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Immigration attorneys urge online safety amid national rise in immigration scams
There has been a rise in what is known as immigration scams in the U.S., according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Nebraska is not immune.
Omaha father reunited with family after combined advocacy efforts
Calderon, a father of three, was held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in McCook, Nebraska for two months despite having never been convicted of a crime. He held back tears of joy as he and his family walked into the Omaha CIRA office on Friday, March 13 for a meeting with his attorney.
CIRA Legal experts strengthen Lexington relief efforts
Legal experts from the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) joined community-wide efforts to support neighbors affected by the Tyson Foods plant closure by hosting a live legal clinic.