEXAS’ SENATOR ELECT

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Policies hostile to a majority of Latinos and non-Latinos won’t broaden the base of any political party.  Ted Cruz, Texas’ Tea Party senator-elect, is out-of-touch on immigration.  

Blacks vs. Immigrants?

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Exploiting African-American men’s high unemployment rate, NumbersUSA – anti-immigration advocates – premiered an ad yesterday where a black man questions why “our leaders are going to admit another million immigrants…when 3 million black Americans can’t find work.” Which jobs are they talking about? Cleaning homes? Mowing lawns? Child care?