Situations vacant! Obama moves into hiring mode Nov 15, 2008
Nominees like Linda Chavez, who President George W Bush wanted as his labour secretary - until it was discovered that she had sheltered an illegal immigrant. Or Zoe Baird, who had to withdraw as President Bill Clinton's choice for attorney-general for largely the same reasons. (BBC News)
Boehner to Face GOP Leadership Challenge... Nov 15, 2008
The party did not consolidate that conservative and moderate and independent bedrock america over the past 8 years by trying to win illegal immigrant support, sending jobs overseas, and abandoning many constitutional positions to win the liberal minorities who will never vote for a Republican--as shown by the returns on Nov. 4. Blacks and hispanics are basically liberal, and they voted democratic. (The Drudge Report)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 14, 2008
Tatjana wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:21 PM:" Amy, from what I understand, many of the illegal immigrants are returning home. The jobs have evaporated. IMO, the way to combat illegal immigration is to penalise the employers of these people. Many illegals are treated like slaves. " ... " fed up taxpayer wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:06 PM:" OMG, spanish will no longer be the major language of mexico if amy is right and all these illegal immigrants are going to mexico ... " Amy Redding wrote on Nov 12, 2008... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Report: Illegal immigrant minors mistreated by US Nov 14, 2008
DALLAS - Federal authorities have compromised the rights and safety of some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children they have detained, and inadequate government guidelines are partly to blame, according to a Texas-based research group ... The center also interviewed children who were apprehended, government officials, contractors and nonprofit workers in the three countries, and toured of two Texas facilities where unaccompanied illegal immigrant children are held ... An estimated 43,000... (Anchorage Daily News)
Getting a taste from home in the Big Apple Nov 14, 2008
I can do it," Nani told The Jakarta Post. She has been in the food business since 2004. At the time, Nani, who came to the U.S. as an illegal immigrant, sold food from her house in the Sunny Side district of Queens Boulevard, New York. Relying on word-of-mouth promotion, the business flourished -- the restaurant in her house became well-known among the Indonesian community and, slowly but surely, among westerners. Exceeding Nani's expectations, the westerners also loved her food and soon her... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
On your mind Nov 14, 2008
Recently I heard of an illegal immigrant who fell off the wall over near Naco and the border. He wasn t supposed to be on this side of the wall in our country illegally. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Illegal immigrant faces second felony conviction Nov 13, 2008
By Russ Krebs/Fremont Tribune Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 - 10:29:14 am CST. A man in the country illegally could have avoided a second felony conviction if the current immigration procedures at the Dodge County Jail were in place earlier, a prosecutor said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 13, 2008
Tatjana wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:21 PM:" Amy, from what I understand, many of the illegal immigrants are returning home. The jobs have evaporated. IMO, the way to combat illegal immigration is to penalise the employers of these people. Many illegals are treated like slaves. " ... " fed up taxpayer wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:06 PM:" OMG, spanish will no longer be the major language of mexico if amy is right and all these illegal immigrants are going to mexico ... " Amy Redding wrote on Nov 12, 2008... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Letter: Blame employers for illegal labor Nov 13, 2008
I feel a response is necessary to a recent article about cheap, illegal immigrant labor. The cheap labor mentioned does not exist, except for the illegal employer. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Indonesian gets RM153,600 in lost income after accident Nov 13, 2008
Ipoh High Court judge Datuk V. T. Singham, on Feb 25, had allowed the van driver Lee Seng Kee's appeal to set aside the Sessions Court decision and ruled that an illegal immigrant in this country had no right to claim loss of income. However, Abdul Malik, who sat with Justices Datuk James Foong and Datuk Wira Abu Samah Nordin, held that Sukatno, 38, had made a proper entry, a proper departure and no immigration officer saw his work permit as false. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
