Immigration
60 S.D. Businesses Inspected For Illegal Hiring
Federal officials will inspect the hiring records of 60 employers in San Diego to see if they employ illegal immigrants. It is part of a nationwide inspection of 1,000 businesses.
Thousands Allegedly Smuggled Through Border Fence Holes
U.S. federal officials say they've broken up a ring that allegedly smuggled thousands of people across the U.S.-Mexico border to San Diego County during the last few years. The group allegedly cut holes in the border fence.
Activists Protest Drownings In All American Canal
Immigrants rights activists dove into the All American Canal Tuesday to protest migrant drownings. Activists strung buoys across the canal to honor the dead and to ask for new safety measures.
Activists Question Delays On Canal Safety Measures
Imperial County water officials plan to add new safety features to the All American Canal to help prevent migrants from drowning. When that will happen, however, is uncertain. Immigrants rights activists say the delays are costing lives.
Federal Officials Tout Program To Deport Criminal Illegal Immigrants
A federal program launched six months ago has helped law enforcement authorities identify more than 6,000 illegal immigrants as they are booked into San Diego County jails. Federal officials say the program is a success.

