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DACA News: Four Years Later: Here's How Many Immigrants Have Utilized the Deferred Action Program

It's June 15 once again, and it's another year since President Barack Obama announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allowed more than 700,000 undocumented immigrant youths to stay in the U.S.

TheDream. US Launches Unprecedented Scholarship for DREAMers Denied of College Access

TheDream.US launched a new scholarship program hailed as "groundbreaking," in the way it seeks to aid immigrants "locked out" of the chance to pursue higher education.

Immigration News: Obama DAPA Executive Action SCOTUS Hearing Unites Latino, Immigrant Rights Leaders

On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from supporters and opponents of President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, all while Latino and immigrant rights groups rallied outside in support of the deferred action programs.

Immigration News 2016 Today: GOP Senators Challenge Obama's Immigration Executive Actions in Supreme Court Lawsuit

A coalition of U.S. Republican senators filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Hispanic Groups: House Resolution Against DAPA, DACA+ Is 'Direct Attack' on Immigrants

Latino groups are not happy with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution granting Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to right to file an amicus brief opposing the President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Latino Democrats Attack 'Out of Touch' GOP's Anti-DAPA, DACA Resolution

House lawmakers were battling Thursday morning over House Speaker Paul Ryan's, R-Wisc., resolution against President Barack Obama’s immigration executive actions.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: Vows Not to Deport Immigrant Children During Her Presidency

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders issued a promise, if either is elected U.S. president, to not deport undocumented immigrant children.

Congressional Democrats to Supreme Court: Obama's DAPA, DACA Expansion Action Are Constitutional

More than 220 congressional lawmakers filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions lawsuit.

Donald Trump Scores Immigration Hardliner Jeff Sessions' Endorsement

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received his first endorsement from a current U.S. senator who has had a strong record on curbing immigration.

DAPA Will Increase Family Income, Have Little Impact on Labor Participation

A DAPA recipient's family could see an income increase of 10 percent if the deferred action program were officially implemented.

Nevada Caucus 2016: Democratic Candidates, Supporters Make Their Final Campaign Push

The campaigns and supports of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are preparing to engage Latinos and immigrants supporters as Nevada caucus weekend approaches.

Scalia Death: What's Next in Supreme Court's DACA, DAPA Case?

Despite the sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a decision on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions lawsuit can still take place without him.

DREAMer César Vargas Becomes First DACAmented Lawyer in New York

César Vargas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, was finally sworn as a lawyer in New York after a lengthy court battle.

State of the Union 2016: First Lady Michelle Obama Invites DREAMer Veteran

For Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, First Lady Michelle Obama invited several guests to sit by her, including immigration and refugee rights advocates.

School Program in California Gives Undocumented Students Opportunity to Explore Their Native Country Mexico for 24 Days

31 undocumented students from California have been given an opportunity to explore their home country of Mexico for 24 days, Salvadoran students also seek the same opportunity.

Immigration News Today: Martin O'Malley Meets With Hunger Strikers, Immigrant Detainee Family

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley met with hunger strikers and immigrant detainees on Tuesday ahead of his immigration address at the National Immigrant Integration Conference.

Hillary Clinton Defends Immigrants Against GOP Rhetoric, Receives Rep. Luis Gutierrez's Endorsement

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of Rep. Luis Gutierrez and reiterated her immigration stance despite activists protesting her policies.

Immigration Reform News Today: 84 City, Council Officials Urge Supreme Court to Review DAPA Lawsuit

Dozens of city and county officials have joined the call for the U.S. Supreme Court to review the lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Obama Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Supreme Court Denies Texas' 30-Day Extension

The U.S. Supreme Court granted opponents of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions more time to prepare its case against DAPA and DACA’s expansion.

Obama Immigration Executive Order: DAPA, DACA Economic Benefits For Top 5 GOP Candidates' States

The Republican presidential candidates have opposed President Barack Obama’s 2014 immigration executive actions, but what are the financial gains if the deferred action programs were in effect?

Hillary Clinton Facebook Q&A: Clinton Admits 'Poor Choice of Words' After Saying 'Illegal' Immigrant at Campaign Stop

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton responded to criticism of using the term “illegal” during a campaign stop.
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