The Coalition for a Working Oregon and the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce will hold a forum highlighting the economic impact of immigration laws on local businesses from 9-10 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 14, at the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce, 203 Riverside Dr., Klamath Falls, Ore. (directions): Jeff Stone with the Oregon Association of […]
Oregonian: No clapping for traps
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The Oregonian‘s Editorial Board makes a case for comprehensive immigration reform, as opposed to the approach Columbia County, Ore. voters took last week: Recognizing the reality (of 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States) would mean strengthening border security and employer sanctions, yes — and the Bush administration has begun that process. But […]
Obama and nurseries II
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Last week, the Daily Digger was the first news outlet to report on how the transition to President-elect Barack Obama may affect the nursery industry. But now, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) as well as the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.) have explored that same subject in greater detail. As was noted here, immigration reform, unionization, and […]
A split verdict in Columbia County (UPDATE)
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ORIGINALLY POSTED 2008.11.05 10:55 AM: The 2008 Election is over, and the post-election analysis has begun. That includes the presidential race as well as various down-ticket items, and in one of the latter, voters in Columbia County, Ore. have delivered a split verdict on two measures targeting undocumented workers. Measure 5-190 was approved with 57 […]
A ‘compliance nightmare’
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Employment law attorney Ron Guerra of the firm Jordan Schrader Ramis P.C. has issued his take on the latest proposed permutation of the No Match Rule, which was issued Oct. 23, 2008. He breaks it down in great detail, so if you are an employer affected by this rule, his analysis is well worth reading. […]
Spanish DMV tests down 90 percent
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When new Oregon rules aimed at blocking undocumented immigrants from getting driver’s licenses took effect last February, many observers wondered what the effect would be. And although it’s still not clear whether fewer such immigrants are driving, living or working in Oregon, one thing is clear. The state is giving far fewer driver’s license exams […]
Distinction without a difference?
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The latest coverage of the revised No Match Rule comes from the Capital Press (subscription may be required), in which critics of the new rule say there are no substantive differences from the old version, which is under injunction. The article, by Mitch Lies, points out there will be a hearing on the injunction Nov. […]
Where they stand on immigration
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Are you wondering where the presidential candidates and their parties stand on the issue of immigration? Do you know what they would do with regard to undocumented workers, or whether they are likely to support comprehensive reform? The Immigration Daily Web site presents an analysis of John McCain, Barack Obama and their respective views, records […]
No labor = no crops
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Up on the Olympic Peninsula, in the state of Washington, farmers are having trouble finding labor, according to an article in the Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles, Wash.). The area is home to a strong farming sector due to a sunny climate and fertile soil. But Border Patrol enforcement has increased, including the unusual step […]
No Match Rule saga fully explained
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According to immigration law attorney Greg Siskind, the federal government will NOT enforce the new version of the No Match Rule until a judge lifts an injunction against the rule. Initially, that wasn’t clear. Also according to Siskind: “One of the attorneys in the case contacted me last night and mentioned that the judge will […]