On your mind Nov 13, 2008
Recently I heard of an illegal immigrant who fell off the wall over near Naco and the border. He wasn t supposed to be on this side of the wall in our country illegally. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
California Focus: What happens if Mexican labor supply dries up? Nov 13, 2008
Illegal immigrant Mexican workers are leaving this country in droves, crossing the border north to south and going back home ... As more companies cut budgets and banks foreclose on many thousands of homes, employment opportunities for unskilled illegal immigrants have diminished ... In short, Mexico had no room for the approximately 22 million migrants living in America during the peak of the illegal immigrant boom earlier this decade. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Immigration raid takes bite out of nation's kosher-meat supply Nov 13, 2008
Six months have passed since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided Agriprocessors kosher-meat plant here on May 12 and detained 389 illegal immigrant workers. The company's beef operation has ceased operating and the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past week. (USA Today -- News)
Lawmakers propose stun gun license Nov 12, 2008
07:06 AM CST on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Lee McGuire / 11 News. (KHOU.com, TX)
Rescue Beacons Erected In New Mexico Miles North Of Mexico Border Nov 12, 2008
The illegal immigrant will be treated first and then assessed for immigration status. The Border Patrol said the ultimate goal of the beacons is to save lives, not to send people back to Mexico. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Court reinstates smuggling-case verdict Nov 11, 2008
"The illegal immigrant in this case should be held accountable for violating Arizona's criminal statutes," Thomas said. The Arizona human-smuggling statues have been controversial since they were passed in 2005. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama's victory is historic, but now the real work begins Nov 11, 2008
What a disaster this is going to be for this country, unless you are unemployed, black, or an illegal immigrant. Cant wait for the great health care plan to turn my doctors visits similar to visiting the urgent care center on a saturday afternoon. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Man assaulted at GV golf course (189) Nov 10, 2008
An illegal immigrant and convicted sex offender was apprehended on Thursday by Border Patrol agents at the Nogales Station, a press release from the Tucson Sector Border Patrol said Friday ... Since October of 2007, more than 460 illegal immigrants were arrested by the Tucson Sector Border Patrol for sex related crimes, the release said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
ESCONDIDO: Diaz expected to make City Council less conservative Nov 10, 2008
Those efforts include a failed attempt in 2006 to prohibit landlords from renting to illegal immigrants, Gallo's proposal last winter to crack down on day laborers and recent efforts to adopt overnight parking restrictions in predominantly Latino neighborhoods ... "Contact staff writer David Garrick at (760) 740-5468 or . More Stories Tags: Advertisement 126 comment(s) Now there is a milestone wrote on Nov 8, 2008 3:01 PM:It is not enough that she is Hispanic, now she is the first fluent Spanish... (North County Times)
Immigrant rescued by agents in Arizona desert Nov 10, 2008
TUCSON - An illegal immigrant attempting to cross into the United States broke her leg and was rescued by Border Patrol agents using all-terrain vehicles. The woman was rescued Friday from a mountainous area northwest of Douglas, officials said. (AZCentral -- News)
Immigrant rescued by Border agents Nov 9, 2008
(AP) - An illegal immigrant attempting to cross into the United States broke her leg and was rescued by Border Patrol agents using all terrain vehicles. The woman was rescued Friday from a mountainous area northwest of Douglas, officials said. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Illegal Immigrant Arrests Rise in DC, Va. Nov 9, 2008
WASHINGTON - Federal immigration authorities say there has been a spike in the number of illegal immigrants arrested in the District of Columbia and Virginia over the past year. U.S. Customs and Enforcement officials say during fiscal year 2008, which ended Sept. 30, more than 3,100 illegal immigrants were arrested in D.C. and Virginia ... ABC 7 Talkback: Illegal Immigrant Arrests Rise in DC, Virginia Hmm 6:40 am on 11/09/08 Maybe now, the employers of illegal immigrants will find it harder to... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Charges filed in motorcycle/van collision Nov 8, 2008
