Videos of Border Patrol abuse of power

This first video is of Pastor Steven Anderson of the Faithfull Word Baptist Church. On this video Border Patrol officials and Officials from the Department of Public Safety from Arizona break the windows of Pastor Anderson's vehicle and then taser him multiple times causing him injuries to his head. Video is graphic This other video is of Carlos Gonzalez, a Laredo man who shows how Border Patrol abuse their power. Mr. Gonzalez tells his story and what is happening in his community.

Austin Police Chief Slams Arizona-Style Immigration Law

By Nathan Bernier Austinites might have to wait longer for police to respond in an emergency if the Texas Legislature adopts a law similar to Arizona's controversial anti-illegal immigration measure, Austin Police Department chief Art Acevedo said today. "I'd rather spend my time responding to public safety threats than going after the day laborer at the Home Depot," Acevedo said in a media conference call hosted by the Law Enforcement Engagement Initiative. Acevedo said div...

Appleseed Report Details How Noncompliance With U.S. Law Is Placing Mexican Children in Detention at Risk

By Keith Rushing WASHINGTON, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Appleseed and Mexico Appleseed release a groundbreaking report that identifies substantial noncompliance with federal law regarding the treatment of Mexican children who are detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border when unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. The report, "Children at the Border: The Screening, Protection and Repatriation of Unaccompanied Mexican Minors," produced by Appleseed and Mexico ...

Lawmakers Seek Extension of National Guard Border Security Operation

By Mickey McCarter Ten Republican lawmakers wrote to President Barack Obama Friday to request the extension of the National Guard's support mission along the US southwest border. At present, Operation Phalanx, the Guard's border security mission, will end in June when its funding runs out. About 1,200 National Guard troops support US Border Patrol by spotting border intrusions and providing technical support under the operation. "As you are well aware, the National Guard is servin...

Leggett says he plans to fight feds over illegal-immigration program

By Hayley Peterson County exec says he will explore legal options over Secure Communities Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett says he would pursue legal action against the Obama administration if the federal government forces Montgomery to implement a deportation program for violent illegal immigrants. The federal government is requiring all local jurisdictions to comply with the Secure Communities program by 2013, with Montgomery joining as soon as September, according to the ...

A Few Other Connecticut Politicians Speak Out For Mariano Cardoso

By Gregory B. Hladky Things are looking brighter for Mariano Cardoso Jr., the 23-year-old Connecticut college student being threatened with deportation by federal immigration agents just weeks before he’s due to get his engineering degree. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy went public with a letter to U.S. Homeland Security officials, pleading with them not to enforce the deportation order against Cardoso, who has been in this country since his parents brought him across the border from Mexico when ...