New “human smuggling” anti-immigration law takes effect
New legislation creates the crime of human smuggling and requiring officers to contact ICE if citizenship can't be verified.
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Baldwin County man files lawsuit against ICE’s construction site raids
A Baldwin County man, a natural-born U.S. citizen, filed a federal lawsuit alleging two construction site raids violated his Fourth Amendment rights.
Birmingham woman detained by ICE self-deports to Mexico
After a traffic stop led to ICE detention, a Birmingham woman agreed to leave the country due to a lack of medical care.
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See recent postsSen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason
Britt quickly proved to be a history maker, bringing home billions in investments and passing immigration enforcement legislation within months of her term.
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See recent postsWhy don’t they just come here legally?
We've welcomed millions of immigrants into this country and then confused everyone on what they're supposed to do next.
Defense questions charges of harboring illegal aliens against El Patron manager
Federal defender Cecilia Vaca questioned the evidence that Fernandez-Lopez played any role in the employment of nine undocumented immigrants.
Judge grants release of Campos-Reyes pending fraud trial
Tears were shed and hugs were shared Wednesday after a judge denied the U.S. Government's request to keep Cesar Campos-Reyes behind bars.
New complaints reveal added allegations in Mexican restaurant raid
Three complaints filed in federal court on Friday revealed further allegations associated with the operation and the criminal network.
Foley BBQ restaurant raided in connection with scheme to hire undocumented workers
Federal agents raided Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits in Foley, with an indictment unsealed alleging a scheme to hire undocumented workers across their restaurants.
Immigrant advocacy group says ICE raid a “false flag” to fill deportation quotas
Federal agents alleged drug trafficking, but advocates countered that the operation was a "false flag" to meet deportation demands.