Unaccompanied Undocumented Immigrant Children Entering US At Lower Rate in 2015 Fiscal Year

Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. during 2014, the latest rate during the fiscal year, thus far, has been lower than last year.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Decision Date Unknown; Fate Rests on 3 Judges

The fate of President Barack Obama's deferred action executive actions rests with three judges, appointed by three different presidential administrations.

Nevada State Senate Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Nevada State Senate passed a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

GOP Prez Candidate Marco Rubio: 'DACA Is Important' But Wants Deferred Action to End

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the second Cuban-American Republican presidential candidate, said President Barack Obama's 2012 deferred action program "is important," but he wants to see the end of the deferred action program.

New Figures: All U.S. Undocumented Immigrants Could Contribute $2.2 Billion in Taxes Per Year

The 11.4 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. provide billions of dollars for local, state and federal taxes, based on a new study. According to a non-profit organization, tax contributions by undocumented immigrants would increase if immigration reform policies were approved.

Immigrant Rights Advocates to Rally at DACA, DAPA Fifth Circuit Court Hearing

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hold a hearing on President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions, and pro-immigration groups are set to make their voices heard.

Not Voting on Immigration Reform Will Be GOP's 'Biggest' Mistake, Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez

Ahead of the court hearing about President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said not voting on comprehensive immigration reform will be the "biggest and most consequential political mistakes" for the Republican Party.

New Report From White House Task Force Reveals Plan to Improve Immigrant Integration

The White House Task Force has released a new strategic action plan detailing a course of action geared towards improving immigrant and refugee integration in the U.S.

AFL-CIO Supports Obama's Deferred Action Programs for Undocumented Workers

One of the largest unions in the country has supported President Barack Obama in implementing his immigration executive actions, citing undocumented workers need workplace protection.

NYC Council Speaker to Pitch NYC Municipal ID Program For Undocumented Immigrants in Arizona

New York City's municipal ID program will be pitched in Arizona by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito later this month.

US State Department's Jill Esposito Talks New Pilot Program to Streamline Immigrant Visas, Improve Communication

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs is set to improve its immigrant visa process with a new pilot program and improved communication, which could particularly impact the tech sector. U.S. Department of State Director of Public and Diplomatic Liaison for the Bureau of Consular Affairs Jill Esposito spoke with Latin Post about new initiatives impacting the immigrant visa process, including after President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions.

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Answers From Health Department on Undocumented Immigrant Minors’ Health, Safety

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently sent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell a letter concerning the treatment, care and processing of unaccompanied undocumented immigration minors.

US Rep. Joaquin Castro Hopes DACA, DAPA Lawsuit Will Be Resolved Quickly

Several months have passed since President Barack Obama announced his immigration executive actions, but despite a district court judge's temporary injunction, Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, is confident the deferred action programs will be implemented.

Detained Mothers Host Hunger Strike in Texas Detention Center

The Karnes Family Detention Camp, in Karnes City, Texas, is home to a Holy Week hunger strike being demonstrated by 40 mothers who are protesting the detainment of their children as they await their asylum and immigration hearings, according to advocates.

Justice Department Officially Files Briefing on Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit

The US. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a brief to an appeals court against the 26 U.S. states blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions' two deferred action programs.

New York DREAM Act Sponsors Respond Latest Setback in State Budget Debate

Sponsors of the New York Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act have critically responded to the state's annual budget's exclusion to provide in-state tuition assistance for undocumented immigrants.
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