-Editorial A century of justice and community service was celebrated on Nov. 21 as residents, officials, and legal professionals gathered to mark the 100th anniversary of the Imperial County Superior Court House located on 939 Main Street in El Centro, California. The event honored the building’s rich history and its …
November, 2024
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19 November
Edward Ponce Romero Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
-Editorial Edward Ponce Romero has been sentenced to the upper term of three years in state prison for failing to register as a sex offender, a requirement stemming from a prior conviction for forcible rape. This case was part of the Imperial County District Attorney’s initiative to ensure that all …
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19 November
USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that a naturalization applicant’s burden to demonstrate they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence applies only to their initial admission as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or adjustment to LPR status. USCIS is updating Volume 12, …
October, 2024
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30 October
Copyright and Public Domain
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In terms of copyright, the public domain consists of the collection of works whose copyright is no longer in effect and, therefore, can be freely used by anyone, provided that moral rights are respected. The rights that must be respected, even if a work …
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6 October
Sheinbaum Announces Democratic Election of the Judiciary During Her First Visit as President
-Editorial In a historic day for Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced during her first tour as the head of the federal Executive from Jantetelco, Morelos, that the Mexican people have decided that the Judiciary will be elected democratically. This declaration marks a significant step in the process of democratizing …
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4 October
CAP Laws Aim to Protect Children from Gun Access, But Effectiveness Varies Across States
-Editorial As communities across the United States grapple with the profound implications of gun ownership and safety, Child-Access Prevention (CAP) laws have emerged as a critical measure aimed at protecting children from the dangers associated with unsupervised access to firearms. These laws empower prosecutors to hold adults accountable when they …
September, 2024
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25 September
An Urgent Call to Action: Support Proposition 36
-Editorial Dear Citizens of Imperial County, As residents and leaders of Imperial County, we, George Marquez, the elected District Attorney, and Fred Miramontes,the elected Sheriff are writing to urge your support for Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction & Theft Reduction Act. This critical initiative aims to reform Proposition 47, a 2014 law that has inadvertently harmed …
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18 September
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
-Editorial Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green Card may receive this extension. …
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17 September
Jury Convicts Saul Martinez Sanchez of Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges Against a Minor
-Editorial An Imperial County jury has found Saul Martinez Sanchez guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse against a minor, according to a Sept. 12 press release by the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office. Sanchez was convicted on three counts of Felony Sexual Intercourse or Sodomy of a Child Under …
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11 September
Mexico’s Ruling Bloc Approves Judicial Reform Amid Controversy
-Editorial Mexico’s ruling coalition secured the necessary votes to approve a controversial judicial reform bill, igniting a political firestorm in the capital. It was approved 86 votes in favor and 41 against. The proposed overhaul, which critics argue threatens the rule of law, gained momentum when opposition senator Miguel Angel …
