Immigration Reform

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Donald Trump Takes Centerstage at First Primetime Republican Debate

The first primetime Republican presidential debate was highlighted by the issues, but the 10 GOP candidates also took the spotlight including businessman Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Cuban American Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Seven Republican Presidential Candidates Debate Immigration, Islamic State Terrorism

The first Republican presidential debate covered heavy topics ranging from electability, the Islamic State militant group, immigration and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. The first debate occurred at 5 p.m. EST with seven Republican candidates who did not meet the top 10 criteria by Fox News Channel. The top 10 would debate at a later timeslot of 9 p.m.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Requests Absence From DACA, DAPA Lawsuit Court Hearing

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson has asked to be excused from an immigration court hearing. Ahead of the Aug. 19 court hearing, a motion was filed on his behalf as Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas' Brownsville Division ordered his appearance and explain why he should not be in contempt of court.

Immigration News: 2 Undocumented Immigrants Named Into Huntington Park Commissions

Two undocumented immigrants were appointed to the Huntington Park commissions on Monday despite coming to the United States illegally.

Immigration Reform Latest: Bobby Jindal Wants 'Sanctuary City' Mayors 'Criminally Accountable'

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has joined the call to cease so-called "sanctuary cities," and said he would hold elected officials criminally accountable for not complying with federal law enforcement.

Immigration Reform News: 178 House Democrats Urge Homeland Security to End Immigrant Detention

House Democrats haven increased their call for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to end family detention after a federal court ruled against the policy.

Immigration News Today: Jeb Bush Calls for 'Rigorous' Path to Legal Status

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush revealed a six-point immigration plan involving border security and addressing "illegal" immigration.

Immigration News Today: Deadline for DACA Recipients to Return Erroneous DACA Work Permits Passes

The deadline has arrived for DACA recipients who mistakenly received a three-year employment authorization document to return it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office.

Donald Trump's National Campaign Manager Says to Round Up, Deport Immigrants

Appearing in a conservative radio show, Donald Trump’s national campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, said that under a Trump presidency, undocumented immigrants would be rounded up and deported.

Immigration News: Immigrant Rights Advocates Meet with Gov. John Kasich on DACA, DAPA Lawsuit

Presidential hopeful John Kasich met with advocates on Monday regarding a President's Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) lawsuit.

DACA News Today: Final Days for 2,100 3-Year DACA Recipients to Return Inaccurate Work Permits

Select beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have approximately 48 hours to return inaccurate permits to the federal government.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Jeb Bush Talks About Discrimination of 'Dark-Skinned' Son

In an interview with Telemundo earlier this year, 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush opened up about the discrimination that his half-Hispanic son experienced as a person of color.

Immigration News 2015: Latino Politicians Celebrate District Judge's Anti-Immigrant Detention Ruling

U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee's ruling against the detainment of immigrant women and children was met with acclaim by many Latino congressional lawmakers.

Despite Growing Anti-Immigration Rhetoric in Congress, Partisan Latino Groups Fail to Compromise

Latinos are a diverse community, and hundreds of individuals and organizations have aimed to represent each one of them. While many Latino-based organization may agree on an issue, political beliefs may ultimately dwindle opportunities of cooperation.

Latino Vote 'More Critical, Decisive Than Ever,' Says National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Chair Hector Sanchez

The chairman of a coalition encompassing 39 leading national and regional Latino organizations said the Latino vote will play a more influential role in the presidential election race.

Immigration News Today: Immigrant Detention Hearing Set by House Democrats as Judge Rules Against Detention Policy

A federal judge ruled for the release of hundreds of detained immigrant women and children, another blow to the Obama administration as congressional lawmakers seek to alter immigration laws.

Immigration Reform News: Obama's New ICE Guidelines Could Protect 87 Percent of Undocumented Immigrants From Deportation - Study

A new study found that a large percentage of undocumented immigrants will not be targeted for deportations due to a new policy being implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS.)

Immigration Reform News: Donald Trump Gains Support Visiting Town Near US-Mexico Border - Including Some Latinos

Ironically, Trump's controversial stance on immigration reform has also helped him garner support among a small sector of Hispanic residents living near the U.S-Mexican border.

Immigration Reform News: Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Push For Federal Policy to Protect Immigrant Labor

Dairy farmers from Wisconsin have joined the fight for immigration reform in order to save their businesses, which are heavily dependent on immigrant labor.

Obama Immigration Law: President Advised to Veto Anti-Immigration House Bill as Donald Trump Visits Border

The Obama administration revealed it will veto a House legislation affecting “sanctuary cities,” which have received national attention following the death of a San Francisco woman by an undocumented immigrant and remarks by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Immigration News Latest: Migration Rates From Mexico to US Drop Significantly

The migration rate from Mexico into the U.S. dropped significantly, based on new research, regardless if individuals are coming legally or illegally.
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