by admin | Jun 29, 2007 | Crime / Courts
A traffic stop of an employee of a real estate developer has led to questions about the legality of some of the workers on one of his projects. State, O’Fallon, and St. Charles County officials have told Hennessey Development they want to see company payroll...
by admin | Jun 28, 2007 | Politics / Govt
An overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws has been defeated in the Senate. Opponents blocked a move by supporters to cut off debate and force the bill to a vote. That failure dooms the bill, at least for now. Neither of Missouri’s US Senators favored...
by admin | Jun 27, 2007 | Politics / Govt
Missouri’s two United States senators say they oppose the immigration bill being debated in Washington, though one voted to bring the bill back for debate Senator Bond was one of 64 senators who voted to bring the immigration bill back to the Senate floor for...
by admin | Jun 19, 2007 | Crime / Courts
Four Kansas City roofing companies and nine men are charged with using illegal immigrants. The indictment says they gained an improper financial advantage over companies using legal workers. They’re charged with smuggling more than a dozen workers from Mexico...
by admin | Jun 12, 2007 | Politics / Govt
Opponents of the immigration reform bill that is in big trouble in Washington are digging in their heels and remaining firm in their opposition despite a visit to Capitol Hill from President Bush. UMKC Immigration Law Professor Kris Kobach, a former Counsel and Chief...