Las Vegas 287(g) Program Draws Criticism as Undocumented Immigrants Detained for Minor Crimes Face Deportation
Strictly speaking, any individual who is in the United States without the benefit of a visa, permanent residence, or citizenship can be removed from the country. It is widely known that the United States has an estimated twelve million individuals who lack immigration authorization, but it is also generally understood that their presence (and work) [...]
Washoe County Nevada Joins Fingerprint Database to ID Criminal Illegal Aliens
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Department recently subscribed to a federal database that utilizes the fingerprints of convicted criminals to establish both criminal history and immigration status. Washoe County — which includes the cities of Reno and Sparks and also part of the Lake Tahoe area — became the first Nevada county to begin using the [...]
Criminal History Casts Long Shadow on Lawful Residents
There are just under 12,000 lawful permanent residents residing in Nevada, with about 9,500 of these Green Card holders living in the Las Vegas area. These immigrants have established legal residency in the United States, but their right to remain in the country is far more fragile than one would think. The New York Times‘ [...]
Zealous ICE Enforcement = Deportation of Aliens for Minor Crimes
As a New York Times editorial concisely argues, the current regime of ICE enforcement is misusing sensible laws for senseless purposes. The result is that thousands of non-citizen aliens with minor criminal offenses on their records — especially minor drug violations — are placed into removal proceedings and are then denied any legal recourse to [...]
Story of Chinese Permanent Resident Shows Dangers of Criminal History
The plight of a Chinese immigrant is a warning to any non-citizen who has had any run-ins with the law. Just as we advise our clients from Nevada and elsewhere to consult an immigration attorney before traveling, we also cannot emphasize enough the importance of understanding how your criminal history can affect your ability to [...]