Risner said upon further investigation of Salinas it appears she was working locally and police don t have concrete evidence to say she is an illegal immigrant ... Outraged wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:49 AM:" How many illegal immigrants here need to hurt and kill someone before anyone does anything about it! This has been two accidents that have critically hurt and now killed someone, both with illegal drivers from Fair Oaks!!! They are probably on their way back to Mexico as we speak to get out of... (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Human rights group cites 30 complaints of abuse committed by local enforcement Nov 8, 2008
The report comes in the wake of the recent mistrial of a Naco station Border Patrol agent who shot and killed an illegal immigrant in late 2007 ... According to the report, the Border Patrol received 39 percent of complaints by residents and 10 percent by illegal immigrants. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Suspected illegal immigrant arrested in Postville Nov 7, 2008
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Nevada Boy's Kidnapper Indicted on Immigration Charge Nov 6, 2008
Police have identified Lopez-Buelna as an illegal immigrant and convicted drug trafficker who was deported to Mexico in 2003. No one has been charged in the abduction, and a police representative said Wednesday that a fourth "person of interest" was still being sought. (Fox News)
U.S. Citizen Held for 2 Months as an Illegal Immigrant Nov 6, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Wednesday, November 05, 2008. (Fox News)
Your vote - statewide ballot measuresEmployer sanctions modification rejected Nov 6, 2008
Five of the measures were rejected, including Proposition 202, which would have made business-friendly modifications to sanctions for employers of illegal immigrants ... On Proposition 202, voters sided with the architects of the state's original illegal immigrant employment law who argued it would weaken the existing sanctions. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
BHA takes heat for housing Obama's aunt Nov 5, 2008
Reports that Senator Barack Obama's aunt is an illegal immigrant living in Boston public housing sparked outrage yesterday at a time when nearly 20,000 people are on waiting lists for subsidized housing in the city. The news lit up talk radio, stirred debate on blogs, and led to a new call for government officials to do a better job screening for illegal immigrants ... State officials say a 1977 federal consent decree prohibits them from denying public housing to illegal immigrants. (Boston Globe)
Law to modify illegal immigrant sanctions rejected Nov 5, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona voters have rejected a measure that would have made business-friendly modifications to sanctions for employers of illegal immigrants. Leaders of the effort to punish those who hire illegal immigrants had opposed Proposition 202, saying it would have made it more difficult to prosecute violators. (FOX 11, AZ)
Mistrial declared in border agent's trial Nov 5, 2008
(AP) - A mistrial has been declared after a jury deadlocked in the case of a Border Patrol agent accused of gunning down an illegal immigrant without provocation. Jurors couldn't reach a verdict against U.S Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Corbett on three possible charges: second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide. (WTKR.com, VA)
Second Corbett case like first: mistrial Nov 5, 2008
TUCSON A judge declared a mistrial in U.S. District Court on Tuesday when jurors were unable to reach a verdict for a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with murdering an illegal immigrant from Mexico ... Jennifer Allen, executive director of Border Action Network, a human rights group in Tucson, said it is astounding the jurors could not convict Corbett and could not support an illegal immigrant. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
REBOOT: South of the border, workers at a factory take computers and put them back to use Nov 5, 2008
In 2002, Robin Ingenthron, president of American Retroworks, a recycling management company in Vermont, told Bisbee resident Mike Rohrbach that he observed that many illegal immigrants work in recycling-related jobs in the United States ... Virginia Ponce Mercado, 56, said the creation of employment opportunities is important because one of her daughters who is living as an illegal immigrant in the United States would come home to Fronteras if she could get a job there. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
2 face racketeering charges in Nev. abduction Nov 4, 2008
Police have identified Lopez-Buelna as an illegal immigrant who was convicted in 1997 in San Bernardino, Calif. of transporting controlled substances. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Disclosure about Obama's aunt may have violated law Nov 4, 2008
