Health Law

Another (International) form of patient dumping of those who cannot afford care
New York Times story and slideshow on international patient dumping: Deborah Sontag, "Immigrants Facing Deportation by U.S. Hospitals," N.Y. Times, Aug. 3, 2008; slideshow here. -E...

Immigrants in deportation cases must get bond hearings
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that bond hearings must be granted to immigrants being held for prolonged periods in deportation cases, the ABA Journal reported (here). "We hold that the government may not detain a legal permanent resident...

Is there a moral distinction between trade and immigration
Why does the cause of trade not resonate with the same egalitarian and libertarian emotions as the cause of immigration? Churches shelter immigrants from deportation in the name of charity and justice...

Operation Scheduled Departure
For the next few weeks, ICE is cutting a deal with illegal immigrants who've already received deportation orders, but ignored them. So long as the illegal immigrants don't have criminal records, they can come to an ICE office and schedule...

SHOCKER: Self-deportation program for illegal immigrants doesn't work
Uh, yeah ... the feds have decided to cancel a program where illegal immigrants basically deported themselves. About eight people in five cities decided to take part. Hat Tip: Many thanks, JUNGLE JIM!

U.S. Steps Up Deportation of Immigrant Criminals; Courts Strained
Source: Crime and Justice News, February 27, 2008. "Immigration officials are increasingly scouring jails and courts nationwide and reviewing years-old criminal records to identify deportable immigrants, efforts that have contributed to a steep rise in deportations and strained the immigration court system, reports the Washington Post...

Military Veterans Benefits, Part 4
Where to get help

How to Stop Home Foreclosure
Bankruptcy can Stop Foreclosure

Australia
Reported $4.5 million settlement for wrongful deportation.

California Hospitals
Fined for Shoddy Care

Moody International Facing Unpaid Overtime Class-Action
Moody International Facing Unpaid Overtime Class-Action

Comcast
facing lawsuits from BitTorrent Throttling

Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Division of Immigration Health Services
allegedly drugged deported immigrants with sedatives.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
Facing Potential Class Action