After Losing Freedom, Some Immigrants Face Loss of Custody of Their Children
Crackdowns against illegal immigrants across the U.S. are thrusting local courts into transnational custody battles, leaving thousands of children in limbo. nytimes.com |
Borderlands
A novel of drugs, desperation and illegal immigration, set in the New Mexico-Arizona-Mexico borderlands. nytimes.com |
Lawsuits Renew Questions on Immigrant Detention
The Obama administration has promised to improve treatment of detainees, but critics say that two lawsuits may have disturbing implications. nytimes.com |
Julia Gillard Australia's first female Prime Minister is from UK
This week has been a momentous week in Australian politics. Julia Gillard the former Deputy Prime Minister has become the first female Prime Minister. Julia Gillard is also the first Prime Minister born overseas since Billy Hughes, who served from 1915 to 1923. Kevin Rudd the former Prime Minister stepped down as Labor Party leader to avoid a leadership election that he would almost certainly lose.... workpermit.com |
Pope Says States Have Right to Defend Borders
States must treat migrants with dignity but have the right to regulate immigration and defend their borders, Pope Benedict XVI said on Tuesday. nytimes.com |