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Sec rep to cover activities in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee,Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina     WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the appointment of Millie Herrera as her regional representative  n Florida,Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Herrera is based in Miami, Fla. “I am delighted to welcome Millie to the Labor Department team,” said Secretary Solis. “Her…

As Long as “Secure Communities” and 287(g) Jail-Based Programs Continue Unaddressed, Fear Will Continue to Undermine Community Policing   Link to this week’s Call Recording: http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/-/americasvoice/audio/287G%20022812.mp3 Washington, DC -- The Obama Administration’s announcement that it would phase out one component of its troubled 287(g) immigration enforcement program has been hailed by…

ICYMI: Oscar Nominees, Hollywood Director Highlight Immigration Reform on Hollywood’s Biggest Night George Clooney, Demián Bichir and Chris Weitz Advocate for Common Sense Immigration Reform at the Oscars   This past Sunday movie stars and a Hollywood director lifted up an important message for viewers as they celebrated the Oscars. …

Agency kicks off effort to ensure that immigration pathways for foreign entrepreneurs are clear and consistent, and better reflect today’s business realities. WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas hosted an Information Summit today at the NASA Research Park in Moffett Field, Calif., to launch the USCIS Entrepreneurs…