Immigration

US Immigration Courts Backlogged Due to Influx of Undocumented Immigrant Minors

The U.S. Immigration Courts are reportedly overwhelmed with immigration cases, but despite President Barack Obama's efforts to ease the border crisis, the courts will see a further backlog of cases. According to National Association of Immigration Judges President Dana Leigh Marks, who has been presiding over immigration cases since 1987, "We are reaching a point of implosion, if we have not already reached it."

Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to US-Mexico Border Due to Federal Government's 'Empty Promises'

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced on Monday plans to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border to help secure the border.

Immigration News 2014: Florida Republican Rep. Rich Nugent Says Unaccompanied Minors Are 'Gang Members' Raised in Murder, Rape Culture

On Monday, Florida Republican Rep. Rich Nugent shared his take on the influx of unaccompanied Central American minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that many of them were involved with gangs in their homeland and are a thus a threat.

US Customs and Border Protection Airs 'La Bestia' Song to Central America Radio About Immigration Travel Dangers

To ease the influx of undocumented immigrants from crossing the U.S. border from Mexico, music about the dangers of the immigration journey hit the airwaves in Central America.

Child Immigration News: President Obama to Meet With Central American Leaders Over Crisis

President Obama will meet with leaders from Central America to discuss ways to curb the high numbers of unaccompanied children crossing into the United States.

Immigration Reform News in Florida: State's Financial Services Department Raids Fruit Dynamics Packing Plant

The Florida Department of Financial Services raided the Fruit Dynamics packing plant in Florida A raid by the Florida Department of Financial Services of the Fruit Dynamics packing plant in Naples Florida has left over 100 workers behind bars.

Republicans & Immigration Reform: GOP Stance Creates Divisions, Opposes Obama

The Republicans are not exactly fans of President Obama's Immigration Reform. The latest immigration border crisis with underage immigrant children crossing the frontiers could be the Republicans' most revealing stance on immigration reform yet.

US-Mexico Border Crossing: Hundreds of Demonstrations Held Over Regarding Border Crisis

Several hundred protests were held throughout the nation on Friday and Saturday regarding the influx of undocumented immigrant children fleeing their homes in Central America to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Child Immigration Situation: Hundreds of Protests Planned This Weekend Over Immigration Crisis

Support and opposition of the influx of child migrants will square off over the weekend. Protesters are taking to the streets all over the country this weekend in response to the U.

Latino Rights Group Denied Grant by Catholic Organization for Being Linked to Marriage Equality Activism

Immigrant and worker's rights group VOZ was denied a large grant by a Latino Catholic organization due to their affiliation with a group that supports same-sex marriage.

Unaccompanied Border Children Often Survivors of Sexual Violence and Gang Threats

Human Rights groups continue to speak out about unaccompanied border children saying they are running away from gang violence and sexual abuse. President Obama will meet with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras next Friday.

Child Immigration Crisis: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Open to Housing Immigrant Children From Central America

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday during a visit to Iowa that he is open to reviewing requests to accept unaccompanied immigrant children into his state.

President Barack Obama, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Discuss Immigration Crisis, Opposition to Cornyn-Cuellar Immigration Bill

President Barack Obama met with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the immigration system and crisis on the southern border of the U.S. on Wednesday.

Drug News: Honduran President Asks US to Help Curb Drug Violence

President says drug violence is a primary reason for the current immigration crisis Juan Orlando Hernandez, the president of Honduras, has requested help from the U.

President Barack Obama, GOP's Response to Undocumented Immigrants Crisis Faces Public Disapproval

The public disapproves of President Barack Obamas and the GOP's handling of the immigration crisis, based on new polling data.

Immigration Reform in New York: State DREAM Act's Future Addressed by Bill's Sponsor, Impact on Economy

FWD.us, the Association for a Better New York and New York University hosted an "Immigration Reform for New York State in the 21st Century Economy" panel moderated by Time Warner Cable News NY1 Noticias' "Pura Politica" anchor Juan Manuel Benitz. "Right now, immigration reform is incredibly political," said FWD.us National Organizing Director Lisa Conn, adding, "It's one of those issues that you might offend someone if you talk about it because it's so political."

Undocumented Immigration Reform: Migrants Continue to Cross Via River, Train as Mexico Fails to Release Plans on Securing Guatemala Border

Despite Mexico's promise to help the United States' illegal immigration problem by securing its Guatemalan border, plans have yet to be specified, and illegal immigration continues.

Coalition of New York Immigration Groups Announces Next Phase Campaign for Reform

Immigration coalition advocates for DACA expansion and Obama Administration to move on his promises and commitments for immigration reform and Governors meet with HHS secretary regarding border children and placments.

CNN Immigration Panel Stirs Up Controversy: Mexican-Born Comedian Paul Rodriguez, Host Don Lemon Discuss Debate

The immigration debate has reached a new crescendo after Don Lemon's recent segment on CNN. The immigration debate has reached a new crescendo after Don Lemon's recent segment on CNN.

Pope Francis News: Catholic Church Leader Says Child Migrants in US Should 'Be Welcomed'

Pontiff steps in as U.S. immigration crisis approached boiling point. Speaking on Monday at a Vatican conference in Mexico City, Pope Francis said that thousands of unaccompanied child migrants should "be welcomed and protected" when they come to the U.
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