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An illegal immigrant, also known as an undocumented immigrant, is a person who is living in a country without legal authorization.
This term is not entirely appropriate or accurate, because people are not “illegal”; they are undocumented and the act of being in a country without legal authorization is what is illegal. This distinction is vital because the word “illegal” can lead to racism and otherism, which leads to violence and misunderstanding.
Being without documentation can happen for a variety of reasons, such as entering the country without proper documentation, overstaying a visa, or violating the terms of their visa.
Illegal immigration (an act; not a person) is a complex and often contentious issue, and different countries have different laws and policies in place to address it. Some people believe that illegal immigration can have negative effects on a country, including taking jobs away from citizens, increasing crime, and placing a strain on public resources. Others believe that it can be beneficial, providing a source of cheap labor and contributing to the diversity and vibrancy of a society.
A 15-year-old Mexican boy driving a sedan packed with seven undocumented immigrants led Texas police on a high-speed chase before all the suspects got out of the car and made a run for freedom, authorities said. Dashcam footage released by authorities on Saturday showed the dramatic pursuit, which ended on a dirt road less than…
According to the United Nations Global Report on Trafficking in Persons for 2022, the number of people detected as trafficked dropped by 11 percent last year. While this is the first decline in 20 years, one of the report’s authors said it isn’t necessarily a cause for celebration. “We have not really seen a decrease…
Brian Morris, a special agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, appealed to community members to watch for signs of human trafficking, which he explained is not what many people think, at an informational meeting Tuesday at the Bruin Bridge school in Wellsburg. WELLSBURG — A federal agent speaking in Brooke County on Tuesday…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced this week that it has deported a number of illegal immigrants wanted in their home countries for crimes including homicide and human trafficking. ICE said its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in El Paso had deported two illegal immigrant fugitives wanted in El Salvador for homicide and for human…
octubre 27 2022, 7:37 am Photo: La Patilla The countries that a Venezuelan must go through to achieve the “American dream” are Colombia, Panamá, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and México, a longing that fell apart on October 12th, after the Department of Homeland Security United States announced the expansion of Title 42, applied during…
Tory backbench MPs have urged the government to get on top of spiralling illegal immigration and open up safe legal routes to deter people from handing over cash to human traffickers. Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s plan to break smuggling networks operating in northern France and stop the constant stream of small boats travelling across the…
856 migrants have died at US southern border in 2022, breaking record: CBP Two people were arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with a human trafficking case that began in Cuba, according to authorities. Amet Ramon Maqueira de la Cal and Rosalia Leonard Garcia were arrested on multiple charges, including human trafficking and false imprisonment….
Former President Peter Mutharika’s step son Tadikira Mafubza is facing human trafficking charges after the police charged him on Thursday, his lawyer has said. Mafubza was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of 30 Ethiopian immigrants whose bodies were found in a forest in Mzimba some weeks ago. Mafubza’s lawyer Gilbert Khonyongwa said…
Crackdowns on human trafficking involving job scams in Preah Sihanouk province are proving to be so successful that criminal syndicates are forced to move out and find new provinces to relocate. Of late, Pursat province has come into the spotlight with Interior Minister Sar Kheng expressing his concern that it is becoming a new hotspot…
In the backstreets of Albania’s capital, Tirana, there is a little less light and less hope. The alleyways we navigate are home to some of the poorest people. Here Inglita Vera lives with her children and extended family. The house consists of two small rooms where they cook, eat and sleep. She points to an…
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