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Chicago Mayor Cracks Down on Notarios During National Consumer Protection Week
(843 KB - 3/13/2013)
Press release from the Office of the Mayor of Chicago on the results of a “notario sting” where undercover investigators revealed scammers charging exorbitant prices, providing unauthorized legal advice and promising impossible outcomes. AILA Doc. No. 13031348.
Michigan Reverses Decision, Will Grant Drivers Licenses to DACA Recipients
(546 KB - 2/4/2013)
Michigan Department of State press release announcing Michigan will issue driver’s licenses and ID cards to DACA recipients following the release of updated USCIS FAQs specifying that DACA recipients are lawfully present. AILA Doc. No. 13020452.
Iowa Reverses Decision and Will Begin Granting Drivers Licenses to DACA Recipients
(722 KB - 1/24/2013)
The Iowa Department of Transportation released a press release announcing that the state had determined it can now issue driver's licenses or non-operator identification (ID) cards to persons granted DACA based on changed guidance issued by the USCIS. AILA Doc. No. 13012452.
Iowa Denies Drivers Licenses and ID cards to DACA recipients
(779 KB - 12/28/2012)
The Iowa Department of Transportation released a press release announcing that the state would not issue driver's licenses or non-operator identification (ID) cards to persons granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status. AILA Doc. No. 12122845.
CLE News – Disciplinary Charges Filed
(460 KB - 10/9/2012)
Announcement on California State Bar filing disciplinary charges against three attorneys for falsifying their MCLE reports, which may result in actual suspension or disbarment since it involves charges involving moral turpitude according to the state’s MCLE requirements.
Texas Attorney General Charges Group with Providing Unauthorized Legal Services
(1078 KB - 7/25/2012)
Press release from Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charging an Austin-based group of defendants with defrauding their clients by providing unauthorized legal advice, document preparation and other services in violation of the Texas Deceptive Practices Act (DTPA). AILA Doc. No. 12072551.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer responds to the Supreme Court’s decision on four provisions of SB 1070.
(746 KB - 6/25/2012)
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer responds to the Supreme Court’s decision on four provisions of SB 1070. AILA Doc. No. 12062550.
U.S. Attorney Announces Charges against Florida Man Accused of Falsely Representing Himself as an Immigration Attorney
(21 KB - 5/31/2011)
Southern District of Florida press release announcing that Levy Garcia Crespo of West Palm Beach was charged in federal court for allegations of making false statements in connection with purported immigration services. If convicted, Crespo could face five years in prison. AILA Doc. No. 11053162.
Five Arrested in Texas in Connection with Alleged H-2B Fraud Scheme
(97 KB - 5/16/2011)
Press release from the office of U.S. Attorney John E. Murphy of the Western District of Texas announcing the arrest of five individuals who were indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud and to encourage aliens to illegally enter and reside in the U.S. AILA Doc. No. 11051631.
Attorney General Cuomo Shuts Down Seven Companies for Fraudulent Legal Services to Immigrant Communities
(40 KB - 8/19/2010)
Announcement by NY Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo that he has shut down seven companies and sued two other organizations for providing fraudulent legal services to immigrants. AILA Doc. No. 10081964.
New York Attorney General Sues Two Immigration Services Organizations for Providing Fraudulent Legal Services
(34 KB - 1/26/2010)
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo sued two immigration services organizations for defrauding immigrants with false promises of citizenship, engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, and illegally charging exorbitant fees for services. AILA Doc. No. 10012667.
