The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 172
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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August 25, 2022
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Facts about Immigration Detention: Workings and Endings BY LINDA NWOKE
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istory records show that over a century ago, United States Congress passed the first law that mandated the detention of any person not entitled to admission into the country. As far back as that time, immigration officers could use their discretion to determine those they would release or immigrants held on bond. It all started at Ellis Island, used during the Second World War as a permanent facility to hold foreign nationals. Although the facility has evolved into an immigration museum, the principle and process have remained the same.
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How Immigration Detention Works The idea behind immigration detention is that foreigners are denied liberty based on migration-related reasons, enforced by immigration authorities, who have been authorized to detain non-citizens on migration grounds. The enforcement is based on civil rather than criminal law, carried out on administrative grounds rather than law enforcement based on criminal charges. However, immigration issues can also become criminal charges enforced by the police and criminal courts. Presently, the United States has one of the largest systems of detention facilities continued on page 14
Urgent Immigration Measures Rest with the Senate After August Recess ....16
Immigrant Advocates Praise ‘Project Open Arms’ ....12
DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA ....2
Marriage Fraud Consequences, the Stokes Interview & Legal Advice BY JANET HOWARD
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re you having thoughts about a fake ("sham") marriage as a way of getting a Green card (U.S. lawful permanent residence)? Please be aware that your fraudulent marriage plan is illegal. Marriage fraud is a crime, regardless of the circumstances under which you sought to "help" an unlawful immigrant circumvents legal immigration channels or if
you took part in a sham marriage for money. Many immigrants enter into sham marriages, aware that doing so is illegal. In these cases, the undocumented immigrant may get "help" from a U.S. citizen friend or even pay money to a U.S. citizen for the marriage. However, many immigrants, unfortunately, enter into sham marriages without being cognizant of the potential consequences. continued on page 12
5 Signs of Relationship Infidelity ....21
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Importance of a Living Trust & Getting Your Documents Together ....19
Ready, Set, Go! Back to School Special Insert ....7