Immigration

Immigration Reform News 2015: Nevada State Senate Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Nevada State Senate passed a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

Marco Rubio 2016 Platform: 'DACA Is Important,' Says GOP Presidential Candidate, But Program Should End

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the second Cuban-American Republican presidential candidate, said President Barack Obama's 2012 deferred action program "is important," but he wants to see the end of the deferred action program.

Immigration Reform News Today: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Working on New Reform Bill

As the debate on immigration reform rages on, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is working on another alternate proposal that, if finalized, could be discussed on Capitol Hill this year.

Protests Outside New Orleans Courthouse as Obama's Immigration Order Still Stalled

On Friday demonstrators gathered outside of a New Orleans federal courthouse to voice their frustration at the way President Obama’s attempts to overhaul the U.S. immigration system seem to have been stifled.

Immigration Reform News: Federal Appeals Court Hear Opening Arguments in Case Over Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

The legal fight over President Barack Obama's executive order to protect up to 5 million undocumented residents from deportation heated up on Friday as opening arguments in the case were presented before a federal appeals court.

Immigration News 2015: All US Undocumented Immigrants Could Contribute $2.2 Billion in Taxes, Per Year

The 11.4 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. provide billions of dollars for local, state and federal taxes, based on a new study. According to a non-profit organization, tax contributions by undocumented immigrants would increase if immigration reform policies were approved.

Immigration Executive Lawsuit Update: Immigrant Rights Advocates to Rally at DACA, DAPA Court Hearing

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hold a hearing on President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions, and pro-immigration groups are set to make their voices heard.

Marco Rubio in Spanish: Senator Says DACA 'Would Need to End At Some Point' Under His Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio, who is hoping to be the Republican Party candidate for president, talked with Jorge Ramos on immigration reform, Cuba and marriage equality.

Immigration Reform Update: Not Voting on Immigration Reform Will Be GOP's 'Biggest' Mistake, Says Rep. Gutierrez

Ahead of the court hearing about President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said not voting on comprehensive immigration reform will be the "biggest and most consequential political mistakes" for the Republican Party.

Immigration Reform News Today: Immigrant Integration Report Released by White House Task Force

The White House Task Force has released a new strategic action plan detailing a course of action geared towards improving immigrant and refugee integration in the U.S.

Immigration Reform Update: AFL-CIO Supports Deferred Action Programs for Undocumented Workers

One of the largest unions in the country has supported President Barack Obama in implementing his immigration executive actions, citing undocumented workers need workplace protection.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Latino Vote Up For Grabs Despite Hillary Clinton's Name Recognition

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed her bid for the White House on Sunday, and her campaign is making the moves to court the Latino electorate.

Marco Rubio 2016 Campaign: Cuban American Launches Presidential Bid from Miami Freedom Tower

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially announced his bid for the White House. From Miami's Freedom Tower, Rubio became the third Republican Party candidate to launch a presidential bid.

Immigration Reform News: Majority of Latinos and Blacks Support Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

A new survey reveals that Hispanic Americans overwhelmingly support President Obama's executive action to legalize millions of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News: California Democrats Unveil Bills Aimed at Improving Lives of Undocumented Immigrants

California's Democratic legislators along with immigration and Latino activisits announced a new packed of bills that aims to fill the immigration reform gap left by the federal government.

Immigration Reform News Today: Judge Denies Request to Lift Injunction on Obama's Immigration Plan

A temporary hold on President Obama's immigration plan that would protect millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation will remain in place after a federal judge on Tuesday denied a Justice Department request to lift it.

Immigration Reform News Update: NYC Council Speaker to Pitch NYC Municipal ID Program in Arizona

New York City's municipal ID program will be pitched in Arizona by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito later this month.

US State Department's Jill Esposito Talks New Pilot Program to Streamline Immigrant Visas, Improve Communication

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs is set to improve its immigrant visa process with a new pilot program and improved communication, which could particularly impact the tech sector. U.S. Department of State Director of Public and Diplomatic Liaison for the Bureau of Consular Affairs Jill Esposito spoke with Latin Post about new initiatives impacting the immigrant visa process, including after President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions.

Immigration News: New Program Reunites Central American Families in the US, Is Not Widely Heard Of

Central Americans who reside in the U.S. legally will be able to bring family members to the U.S. Recently, the Obama Administration introduced a new program that will help Central Americans reunite with family members in the U.

Republican Voters Want their Candidate to Oppose Immigration Reform

A new poll shows most Republicans prefer for their candidate to oppose a pathway to citizenship, and sheds light on other issues.
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