Immigration

La Salle County Democrats to Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Event with Immigration Lawyer Sara Dady on March 5

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La Salle, IL – The local Democratic Party community in La Salle County has set a gathering for Wednesday, March 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be hosted at the La Salle VFW located at 2325 Donahue St. This event marks a significant opportunity for area residents to engage with party activities and discussions on important civic topics. The evening will feature Sara Dady, a distinguished immigration attorney from Rockford. Dady will lead a presentation titled “Know your rights,” aimed at educating attendees on various legal rights, particularly in the context of immigration. … Read more

Former U.S. Immigration Lawyer Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Exploiting Vulnerable Clients in Fraudulent Residency Scheme

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New York — A former U.S. immigration lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison after admitting to defrauding numerous clients through a deceptive scheme that exploited U.S. immigration law, federal authorities said. Amankwaa, 70, who is of Ghanaian descent, was sentenced on Feb. 26, 2025, to 70 months in federal custody for orchestrating a scheme that involved filing bogus claims under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These forms falsely accused family members of abuse to help clients improperly seek permanent residency status in the United States. U.S. District Judge … Read more

Rep. Gabe Evans Proposes Bold Reforms in Debut Legislation, Targeting Colorado’s Immigration Policies

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Washington, D.C. — In a bold move marking his legislative debut, U.S. Representative Gabe Evans has introduced a bill that targets the core of Colorado’s current immigration policies. This freshman congressman from Colorado is pushing for significant reforms that he believes will address fundamental flaws in how the state deals with immigration issues. The proposed legislation aims to overhaul various aspects of Colorado’s immigration laws, which have long been a topic of heated debate across the state and beyond. Evans’ bill seeks to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the legal processes involved in immigration, … Read more

Oklahoma Public Safety Commissioner to Address New Immigration Enforcement Collaboration with Homeland Security

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Tim Tipton, Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, is scheduled to engage directly with the public in a dialogue concerning Oklahoma’s recent collaboration with the federal government on immigration enforcement. This public session, slated for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the DPS headquarters, marks a significant moment as it is the first such interaction following the state’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The newly inked deal allows Oklahoma state officers who have received specific training to join forces with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. … Read more