Barack Obama is an illegal immigrant from Kenya, officials said this weekend ... Federal privacy law restricts U.S. immigration agencies from disclosing information about citizens and permanent residents, and DHS policy similarly limits disclosures about the status of legal and illegal immigrants ... Of about 12 million illegal immigrants estimated to be in the United States, about 550,000 are "fugitive aliens" staying in violation of deportation orders. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Slain actress' husband sues over her death Nov 4, 2008
Andrew B. Ostroy's lawsuit says Adrienne Shelly was killed because of the Manhattan building's lax supervision and the contractor's careless hiring of an illegal immigrant. A 20-year-old Ecuadorean named Diego Pillco pleaded guilty in February to manslaughter in Shelly's death. (USA Today -- Life)
I have a Dream Nov 4, 2008
I believe he has a better health care plan for America, better relations and point of connection with the rest of the world, Better immigration policy for America (may be amnesty for illegal immigrant which am praying for) and most importantly his election will filter through the world especially Europe that the Blackman is worth more than the racist myopic brain can fathom. How many people have not been refused lucrative career opportunities because of the colour of their skin. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 2, 2008 Nov 3, 2008
Re: : The tone of the article leads one to believe that illegal immigrants have rights to drive, and seems defensive of persons breaking the laws of California. The ACLU's position that an illegal immigrant has rights is bizarre ... Bill Flores and the ACLU are decrying the use of checkpoints to get unlicensed drivers off the streets because they "unfairly" target illegal immigrants. (North County Times)
Jury still out in Border Patrol agent's trial Nov 3, 2008
(AP) - After a weekend break, jurors in Tucson are set to resume deliberations in the second trial for a U.S. Border Patrol agent facing charges in the killing of an illegal immigrant. Jurors got the case Thursday afternoon and are being asked to convict or acquit Agent Nicholas Corbett on second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the January 2007 death of Francisco Javier Dominguez Rivera of Puebla, Mexico. (KOLD.com, AZ)
OBAMA AUNT ILLEGAL ALIEN, DEFIED DEPORTATION ORDER; DIRTY TRICKS CHARGE... Nov 2, 2008
McCain wants to give illegal immigrants, like Obama's aunt, amnesty ... "If anyone says something about my surname, I say we are not related. I am ashamed. I live like a recluse. . . what kind of person is the Barack of Obama..........he cant send his brother a few cents? this election is now all about a Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Franken government, can anyone say Buyers remorse............agnostic.neocon@gmail.com Party: Democrat Reply #17 Date: Nov. 1, 2008 - 1:08 PM EST TMR: Nov. 1, 2008 - 1:03 PM... (The Drudge Report)
Obama says he didn't know aunt's illegal status Nov 2, 2008
crazyworld wrote on Nov 1, 2008 8:27 PM:" Ok so Obama must think we are all idiots. You can't tell me that he didn't know the status of his Illegal Immigrant Aunt. Wow the lies just continue out of his mouth I am sure my God doesn't approve but who knows about his. Also all of you think before you place your ballot for this man. We are all mad at George Bush but have you thought about he isn't the only one that has been making the decisions our MOSTLY DEMOCRATIC congress has allowed us to be in... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
PBS to send Federal Govt a memo on ISA Nov 2, 2008
Pairin, who touched on various political, social and economic issues in his two-hour speech, brought up the call for solutions to the Sabah claim while highlighting the illegal immigrant and illegal citizenship problems that the party was concerned about. He also spoke on the need to hasten the Borneonisation of the federal civil service in Sabah, the protection of religious freedom as enshrined in the Constitution, and also tackling rural poverty. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Neither camp concerned about issue of Obama's aunt Nov 2, 2008
November 2, 2008 A top advisor to Barack Obama on Saturday shrugged off the potential impact of a report that one of the Democratic nominee's Kenyan aunts is an illegal immigrant living in Boston. "I think people are suspicious about stories that surface in the last 72 hours of a campaign, and they're going to put it in that context," said David Axelrod, Obama's chief strategist. (Los Angeles Times)
Ghanaian repatriated from Italy against the law Nov 2, 2008
