Imperial Valley News Center
Executive Office for Immigration Review Announces Investiture of 20 New Immigration Judges
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Washington, DC - The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the investiture of 20 new immigration judges Friday, including three new assistant chief immigration judges. The introduction of this class marks the most recent step in the ongoing development and expansion of the nationwide corps of professional adjudicators who resolve questions regarding the legal status of aliens in the United States and adjudicate claims of relief or protection from removal, such as asylum or withholding of removal.
Owner of Japanese Fishing Vessel Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Trafficking of Shark Fins
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Honolulu, Hawaii - Hamada Suisan Co. Ltd., the owner of the Japanese-flagged fishing vessel, M.V. Kyoshin Maru No. 20, pleaded guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to aiding and abetting the attempted export of shark fins out of Hawaii in violation of the Lacey Act, the Department of Justice announced.
Office of Justice Programs Awards $261 Million to Support Youth Mentoring, Protect Children
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Washington, DC - The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Friday announced that it has awarded $261 million in grant awards to support mentoring services for youth and to protect children from abuse, exploitation and threats such as sex trafficking. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan made the announcement at an event with leaders and representatives of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and local chapters of the Police Athletic League, along with local police chiefs.
Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with Illegally Exporting Arms to Ukraine
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Chicago, Illinois - A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal criminal charges for allegedly illegally exporting gun parts and other defense articles from the United States to a company in Ukraine.
Man Charged In $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
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Dallas, Texas - A Dallas-area man was charged in an indictment filed Thursday for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking approximately $24.8 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Former Commander of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Sentenced to Prison
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Washington, DC - A former Commander of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison following his multiple convictions of obstructing justice and making false statements, in connection with the death of a civilian at the naval base.
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