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The issue of immigration is a hotly debated issue at the federal, state and local level. Some feel immigrants from other countries take jobs and resources away from natural born citizens, while others believe our country our country was founded and populated by people seeking a better life away from persecution. At the heart of the debate is the issue of "illegal" immigrants, who enter the United States unknown to officials and remain in the country undocumented.
The issue of immigration is a hotly debated issue at the federal, state and local level. Some feel immigrants from other countries take jobs and resources away from natural born citizens, while others believe our country our country was founded and populated by people seeking a better life away from persecution. At the heart of the debate is the issue of "illegal" immigrants, who enter the United States unknown to officials and remain in the country undocumented.
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Valley Police Beat: 13 illegal immigrants arrested; fake UPS truck used for smuggling
NILAND — Thirteen Mexican nationals suspected of being in the country illegally were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents here after agents pulled over what was later determined to be a fake United Parcel Service delivery van. A 21-year-old...Tags: Theft, Euclid, Illegal Immigrants, Highway Transportation, UPS Inc.
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Border Angels to hold fundraiser
Staff WriterThe Border Angels will visit Holtville today for a dinner dance fundraiser set to help the association’s efforts to improve immigration policy and immigrants’ rights. “We are all volunteers and we need help,” said Enrique...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Washington, DC
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Border Angels Bash draws awareness
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterHOLTVILLE – People had a good time while raising money for humane immigration reform during the inaugural Border Angels Baja Bugs Bash on Saturday night at the Silverado Ranch in Holtville. Bands played live music while guests danced or enjoyed...Tags: Entertainment, Politics, Music, Human Rights, Washington, DC
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Calexico couple celebrate 70 years of marriage
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Immigration officials arrested one person here as part of Project Nefarious which resulted in the arrests of 637 gang members nationwide. The operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security...Tags: Organized Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Police Arrests, Gang Activity
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Our View: Immigration numbers down, but is that a good thing?
Why is illegal immigration still an issue? That was a question posed by a Washington Post writer this week. To many in the interior of the country, on the coasts and in the north — anywhere away from the border and not entrenched in agriculture...Tags: Politics, The Washington Post, Mexico, Migration
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Voice: Who are these we?
CalexicoSome are saying that, “If President Obama is re-elected, we will lose our country. We must get our country back.” Exactly who are these we? Some are saying that, “Barak Hussein Obama has declared war on Christianity. It’s God that...Tags: Viagra (drug), Politics, Elections, White House, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Diahna Garcia-Ruiz: Heber's Heroine
It all began in Heber with a boy’s muddy pair of shoes. The first emotion was anger, which in turn ignited a passion that has led to sidewalks, a new school, funding for the local chess teams and ever-expanding dreams for a better community. Along...
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Resident worker permit bill takes step forward
Staff WriterA bill that would provide employers in the agricultural and service sectors a means for their unauthorized work force to work legally in California passed its first policy hurdle on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 1544, also known as the Agricultural Jobs &...Tags: Science and Technology, Career and Workplace, Employment, Agricultural Research and Technology, Labor Legislation
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Study: Immigration wave crashing to a stop
Staff WriterMexican citizen Gerardo Cano, 54, has crossed into the United States eight times in his life for work but said he won’t be crossing back anymore. “There’s no work there, and California is in a crisis. It’s hard to find work. When I...Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Politics, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Extradition, Bloomberg L.P.
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Valley Police Beat: Garage fire
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterEL CENTRO - No injuries were reported when a garage of a residence in the 2100 block of Ross Avenue caught fire Tuesday morning. The incident was reported at 10:30 a.m. and the cause is undetermined, said Battalion Chief Timothy Reel. “The fire...Tags: Rentals, Illegal Immigrants
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Voice: Consider the immigrants who die crossing into U.S.
Calexico ResidentImmigration problems have been one of the major topics around the United States for a long time, and it is one of the topics concerning the Imperial Valley Press at the moment. We do not really know what these problems will be in the future. Personally...Tags: Politics, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Migration
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Valley Police Beat: Holtville man arrested for alleged smuggling at Port of Entry
Staff WriterCALEXICO - A Holtville man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling after U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionOfficers at the downtown Port of Entry uncovered $330,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside his vehicle. A...Tags: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, Crime, Law and Justice, Shootings, Crimes
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