Italys law forbids such repatriation under which an illegal immigrant is deported. Under Article 35 of the Italian immigration law (dall articolo 35 Testo unico sull immigrazione) in force, it absolutely bans hospital authorities from reporting to the police an illegal immigrant who has come to the hospital for treatment unless there is a crime involved ... He pointed out that if illegal immigrants think they risk expulsion, out of fear, they will not go for hospital treatment and in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Globalization of the U.S Financial Nightmare Nov 2, 2008
A STORY IS TOLD THAT KWAME ANTWI , a 24 year -old Ghanaian illegal immigrant, who used to send money home generously to a fault --- to pay for his nephews school fees and his familys living expenses now thinks more of his future than his family back home. Kwame is every parents dream child. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Get your ballot in as soon as possible, elections officials advise Nov 2, 2008
herenkelso wrote on Nov 1, 2008 1:47 AM:" We don't due the research. We sit back and wait for sound bites and then with partial information we race to turn our vote in early? Immigration is a huge issue for me. I would have been pissed if I would have voted for Obama before I found out he has an illegal immigrant for a close relative. (Did you know this before the media?) Most of this stuff seems to "leak" out right before the vote. Now 'msfans' I don't know Obama's family personally. It would... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama's final weekend marred by 'illegal' aunt Nov 2, 2008
Relative exposed as 'illegal immigrant' Chicago prepares for one million rally ... s campaign to become the first black American President was rocked yesterday, only 72 hours before election day, by the revelation that his aunt is an illegal immigrant in the US. ... Illegal immigrants are often accused of taking jobs and government services from US citizens and legal residents. (guardian.co.uk)
Democrat nominee Barack Obama, who is leading in the polls, campaigned to secure victories in traditionally Republican states Nevada, Colorado and Missouri on Saturday. • Report: Obama's aunt may be illegal immigrant Nov 2, 2008
Report: Obama's aunt may be illegal immigrant_English_Xinhua. Report: Obama's aunt may be illegal immigrant. (Xinhuanet, China)
Negative ad called cheap shot by councilman Nov 1, 2008
J B Oct 31, 2008 2:42 PM The article stated above: "Council member Bob Warner said the negative ad was the most disgraceful thing Ive seen in my 80 years.Hey Councilman Warner, how disgraceful was the illegal immigrant ordinance. That's the worst thing a lot of other people have seen in years. As I recall today, you were behind bringing that illegal ordinance to the table. Joseph P. Sokolovsky Oct 31, 2008 2:49 PM I am very happy to see the truth surface, and this further validates all... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Getting a Handel on long voting lines Nov 1, 2008
Had this been McCain, say, with an illegal immigrant housekeeper or such, the lefty loonies would be screaming for his head, or resignation, or withdrawal from the race, or whatever. Instead, we get a person spilling the beans on condition of anonymity because no one was authorized to discuss Onyango s case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Couple recovering from struggle with burglar Nov 1, 2008
Aguilar, 27, is an illegal immigrant with a criminal record who had previously been deported, Glazewski said. Upon entering the bedroom, Aguilar threatened the couple, who had been sleeping along with their 3 year-old daughter. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Murder trial still in limbo Oct 31, 2008
County Jail records say that Tovar is from Mexico, but does not list him either as a legal or illegal immigrant. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 2008. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Jury starts deliberations in Border agent trial Oct 31, 2008
- A federal jury has ended its first day of deliberations in the trial of a U.S. Border Patrol agent accused of fatally shooting an illegal immigrant near the Arizona-Mexico border. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
OCEANSIDE: Chavez rejects Minutemen endorsement Oct 31, 2008
OCEANSIDE ---- Mayoral candidate Rocky Chavez this week rejected an unexpected endorsement from the San Diego Minutemen, a group that has made a name for itself in North County by protesting day laborers and illegal immigrants ... However, it makes him look like he's pro illegal immigrant ... Why would you support illegal immigrants over American Citizens. (North County Times)
Jury gets case of Border Patrol agent charged in immigrant's death after lawyers' closings Oct 31, 2008
