Journal photo / Ruben W. Perez
Suspected illegal immigrant Gustavo Cabrera fled Guatemala in 1984 and built a new life in the United States. Now, after immigration raids at state courthouses, he might be sent back. His biggest worry: leaving his family, including his wife Elena, and two of his three daughters, Cindy 17, and Melissa, 13. Read the story / Gallery: A family in crisis
Video: His family is here, but he may be sent back English / Español
Hispanics deplore climate of fear
Many immigrants are afraid to go out of their houses. Some may be leaving the state. But opponents of illegal immigration say recent raids and the governor's order cracking down on employment are sending the right message.
Video: Others speak out on the impact of the illegal-immigrant crackdown on Rhode Island's communities
Chats
Governor fields immigration questions
in live chat
4.8.08
Governor Carcieri, who issued an executive order on dealing with illegal immigrants that spurred both support and protests, answered questions from projo.com readers Wednesday on a number of immigration issues. More than 120 people participated.
Governor Carcieri, who issued an executive order on dealing with illegal immigrants that spurred both support and protests, answered questions from projo.com readers Wednesday on a number of immigration issues. More than 120 people participated.
Read the transcript of the projo.com chat with Governor Carcieri
The Executive Order
PDF: Read the full text of the governor's executive order
Your turn: What do you think of the specific provisions of the governor's executive order?
Your turn: Should Carcieri rescind his executive order?
