Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform News Today: Immigrant Leaders to Confront ICE During DAPA Court Hearing

Immigrant rights advocates announced they will protest in support of a deferred action program while outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: DREAMer Activist Clashes With GOP Candidate at Campaign Event

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush reacted "condescendingly" when a supporter of the so-called DREAM Act approached the Republican presidential candidate at a rally over the weekend, the immigration-advocacy group America's Voice complained.

Immigration News 2015: Solitary Confinement in NJ Immigration Detention Centers Overused, Harmful to Immigrant Health

Solitary confinement in New Jersey's immigration detention centers has been used too often and resulted in harm to immigrant's health and violates the right to due process, according to a new report titled "23 Hours in the Box, Solitary Confinement in New Jersey Immigration Detention."

Immigration Reform News: Six People Arrested at White House Rally for Transgender Immigrants

Six activists advocating for the rights of undocumented transgender immigrants were arrested during a protest near the White House on Tuesday.

Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz: Trump Shouldn’t Apologize for Immigration Comments, Says ‘Amnesty Is Wrong’ [Watch]

The Texas senator defends GOP presidential rival Donald Trump's stance on immigration. Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Donald Trump should not apologize "for speaking out against the problem that is illegal immigration" during an interview on the Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday.

Carlos Slim Drops Donald Trump Project Following His Anti-Mexican Comments

A third company has announced that it is cutting ties with 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump following his recent anti-immigration comments about Mexican immigrants.

Immigration Reform News Today: ICE Announces New Guidelines For Detained Transgender Immigrants

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced new guidelines when detaining transgender immigrants.

Donald Trump Fired From NBC: Latino Politicians, Advocates Applaud NBC

Latinos have applauded NBCUniversal’s decision to end its “business relationship” with real-estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his anti-immigration remarks.

DNC Director of Hispanic Media Says GOP Candidates' Lack of Support For Immigrants Is 'Offensive' to Latinos

With the U.S. Latino population steadily increasing, they have become a necessary electorate for political parties to draw. While Latinos have been stereotyped to be liberal or Democratic, the Democratic Party is still making the effort to work for their vote.

Bobby Jindal Says Immigrants ‘Should Adopt Our Values, Learn English’

A Bobby Jindal super PAC released its first major advertisement, and it called for immigrants to learn English and adopt U.S. values.

Ann Coulter on Immigration: Conservative Commentator Calls for 10-Year Freeze on Immigration Into the US [Video]

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter said that the U.S. should close its borders for 10 years and blamed "left-wingers who hate America" for corrupting the U.S. immigration system.

Immigration News 2015: 35 California Counties Grant Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Thirty-five predominantly rural California counties will soon allow undocumented immigrants to access its healthcare system. This follows the recent trend throughout state granting undocumented immigrants the ability to enroll in state insurance systems.

Immigration News Today: NBC Universal Severs Ties with Donald Trump After Nearly 40 Latino Groups Speak Out

A coalition comprising of dozens of Latino organizations have called for NBCUniversal to end its business relationship with Donald Trump, a Republican Party presidential candidate.

Immigration News: Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich Confronted by Latino Child on DACA and DAPA

Immigration activists confronted Ohio’s Republican governor John Kasich this week during a trip to Iowa, asking him about his state’s lawsuit against DAPA and extended DACA. The governor is believed to be a Republican hopeful and was pressed on his stance on immigration.

Homeland Security to Shorten Family Stays, Set New Bond Process at Immigrant Detention Centers

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Immigrant Detention Centers: DHS Secretary Johnson's Policy Changes Met With Mixed Responses

Immigrant rights advocates are responding to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Immigration News Today: Undocumented Transgendered Immigrant Explains Why She Heckled President Obama at LGBT Reception

An immigrant transgendered woman heckled President Barack Obama while honoring LGBT Pride Month in the White House on Wednesday. She explained her reasons to interrupt Obama in a post on Thursday.

Immigration Reform News: House Democrats' Concern of Immigrant 'Prison Camps' in Texas Continues

Eight congressional Democrats have returned from visiting two immigrant detention centers in Texas, and they agreed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to improve the detainees’ living conditions.

Immigration: 5.5 Million US Citizen Children Affected by DAPA Decision, Report Says

A recent report shows who would be most impacted if the courts ultimately decide against President Barack Obama's executive actions. An estimated 5.5 million U.S. citizen children whose parents are undocumented could benefit from DAPA. However, the action is currently blocked while a lawsuit filed by 26 states makes its way through the courts.

Immigration News Today: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Announces 'Substantial Changes' in Immigration Detention Policy

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson said he understands the "sensitive and unique nature of detaining families" but continued to defend the practice.

Immigration News: GOP Senator Jeff Sessions Introduces New Immigration Enforcement Bill

Republican Senator Jeff Sessions of Arizona has introduced a new bill aimed at strengthening Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while also cracking down on city that protect undocumented immigrants. The bill is named after two police officers that lost their lives at the hands of an undocumented immigrant.
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