Obama Immigration Executive Action Supported by Former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano

While President Barack Obama is scheduled to announce an executive action on immigration policy in the next few weeks, former Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano proclaimed her support of the president due to inaction from Congress.

DREAMers Protest North Carolina Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan's Immigration Stance While at Campaign Event

A North Carolina-based organization comprising of undocumented immigrant youths protested the state's Democratic senator and her stance of the immigrant rights and the DREAM Act.

Immigrant Rights Advocates File Lawsuit to Release FOIA Information on Artesia Detention Facility

Immigrant rights groups have filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the federal government in hopes to release documents pertaining to the expedited removal process of undocumented immigrant families.

Healthcare.gov EZ Application Not for Documented Immigrants or Naturalized US Citizens

The second open-enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) HealthCare.gov federal exchange is less than a month away, but documented immigrants and naturalized U.S. citizens should be prepared to encounter application problems.

White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

With President Barack Obama scheduled to issue an executive action on immigration in the coming weeks, the White House reaffirmed its position on providing legal representation to undocumented immigrant children.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration 'Violates' Constitution and Rule of Law, Says Rep. Steve King

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said President Barack Obama's potential executive action on immigration could result in the U.S. becoming a third-world country.

Immigration Reform Policy Splits Voter Opinion in Kentucky's US Senate Election

Kentuckians are reportedly split on how to address the current immigration policies of the U.S. based on a new survey data.

Immigration Reform Economy Benefits: Comprehensive Reform Is 'Economic Imperative' for US, Says Labor Secretary Thomas Perez

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez identified immigration as one step to "shared prosperity" for the U.S. economy.

Honduras Near 'Failed State' Status Due to Free Trade Agreement, Says Labor and Latino Leaders

Representatives from national Latino and labor organizations described the situation one of the Central American countries as "unbearable" while natives continue to migrate north into Mexico and the United States.

Senate Democrats to Homeland Security Secretary: Refugee Mothers and Children 'Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals'

Several Senate Democrats penned a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about their opposition to the creation of the largest immigrant detention facility in the country.

Undocumented Immigrants Given Bail Rights in Arizona, Court Rules Prop 100 Unconstitutional

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has struck down an Arizona state constitutional amendment that banned judges from considering bail for undocumented immigrants suspected of a crime.

Barack Obama Executive Order Signed to Protect Consumer Credit, Transactions and Identity Theft Victims

While most Americans anticipate President Barack Obama to announce an executive order for immigration reform, he instead announced action to address government credit card security.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: 'Raw Politics' Behind Immigration Reform Delay, Boehner Says

When President Barack Obama announced a delay on his immigration executive action, he said politics was not behind the decision, but Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, disagreed.

Kentucky Democrat Candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes Criticized for 'Illegal' Immigrant Statement

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes had their first debate ahead of midterm Election Day, but it's the Democratic Senate candidate that's receiving criticism for her latest immigration campaign advertisement.

Number of Unaccompanied, Undocumented Immigrants Apprehended by Border Patrol Up 77 Percent from 2013

U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated the number of undocumented immigrant children encountered on the southwest U.S. border.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Expands Mobile App, Adds Support for Android, Available in Spanish

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expanded its mobile app, adding support for Google Android devices and Spanish-language users.
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