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Immigration on the High Plains
Immigration on the High Plains
Education theme at relaxed Seliger town hall Amarillo, Texas (2009-08-27) Texas State Senator Kel Seliger conducted a town hall meeting in Amarillo on Aug. 26. About 60 attendees discussed education, immigration, coal-fired power plants and electrical transmission lines.
Texas to target human trafficking Amarillo, Texas (2008-12-16) Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and other state officials are leading an initiative to improve education and enforcement around human trafficking, a pattern of criminal practices that often victimizes women and children.
Texas bill to challenge citizenship law Amarillo, Texas (2008-12-01) When the Texas Legislature re-convenes in January, one of the bills before lawmakers would deny citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are here illegally.
Inhofe, Rice on immigration Guymon, Okla. (2008-10-28) Both incumbent Republican Jim Inhofe and Democratic challenger Andrew Rice plan on addressing immigration as members of the United States Senate. However, Inhofe favors issue-specific bills over comprehensive packages.
Diverse business on one Garden City street Garden City, Kan. (2008-10-24) One Garden City resident has watched 8th Street change for more than 50 years. Most recently he has seen more Hispanic businesses open shop.
Oklahoma congressional candidates on immigration Guymon, Okla. (2008-09-22) Oklahoma Third U.S. Congressional District incumbent Frank Lucas and challenger Frankie Robbins share their views on immigration reform.
Immigration in Garden City Garden City, Kan. (2008-09-19) Immigration is a major issue in political platforms this fall. Changes to the current system would greatly affect cities like Garden City, KS, which has a sizable immigrant population and workforce.
Texas legislators expect immigration proposals Amarillo, Texas (2008-09-17) While Texas lawmakers took a break in 2008, their counterparts in other states passed controversial laws designed to discourage illegal immigration. Sen. Kel Seliger and Rep. David Swinford, both favored to win re-election, expect similar bills in the 2009 session.
Somalis follow jobs to Texas Panhandle Amarillo, Texas (2008-09-02) Refugees from Somalia and elsewhere in East Africa are among those coming to the Texas Panhandle to work in the meatpacking industry.
Swift plaintiffs await class-action status ruling Amarillo, Texas (2008-08-19) A year and a half after filing, a lawsuit alleging illegal hiring practices at the JBS Swift facility in the Texas Panhandle remains in court.
Burmese in Texas remember past, look to future Amarillo, Texas (2008-08-12) The Burmese community in the Texas panhandle has increased, as continued troubles force many to seek asylum in the U.S. Most come to the High Plains to work in the meatpacking industry.
Kansas House to hear immigration proposals Garden City, Kan. (2008-01-15) Both Republicans and Democrats to introduce measures to crack down on employers of illegal workers.
Swift workers' lawsuit against government alleges misconduct Amarillo, Texas (2008-01-08) A lawsuit claims that federal officers violated the rights of United States citizens during the raid at the Swift meatpacking plant in Cactus, Texas.
On anniversary of Cactus raid, accusations that Swift knowingly hired illegal workers Amarillo, Texas (2007-12-18) The federal action that resulted in 53 Texas workers being sentenced for identity fraud has led to lawsuits, including one against Swift alleging that the company knowingly hired illegal workers to depress wages.
As Oklahoma Panhandle struggles with immigration, new law effect unclear Guymon, Okla. (2007-12-11) In the Oklahoma Panhandle, the part of the state most affected by immigration patterns, the new laws targeting immigration seem to have had a greater impact on public discourse than on law enforcement.