Report shows border patrol agents receive incentives for arresting immigrants
NEW YORK-According to a report from Families for Freedom and New York University Law School, U.S. Border Patrol officers are getting cash bonuses, extra vacation time, and even gift cards to Home Depot as a reward for how many immigrants they arrest. The report also shows hundreds of arrests include Green Card Holders, and other...SOS changes stance on DACA program; decision hailed as major victory for young immigrants
DETROIT-Today Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced she would grant drivers’ licenses to young immigrants under Obama Administration reforms enacted last summer. Johnson has agreed per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that immigrants covered under the president’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2013 officially introduced
House Resolution 102, the "Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2013 was introduced by Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (L-R) Ahmed Amer, Rehab Amer, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, 49th District State Rep. Lee Gonzalez, and Hussein Amer pose after signing the Amer Act into law in Lansing in 2010.The Act, which...ADC national advisor reappointed to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
ADC Michigan extended its congratulations to Senior National Advisor and Regional Director Imad Hamad, who recently was reappointed to serve on the Michigan Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Hamad was originally appointed to the Committee in July of 2007. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) is part of...Justice Hathaway admits fraud, may go to jail
On Tuesday Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway pleaded guilty to bank fraud, and conducting a two-year scheme to defraud her bank of $600,000 owed on a Grosse Pointe Park home. The guilty plea comes only eight days after she resigned from her seat on the highest court in Michigan. Barbara McQuade, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern...Proposal to turn Belle Isle into state operated park off the table
DETROIT — A proposal to turn Belle Isle into a state operated park, and save the city millions of dollars annually in maintenance costs for the island is now off the table after the city council voted Tuesday to delay a vote on it. The proposal would allow the city to still have full ownership of the park, but the Michigan Department...Evangelical leaders praise momentum for immigration reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Senate leaders announced a bipartisan framework for immigration reform. President Obama on Tuesday set out similar proposals to guide the upcoming debate over a new immigration process, including an eventual road to citizenship. Having helped forge a new consensus on immigrants and immigration,...
Mixed reaction to McDonald’s non-halal lawsuit settlement
February 1st, 20130 DEARBORN — The class action lawsuit that went public last week against McDonald's corp. and Ford Rd McDonald's franchisee Finley's Management Company has drawn a mixed reaction from the community, with rumors and misinformation leading to even more speculation about the facts of the case. The lawsuit stems from Dearborn Heights...Israeli attack: A desperate bid to save failed campaign against Syria
Israel has conducted airstrikes in Syria based on "suspicions" of chemical weapon transfers, in a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international law, and in direct violation of Syria's sovereignty. The Guardian in its report titled, "Israel carries out air strike on Syria," claims:"Israeli warplanes have attacked a target close to...Dearborn Heights and all the HYPE
Everyone knows that Dearborn, Michigan is the center of Arab America. It contains the largest concentration of Arabs anywhere in America. Its main drag, Warren Avenue, is lined with stores, shops, restaurants, and cafes run, owned, and frequented by Arab Americans. Signs displayed in Arabic are the norm. It is home to the one and only...IRS kicks off 2013 tax season; some returns can be filed now
DETROIT — The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday opened the 2013 filing season by announcing a variety of enhanced products and services to help taxpayers prepare and file their tax returns by the April 15 deadline. New and expanded services for taxpayers this year include a redesigned IRS.gov web site that’s easier to navigate...
ACLU, unions file lawsuit against state’s right-to-work law
February 1st, 20130 LANSING – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and a coalition of labor unions asked a judge Thursday to strike down the recently passed right-to-work law because it was enacted while the public was locked out of the capitol in violation of the open meetings act, the First Amendment, and the Michigan Constitution. The case,...Children who lost parents seek financial donations
DEARBORN—Three children who all attend school here are in need of financial donations. Michael, Drako and Chastity lost their mother Nikki when she passed away from cancer before Christmas, and in January their father also lost his life to pulmonary embolism. The Cannizzaros are now living with their grandmother, who’s caring for...Dearborn family featured on CBS television program
DEARBORN — One local Arab American family here was featured on the 30-minute special, Support at Home, on CBS Detroit Saturday, Jan. 26. The television program focused on support for people with developmental, physical and intellectual disabilities. The Charara family of Dearborn appeared on CBS.The family at the...ACS Relay For Life of Dearborn seeks sponsors
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Feb. 6 the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Dearborn will hold a kick off party at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center beginning 6 p.m. Relay For Life of Dearborn is April 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It is a fun and unique......
Couple says DHS placed their children in unsafe foster home
February 1st, 20130 One family’s custody battle with the Department of Human Services over their children became more complicated when their daughters, now ages six and two were placed in a foster care home that’s left many worried about the girls’ overall wellbeing and safety. In May 2012 Jessica Reed and Maged Mousa’s daughters were removed...
Metro Detroiters urged to march for immigration reform in Washington D.C. on April 10
February 1st, 20130 DEARBORN — People across the state will participate in a national march scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. Wednesday, April 10. It’s being held in support of comprehensive immigration reform measures recently introduced, and to speak out against current immigration laws that seperate familes. Efforts to get 250 Michigan......
Salmonella contamination linked to meat sold at Sterling Heights store
STERLING HEIGHTS - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have announced a recall on 500 pounds of ground beef from meat store Jouni Meats, located in Sterling Heights. Meat sold at the store has been identified as a possible source of contamination of Salmonella Typhimurium, but it is not clear if the contamination occurred...Duggan, Napoleon take lead in the race for Detroit mayor
DETROIT - According to a recent poll of Detroiters, the top two candidates taking the lead in the race for mayor are Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and the former CEO of the Detroit Medical Center Mike Duggan. The poll was conducted by the Washington D.C. political research firm among 600 likely voters from Jan. 8-12. It showed that...$1,000 reward for information on missing woman
DEARBORN — Dearborn Police are requesting the assistance of the community in locating a missing person. Twenty-three-year-old Detroit resident, Dynasty Myles has been missing since Jan. 1 2013. She was last seen near Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads...HFCC plans to increase tuition rates, claims students are abusing pell grants
DEARBORN - Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) recently announced that it would be hiking tuition rates by seven percent next year in order to cut costs on a $7.5 million deficit. A final decision is expected to be made at an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting. Under the proposed increase, tuition for district residents is expected......
Conversation on importance of jury diversity Feb. 6
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will host a forum on the importance of Jury Service, titled “Why Diversity Matters and the Importance of Jury Service.” The conversation will focus on the importance of ethnically and racially diverse...Dearborn residents can order trees starting Feb. 14
DEARBORN - Beginning Feb. 14, 2013, and for a limited time, Dearborn residents can order affordable trees that will be planted on the easement in front of their homes.The City of Dearborn encourages the planting of trees as a way to keep neighborhoods attractive, reduce energy consumption and support a healthier environment. The annual......
Group offers free weekly legal advice
DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League continues to offer, on a weekly basis, the opportunity for community members to come to the ACRL office and meet with an attorney for free advice, regarding any legal matter they may be facing. The ACRL encourages community members to take advantage of the free service, which...
McDonald’s, Dearborn franchisee settle non-halal chicken lawsuit for $700K
January 25th, 20130 DEARBORN — Three Dearborn attorneys settled a $700,000.00 consumer class action lawsuit this week against two defendants, McDonald’s Corporation and Finley’s Management Company, the franchisee of McDonalds store number 11663 located at 13158 Ford Rd. in Dearborn. Michael Jaafar, Zakaria Mahdi and Kassem Dakhlallah, three partners......