(AP) - A federal jury in Tucson began deliberations this afternoon in the trial of a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged in the shooting death of an illegal immigrant last year. Jurors in the second trial of Nicholas Corbett must determine whether he's guilty or innocent of second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide in the January 2007 death of Francisco Javier Dominguez Rivera of Puebla, Mexico. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Border Patrol union, unhappy with Corbett case, endorses Norm Bradley Oct 31, 2008
Corbett says he was threatened by a rock held by the illegal immigrant ... Dever said on some occasions his deputies wait for two hours for Border Patrol agents to respond to take illegal immigrants off their hands. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Corbetts fate now in jurys hands Oct 31, 2008
TUCSON Jurors heard closing arguments and began deliberations in federal court Thursday afternoon in the case of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who killed an illegal immigrant from Mexico near Naco last year. Nicholas Corbett is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide in the Jan. 12, 2007, death of Francisco Dominguez-Rivera. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Illegal immigration a key issue on Columbia County ballot Oct 31, 2008
blacarrow wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:16 PM:" I am an "immigant" to this state also. I lived in Utah and experienced first hand what the illegal immigrants did to that state. A couple of them broke into my 84 year old Mother's home, terrorized her, stole valuables, including her wedding ring and Christmas presents she had bought for loved ones, that she couldn't afford to replace. They were caught and paid a total of $36 in restitution.On another occasion one of them stabbed a caucasion to death in... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Closing arguments under way in border agent trial Oct 31, 2008
TUCSON- Closing arguments are under way in Tucson in the trial of a Border Patrol agent charged with fatally shooting an illegal immigrant without justification. Nicholas Corbett is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide in the January 2007 death of Francisco Javier Dominguez Rivera of Puebla, Mexico. (AZCentral -- News)
Questions remain after police detain workers Oct 31, 2008
Police said that the arrests were not the beginning of a crackdown on illegal immigrant workers, but a response to complaints from neighbors near the busy intersection, where Broadway, 37th Avenue and 69th Street meet. However, the exact origin and nature of the community complaints against the workers remained unclear. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Prosecutor says feds take over Nev. abduction case Oct 30, 2008
Police have said he is an illegal immigrant convicted in 1997 in San Bernardino, Calif. of transporting controlled substances, and deported to Mexico in 2003. (Anchorage Daily News)
Expert puts focus on glove fibers in Border Patrol agent's case Oct 30, 2008
TUCSON Some evidence at the scene of an illegal immigrant shooting could have been tested to show the victim was holding a rock, according to a forensic scientist who testified at Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Corbett s murder trial Wednesday in U.S. District Court. Richard Watkins, a criminalist who is retired from a position at the city of Phoenix crime lab, said he conducted tests using the wool gloves worn by the victim, Francisco Dominguez-Rivera, as well as 10 rocks that were collected from... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Border Patrol ready if violence enters Ariz. Oct 30, 2008
But in the past year, a dramatic decrease in the number of illegal immigrant arrests was recorded ... Gilbert credited strategies to prosecute at least some of the illegal immigrants who are arrested, rather than simply letting them voluntarily return home, for deterring some return crossers ... "We need to be able to detect, apprehend and prosecute anybody or anything that's illegally coming into our borders. He also said the latest radar and camera surveillance technology being developed and... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Judge: Man jailed in boy's abduction to be freed Oct 30, 2008
Police say he is an illegal immigrant who was deported to Mexico in 2003. Police and prosecutors aren't saying how Lopez-Buelna's release affects the investigation of Cole Puffinburger's abduction. (KRNV.com, NV)
Police, residents gather at candlelight vigil for officer Oct 30, 2008
Salvador Vivas-Diaz, 50, an illegal immigrant, is charged with second-degree murder in Figueroa's death early Saturday morning. Vivas-Diaz also faces felony charges of aggravated assault and forgery. (AZCentral -- News)
