-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 …
October, 2024
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 …
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6 September
Imperial County Woman Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for First-Degree Murder
-Editorial On September 3, 2024, Kimberly Vega was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for her role in the first-degree murder of Pablo Dominguez in El Centro on July 6, 2021. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Jessica G. Moreno, with the El Centro Police …
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1 September
Historic Cross-Border Partnership Launched to Combat Violence and Support Victims
-Editorial San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today the start of a historic partnership with the Attorney General of the State of Baja California, the State of Baja California Justice Center for Women, and the DA’s One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center. There are nearly …
August, 2024
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29 August
Administrative Stay of Keeping Families Together
-Editorial On August 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an administrative stay in the case of Texas v. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), halting the agency from granting parole in place under the Keeping Families Together initiative for a duration of 14 …
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14 August
Imperial County D.A. Hosted Human Trafficking Workshop to Combat Local Concerns
-Editorial On August 6th and 7th, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University – Imperial Valley, held a Human Trafficking Workshop. The event aimed to address human trafficking issues within the region by bringing together local leaders and community partners. …
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1 August
Trademark Opposition
By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney In our country, since 2018, a procedure called opposition has been incorporated into the process of trademark registration applications, and although it is simple, it has had significant repercussions. This figure will be briefly explained. If a trademark application is submitted to the Mexican …
