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Texas Local Debt Hits $328 Billion as National Guard Troops Remain Unpaid for Border Control

The Texas Bond Review Board indicated the state's total local debt grew by $5 billion as the Lone Star State is having trouble compensating National Guard troops sent to the border.

Immigration Numbers Update: 13 Million Mexicans Immigrated to US in 2013, But Chinese Migrants Outnumber Other Latin Americans

By Paola Hernández
Mexican migrants have entered the U.S. in large numbers, but the United Nations' Department of Economic and Social Affairs revealed the second most common native country is not from Latin America.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Republican Texas Senator Downplays Government Shutdown Option Over Immigration

By Paola Hernández
At the Americans for Prosperity conference, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, downplayed his political party's plans for a government shutdown over the immigration crisis.

Immigration Reform Update: Advocacy, Civil Rights Groups Urge Obama to Ensure Executive Action Includes Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

By Paola Hernández
A coalition of Latino, Asian-American and LGBTQ advocacy and civil rights groups have urged President Barack Obama to ensure the LGBTQ community is included in any potential action regarding undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Border Problems: Gov. Chris Christie to Skip Mexico Border Visit During Economic, Trade Trip

By Paola Hernández
Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to arrive in Mexico for a three-day trade talk, but immigration might not be a top priority for the potential presidential candidate.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Court Rules Women Suffering from Domestic Abuse can Apply for Asylum in US

By Paola Hernández
The ruling is a big win for immigrant women escaping abusive husbands and wanting to start a new life in the United States.

Paul Ryan Confronted by DREAMers Again on Immigration Reform, Deportation and Vote to Defund DACA

By Paola Hernández
A national immigrant youth-led organization confronted Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., once again for his opposition against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

DREAMer to Congress: 'Think of Immigration as Saving Lives,' DACA Recipients See US as 'Land of Opportunities'

By Paola Hernández
Undocumented immigrants sacrifice their history in their native countries for the American Dream and new opportunities in the United States, and that is no different for DREAMer Hareth Andrade-Ayala.

President Barack Obama Nominates Three Latinos to Key Roles, Including ICE and Small Business Administration

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama announced his latest nominations to "key" administration posts, including three Latinos, which could affect immigration management.

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Applauds California's Immigration Policies Benefiting Immigrants in US

By Paola Hernández
Although Congress has yet to send President Barack Obama legislation addressing immigration, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto commended California for the state's efforts on the issue.

Immigration Court Update: Lawsuit Victory Allows Detained Immigrants 'Coerced' into ‘Voluntary’ Deportation to Return for Hearings

By Paola Hernández
Following a lawsuit from a civil rights organization, immigration authorities must provide access to proper legal options for detained immigrants.

Ferguson Protest Update: Militarization of Arizona's Maricopa County Police Raise Concerns of 1033 Program, Missing Weapons

By Paola Hernández
Following criticism of the militarization of law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent order for a review of such activities, national organizations are highlighting Arizona police and their use of military-grade weapons.

Immigration and Deportation Update: Mexican Authorities Deported More Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors than US

By Paola Hernández
Mexican officials are reportedly deporting unaccompanied undocumented children at a higher rate than the United States.

Immigration Reform Update: DREAMers Protest Sen. Marco Rubio, Claim Republican Wants to Deport DACA Recipients

By Paola Hernández
DREAMers protested Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for his "flip flopping" on immigration reform.

DREAMer Recounts Difficult Journey from Mexico, DACA Opportunities, Immigration Reform Developments

By Paola Hernández
It was a difficult three-day walk for 9-year-old Rubi Sanchez and her family as they escaped life from Mexico because of the presence of drug cartels in their state. Now 19 years old, Sanchez recounted her life as an immigrant and recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Immigration Reform Update: California Lawmakers to Pass $3 Million for Unaccompanied, Undocumented Children's Legal Aid

By Paola Hernández
California lawmakers are attempting to pass $3 million to provide legal counsel for unaccompanied, undocumented immigrant children in immigration court.

Immigration Courts Speed Review of Undocumented Immigrant Children Due to New Obama Directive

By Paola Hernández
Immigration courts nationwide are encountering a backlog of scheduled cases as an influx of undocumentd immigrant children enter the U.S. The Baltimore Immigration Court is receiving attention for rapidly expediting cases, which could be a concern for the unaccompanied minor's future in the U.S.

Immigrants' Rights Groups Sue US Government for Violating Immigration, Deportation Laws Against Mothers, Children

By Paola Hernández
National immigrants' rights groups are suing the U.S. government over claims of lack of due process for "scores" of Central American women and children at the Artesia immigrant detention facility in New Mexico.

NY City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Municipal ID Program

By Paola Hernández
Melissa Mark-Viverito has boosted a flagship program, which seeks to provide representation and identification to undocumented people, and she has helped to foster the NYC municipal ID program.

Paul Ryan on the Issues: Congressman Talks Ferguson, Immigration, ISIS and Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, has been making the media rounds and spoke about ongoing issues including immigration, Islamic State, 2016 elections and the events in Ferguson, Missouri.

Immigration News Update: ICE, Honduras Police Sign Memorandum to Share Immigration, Criminal Record History

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a memorandum with the Honduran National Police agreeing to cooperate in future investigations involving Honduran nationals.
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