The Journalism of Everything: A Deep Dive Into Curiosity-Driven Reporting
Welcome to our in-depth look at The Journalism of Everything, the bi-weekly podcast hosted by freelance journalist Darisse Smith. If you’re passionate about unraveling mysteries that go beyond what a quick online search can reveal, this podcast might just be your next favorite listen. Uncovering the Unusual In every episode, Darisse Smith takes a deep […]
ICE didn’t show warrant to detain 12 at Liberty restaurant, manager says. Was one needed? (source: The Kansas City Star)
Federal immigration agents detained 12 employees at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, without presenting a search warrant, according to the restaurant’s manager, Yadira De La Torre. The report explores whether a warrant was legally required for the operation and how federal authorities can enter private business areas with or without consent. Read More
ICE did not notify local law enforcement before detaining Liberty restaurant workers (source: The Kansas City Star)
Federal immigration agents at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, conducted an operation without notifying local law enforcement beforehand. The incident involved the detention of at least 12 employees and the seizure of employment documents, as agents claimed they were searching for a suspected child sex offender and verifying worksite compliance. Local authorities and […]
Approached about your immigration status? Know your rights. (source: KCTV5)
Facing questions about your immigration status? A recent incident at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, highlights the importance of knowing your Constitutional rights during encounters with Homeland Security agents. The report details how agents conducted a worksite enforcement check that led to the removal of employees and outlines practical do’s and don’ts for […]
Do Kansas, Missouri residents have to answer questions from ICE? We asked an expert (source: The Kansas City Star)
New concerns are emerging for Kansas and Missouri residents amid heightened ICE activity following a recent raid at a local Mexican restaurant and new executive orders targeting illegal immigration. In this detailed report, immigration expert Rekha Sharma-Crawford outlines what rights individuals have when encountering ICE agents, emphasizing that without a judicial warrant, you are not […]
Leavenworth considers prison cells for Trump’s mass deportation plan (source: KCUR.org)
Leavenworth, Kansas, is at the center of a contentious proposal to repurpose a shuttered federal prison into a detention center for up to 1,000 immigrants. The move, spearheaded by private prison operator CoreCivic, is part of efforts to meet President Trump’s promise of mass deportations amid growing concerns over overcrowded ICE facilities and the treatment […]
Why immigration lawyers are worried about Trump 2.0 (source: The Times of India)
In his first week as the US president last time around in 2017, Donald Trump had unleashed chaos and fear by signing orders that temporarily suspended the refugee programme and reduced their intake, denied visas to citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries, and halted the entry of asylum seekers from Syria. On January 20, the […]
Johnson Country Bar Association
Dated Nov 18, 2021 Congratulations to Rekha Sharma-Crawford recipient of the 2021 Advocate Attorney Award. This award recognizes significant contribution to the public interest by trying or setting an important precedent-setting case or distinguishing themselves as an advocate in the courtroom or on appeal.
AILA Presents Rekha Sharma-Crawford with the 2021 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award
AILA Doc. No. 21052632 | Dated May 26, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recognizes Rekha Sharma-Crawford, of Kansas City, MO, with the 2021 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law. Rekha Sharma-Crawford‘s fiery advocacy for immigrant’s rights and devotion to the rule of law has […]
DHS Must Protect Immigrant Children Seeking Protection—Not Deport Them
We have all heard the saying, “Pick on someone your own size”—but for the immigration system, this idea seems to have been lost as they repeatedly target children. We saw the horrors of the detention and separation of children at the border over the last few years. And with a change in administration, we hoped that […]