Immigration

Immigration Reform News 2014: Four DACA Recipients Sue Nebraska Over Driver's License Ban

A Nebraska federal judge said earlier this week that she will hear a lawsuit challenging the state over its denial of driver's licenses to immigrants covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Immigrant Advocates Want Obama to Act on Immigration Before November 2014 Elections

By Paola Hernández
On a telephone press conference on Wednesday, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and other immigrant advocates urged President Barack Obama to act on immigration immediately in response to reports of a delay.

Texas Local Debt Hits $328 Billion as National Guard Troops Remain Unpaid for Border Control

By Paola Hernández
The Texas Bond Review Board indicated the state's total local debt grew by $5 billion as the Lone Star State is having trouble compensating National Guard troops sent to the border.

Immigration Numbers Update: 13 Million Mexicans Immigrated to US in 2013, But Chinese Migrants Outnumber Other Latin Americans

By Paola Hernández
Mexican migrants have entered the U.S. in large numbers, but the United Nations' Department of Economic and Social Affairs revealed the second most common native country is not from Latin America.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Republican Texas Senator Downplays Government Shutdown Option Over Immigration

By Paola Hernández
At the Americans for Prosperity conference, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, downplayed his political party's plans for a government shutdown over the immigration crisis.

Immigration Reform Update: Advocacy, Civil Rights Groups Urge Obama to Ensure Executive Action Includes Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

By Paola Hernández
A coalition of Latino, Asian-American and LGBTQ advocacy and civil rights groups have urged President Barack Obama to ensure the LGBTQ community is included in any potential action regarding undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Border Problems: Gov. Chris Christie to Skip Mexico Border Visit During Economic, Trade Trip

By Paola Hernández
Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to arrive in Mexico for a three-day trade talk, but immigration might not be a top priority for the potential presidential candidate.

Riverside, California City Council Rejects Statement Showing Support of Humanitarian Efforts Toward Undocumented Immigrants

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, the city council of Riverside, California rejected a proposed statement showing the support of humanitarian efforts toward undocumented immigrants.

Long Island Immigrants, Faith Leaders and Advocates Call for Compassion and Due Process for 2,200 Undocumented Children

By Paola Hernández
Long Island immigrants, faith leaders, and advocates spoke out late last week to call for compassion and due process for the 2,200 unaccompanied children arriving in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Grandfather Ordered Deported to Mexico Gets One-Year Stay of Removal

By Paola Hernández
Catalino Guerrero, who was facing imminent deportation from the U.S., was told late last week that he has received a yearlong stay of removal.

Paul Ryan Confronted by DREAMers Again on Immigration Reform, Deportation and Vote to Defund DACA

By Paola Hernández
A national immigrant youth-led organization confronted Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., once again for his opposition against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

DREAMer to Congress: 'Think of Immigration as Saving Lives,' DACA Recipients See US as 'Land of Opportunities'

By Paola Hernández
Undocumented immigrants sacrifice their history in their native countries for the American Dream and new opportunities in the United States, and that is no different for DREAMer Hareth Andrade-Ayala.

'La Bestia' Trains & Immigration: Mexico Cracks Down on Freight Trains Along Popular Migration Route

By Paola Hernández
Authorities have stepped up monitoring of infamous train route In response to a record number of child migrants leaving Central America en route to the U.

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Applauds California's Immigration Policies Benefiting Immigrants in US

By Paola Hernández
Although Congress has yet to send President Barack Obama legislation addressing immigration, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto commended California for the state's efforts on the issue.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Obama Administration sticking to Deadline for Immigration

By Paola Hernández
Obama Administration sticking to deadline for immigration reform In keeping a self-imposed deadline in three weeks, President Barack Obama and his legal advisers have been working on immigration reform options, Bloomberg reports.

Immigration Court Update: Lawsuit Victory Allows Detained Immigrants 'Coerced' into ‘Voluntary’ Deportation to Return for Hearings

By Paola Hernández
Following a lawsuit from a civil rights organization, immigration authorities must provide access to proper legal options for detained immigrants.

Potential 2016 Presidential Candiate Marco Rubio Wants to Beef Up Border Security With More Cameras, Tracking and Patrol Agents

By Paola Hernández
In an interview published this week, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio shared his strong views on immigration, which differ immensely from his previous position.

Immigration and Deportation Update: Mexican Authorities Deported More Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors than US

By Paola Hernández
Mexican officials are reportedly deporting unaccompanied undocumented children at a higher rate than the United States.

Chamber of Commerce Awards California Rep. David Valadao: Republican Praised for Fighting for Immigration Reform, Drought Solutions

By Paola Hernández
On Monday morning, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., with the Spirit of Enterprise award in recognition for his work toward immigration reform and water solutions.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Visits California, Criticizes 'Unethical' Governors for Denying Immigrants Rights

By Paola Hernández
On Monday, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto began his two-day-long visit to California. On Monday, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto began his two-day visit to California.
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