Immigration

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Could Avoid 'Civil War' Among Democrats, Says Politician

An Illinois congressman warned a "civil war" within the Democratic Party could ignite if President Barack Obama delays or fails to act on an immigration reform executive action.

Immigration Reform Update: Immigration Bill "Going to Happen" if GOP Wins Senate, Says Mitt Romney

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said comprehensive immigration reform would pass in Washington, D.C. if Congress gets a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate.

Election Day Update: Latino Vote in Midterm Elections Based on Support for Latino Community, Immigration Reform, Says Poll

Ahead of Election Day, Latinos were polled on their intent on voting during the midterm elections, and immigration appeared to be a concern.

Midterm Elections 2014: Republicans Convinced They Will Take Senate, But Democrats Say "Not So Fast"

A six seat victory in Tuesday's mid-term elections will give Republicans control of the House and Senate, but Democrats and Republicans are scoring very close in the polls and election think there will be runs-offs, perhaps changes in voter demographics and uncertainty about where voter anger about the economy and immigration will shape the outcome.

New York School Districts Illegally Denying Education to Latino Children, Report Says

News reports about Latino children being sent home instead of educated at a Long Island school promoted the New York Civil Liberties Union to survey other county schools with shocking results. Children are being asked for social security numbers, proof of citizenship, questioned about their immigration status and demand for 'original' birth certifications all in violation of constitutional laws that guarantee a child a free public education.

Immigration Reform 2014 News: Border Security Top Concern For Texans Despite Deaths at U.S.-Mexico Border Hitting 15-Year Low

Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. this summer, border security became the top important issue among Texans based on new polling statistics.

Immigration Reform Update: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for Closing Artesia, Karnes Detention Centers as Report Details 'Inhumane' Conditions

Immigrant rights groups released a report detailing the conditions women and children are living in detention centers in the U.S. that have been referred to as "inhumane" and "negligent."

Immigration Reform News 2014: Final Recommendations Coming From Agencies for Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Government agencies like the Justice Department and Homeland Security are finalizing their recommendations on immigration reform and will be sending them to the White House in the next couple of weeks. The Obama Administration has delayed taking executive action on reform twice but has said he will make an announcement before the end of the year.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for DACA Recipients' Families' Protection

National immigrant rights groups are calling for President Barack Obama to use his imminent immigration executive action to protect families of DACA recipients.

Midterm Elections 2014: Five Latino Candidates Running for Congress

Five Latinos either running for congressional seats or hoping for re-election as incumbents are in tight races in California, Florida, New Hampshire and Texas.

Immigration and the 2014 Election: 'Pathway to Legal Status' for Undocumented Immigrants Supported By Most Americans

Immigration policy has been among the key important issues leading up to the midterm election on Nov. 4, and a new report showed how Americans view immigrants in the U.S.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Supported by Janet Napolitano, Former Homeland Security Secretary

While President Barack Obama is scheduled to announce an executive action on immigration policy in the next few weeks, former Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano proclaimed her support of the president due to inaction from Congress.

Immigration Reform Update: DREAMers Protest North Carolina Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan's Immigration Stance While at Campaign Event

A North Carolina-based organization comprising of undocumented immigrant youths protested the state's Democratic senator and her stance of the immigrant rights and the DREAM Act.

Dream Act 2014 News: Two Weeks from Election, New York Governor Releases Policy Blueprint Supporting Dream Act

Just two weeks away from the start of the mid-term elections where New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking a second term he released his policy blueprint which included a commitment to supporting the New York State DREAM Act. The Act's sponsor tells Cuomo it has to be a legislative priority in 2015.

Immigration Reform Latest News: Man Seeks Sanctuary of Denver Church to Avoid Deportation

A work dispute in 2010 led to a Mexican national who has lived in the US for 15 years being swept up by ICE under its controversial Secure Communities Program. Facing deportation he has sought sanctuary in a Denver church. Garcia said, "We are part of this country and not a threat."

Latino Activists to Support Texas Sen. John Cornyn for Re-Election, Say His Immigration Reform Plan Is 'OK'

Leaders in Texas said in a recent debate that politicians will need to compromise on immigration reform to be successful.

Immigration and Healthcare: Healthcare.gov EZ Application Not for Documented Immigrants, Naturalized US Citizens

The second open-enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) HealthCare.gov federal exchange is less than a month away, but documented immigrants and naturalized U.S. citizens should be prepared to encounter application problems.

Immigration News Obama Administration: White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

With President Barack Obama scheduled to issue an executive action on immigration in the coming weeks, the White House reaffirmed its position on providing legal representation to undocumented immigrant children.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration 'Violates' Constitution and Rule of Law, Says Rep. Steve King

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said President Barack Obama's potential executive action on immigration could result in the U.S. becoming a third-world country.

Election 2014 Results: Latinos Impact Midterms as Both Voters and Candidates

Every day, 2,000 Latinos turn 18 years old in the United States, representing potentially new voters or a person that might be enchanted enough by politics to want to run for election.
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