Immigration Enforcement Paradoxes: Politics, Legal Complexities, and Human Impact
Immigration enforcement is often portrayed as a straightforward process with clear rules and procedures. However, a deeper look into the realities of current U.S. practices reveals a web of paradoxes, political maneuvering, and profound human consequences. In this post, we break down the complexities behind the headlines and explore how enforcement practices, legal nuances, and […]
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 […]
Know Your Rights in Case of an ICE Raid / Conozca sus derechos en caso de una redada de ICE
Under the direction of President Trump’s Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly plans to direct immigration officers to arrest and detain undocumented individuals throughout the U.S. Under the administration’s executive orders, many undocumented individuals could be considered priorities for arrest and detention. There are already reports of increased arrests and activity by ICE. Individuals […]
Know Your Rights in Case of an ICE Raid in Your Home / Conozca sus derechos en caso de una redada de ICE en su casa
Numerous news outlets are reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the direction of the Obama Administration, plans to round up and swiftly deport adults and children, mainly from Central America, who were ordered deported any time after January 1, 2014, and who have remained in the U.S. ICE reportedly plans to start the […]
Judge Sends a Message With Withholding of Removal Ruling
Sharma-Crawford, a firm specializing in immigration law, recently won a significant victory in a pro bono withholding of removal case. When the judge granted our client’s withholding of removal, he also sent a message to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that it should protect its named witnesses in federal criminal cases. Immigration and Customs […]