Immigration

Puerto Rico Sued by Wall Street Insurers

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced bond insurers have sued the island. Adding on to the commonwealth’s financial crisis, Puerto Rico has now been sued for failing to repay creditors.

605,000 Immigrants to Receive Driver’s Licenses Under New California Law

Thousands of driver's licenses were recently issued to immigrants in California amidst immigration raids happening since January after the Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60) was passed and took effect last year. A total of 605,000 immigrants received their driver's licenses according to reports.

Ted Cruz Appoints Anti-Immigrant Congressman Steve King As New Campaign National Co-Chair

2016 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has tapped Steve King, an infamous anti-immigrant Republican congressman, to serve as a national co-chair for his campaign.

Immigration Reform News: Marco Rubio's Immigrant-Friendly Policies Have Become a Liability in the 2016 Race

Marco Rubio's varying disposition towards immigration reform throughout his political career has come back to haunt him in the 2016 presidential race.

Philadelphia Mayor Kenney Reinstates 'Sanctuary City' Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is prohibiting city law enforcement officials from working with federal immigration agents, paving the way for the city to return to its role as a sanctuary city.

Immigration Raids 2016: Hillary Clinton, Latino Leaders Denounce ICE Deportation Raids

The Obama administration's latest deportation raid campaign continues to fuel disappointment and anger from fellow Democrats.

2016 Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Releases Anti-Immigration Ad [Watch]

2016 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz released a new campaign ad that puts a unique twist on anti-immigrant fear mongering.

Political Repression Increase in Cuba Criticized by Opposition Group

A known opposition group in Cuba, the Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation, recently released its latest report on the increased political repression happening in the communist government.

Trump Campaign Ad: Moroccan Migrants Shown Instead of Mexicans

A new political ad for Donald Trump's campaign has been called out for seemingly misrepresenting Moroccan migrants as Mexicans attempting to cross into the United States.

Immigration News Today: Homeland Security Confirms 121 Immigrants Detained in Deportation Raids

The Obama administration has confirmed deportations raids on adults and children who were apprehended in the U.S.

Donald Trump Releases First Campaign Ad: GOP Front-Runner Touts Muslim Ban, Mexico Border Wall

Donald Trump doubled down on some of his most controversial remarks in his campaign's first television ad and promised to enact a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States and make Mexico pay for a wall along the border.

Presidential Candidates Differ Sharply on Border Patrol, Wall Issue

Most of the leading 2016 presidential candidates have weighed in on the hot-button issue of immigration this campaign season; however, their opinions vary widely on how and if the country needs to build a wall to secure its border.

O'Malley Urges DHS to Stop Planned Deportation Raids

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley is urging the Department of Homeland Security to halt its reported plan to conduct deportation raids on Central American families.

Immigration Activists Protest Reported Government Plan to Deport Central American Families

Dozens of immigrants and activists marched to the White House on Wednesday in protest of the U.S. government's reported plan to conduct deportation raids on Central American families.

Immigration Reform News: Marco Rubio Says No 2016 Candidate 'Understands Immigration Better Than I Do'

Marco Rubio talked about immigration reform during a campaign event in Iowa on Wednesday, claiming that no other candidate vying in the 2016 presidential election "understands immigration better than I do."

Texas Petitions Supreme Court to Reject Obama's Appeal on Immigration Executive Action

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a brief on Tuesday urging the Supreme Court to uphold an injunction that has blocked President Barack Obama from implementing his executive orders on immigration.

Churches Promise Sanctuary to Immigrants Facing Deportation

Churches are opening their doors to the immigrants as the year draws to a close. As the government expresses its intention to crack down on the illegal immigrants in a series of raids this upcoming year, the faithful promised to embrace the families who might find themselves in need of a place to stay.

Immigration News 2015: Homeland Security Reveals Border Patrol, ICE's 2015 Deportation Statistics

Prior to reports of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) preparing to deport hundreds of immigrant families, it disclosed statistics regarding its central immigration agencies’ apprehension and deportation rates.

Pope Francis Wants Central America to Resolve Cuban Migration Problems

Pope Francis has called on Central American nations Costa Rica and Nicaragua to resolve the Cuban migration problems in the region. Thousands of Cubans are stranded in the border of the two countries after Nicaragua refused the migrants to pass their territory.

Immigration Reform Bill News: Bipartisan Reform Setback with Lindsey Graham's Presidential Campaign Suspension

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s, R-S.C., presidential campaign suspension was expected, but it is still considered a blow to bipartisan immigration reform advocates.
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