Immigration Law

HAITIAN DEPORTATIONS HALTED
From Immigration and Customs Enforcement: STATEMENT BY DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY MATT CHANDLER ?Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary John Morton today halted all removals to Haiti for the time being in response to the devastation caused by yesterday?s earthquake...

Mexican/Haitian Refugee Inflow
In my own practice, I've noticed a marked increase in the number of Mexican and Haitian refugee claimants. A Toronto Sun article indicates almost 20,000 Mexican and Haitian refugee claims are pending determination by the Immigration and Refugee Board.

NAPOLITANO'S INITIAL STATEMENT ON HAITI DOESN'T ADDRESS TPS
Secretary of Homeland Security has just released the following statement on the Haitian earthquake (which, according to CNN, now is expected to have a death toll along the lines of the Asian tsunami): "The entire Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extends its sympathy for the devastation and loss of life in Haiti following last night's earthquake--a disaster that has called the world to action in response...

Corporate Charity and the Earthquake Coke Boy
Little Red Book looks into the Sichuan “Earthquake Coke Boy” story (original stuff with some translated Net comments courtesy of Chinasmack): Named ?Earthquake Coke Boy? by netizens, Xue Xiao became famous when after being rescued from the SiChuan earthquake, the first words he muttered through the pain was ?Uncle, please give me an ice cold Coke...

Prayers and Material Support for the People of Haiti
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti has imposed immeasurably greater suffering on a nation whose people's suffering was already immeasurable. Yesterday the Haitian-American writer Edwidge Danticat said that "it is unimaginable how the country will be able to recover from...

China Earthquake Donation Guide
Cn Reviews has the most comprehensive guide for donations to earthquake victims I have seen. (h/t to Black and White Cat) The post is entitled, "China Earthquake Donation Guide: 24+ ways to give," and it lists more than 24 charities involved with the China earthquake, along with descriptions and links...

Suspended and Fired
Town of Alton agrees to pay former police chief $10,000 wrongful termination settlement.