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Warning Issued to Filipino Immigrants in the US Amid Strict Immigration Enforcement

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— 1 min read

Senator Raffy Tulfo has cautioned Filipino immigrants in the United States, including those with green cards, that they may face detention and deportation for past criminal offenses, even minor ones. This warning comes as a result of stricter immigration enforcement measures taken by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, Tulfo was briefed on recent ICE actions, which have resulted in the detention of 17 Filipinos, with five being released and three already deported. Most of the detainees had prior convictions, including minor infractions such as traffic violations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Raffy Tulfo warned Filipino immigrants in the US, including those with green cards, of potential detention and deportation for past criminal offenses, even minor ones.
  • 17 Filipinos have recently been detained by ICE, with five being released and three already deported, most of whom had prior convictions.
  • The San Francisco consulate covers a wide area, including Northern California, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
  • 55 Filipinos with pending criminal cases are currently in detention, including two on death row.
  • Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer assured Tulfo that the consulate is providing legal and welfare support through the Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) fund.
  • Tulfo dispelled fake news that dual citizens are at risk, stressing that there is no need for them to renounce their Filipino citizenship.

Statistics:

  • 17 Filipinos have been detained by ICE in recent times.
  • 5 Filipinos have been released from detention.
  • 3 Filipinos have been deported from the US.
  • 55 Filipinos with pending criminal cases are currently in detention.
  • 2 Filipinos on death row are being detained.

Sources:

  • "Senator Raffy Tulfo warns Fil-Am detainees: Regardless of green card status, one conviction can lead to detention" (Philippines News agency, no date specified)
  • "Senator Raffy Tulfo visits Philippine Consulate in San Francisco" (no author specified, no date specified)

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