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Immigration News 2015: 'Historic Levels' of Agents for Border Security, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Says

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson provided a border security update, including the DHS' enforcement policies following President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions of 2014.

Puerto Rico News: Seven Undocumented Immigrants Apprehended in Puerto Rico

A group of undocumented Dominican immigrants were arrested shortly after arriving in Puerto Rico aboard a small boat called a "yola."

Immigration News Today: Unaccompanied Undocumented Children Entering US At Lower Rate in 2015

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.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Appears in Court for Hearing In Racial Profiling Case

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio appeared in an Arizona court on Tuesday for a hearing to face civil contempt-of-court charges.

Immigration News Today: 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.

Immigration Reform News 2015: 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.

Immigration Reform News: Federal Appeals Court Hear Opening Arguments in Case Over Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

The legal fight over President Barack Obama's executive order to protect up to 5 million undocumented residents from deportation heated up on Friday as opening arguments in the case were presented before a federal appeals court.

Undocumented Immigrants in the US: Study Shows Ohio is Least Accommodating State to Undocumented Immigrants

A recent study released Thursday shows that Ohio is the least state to promote the health and well-being of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration News 2015: All US 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.

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

Immigration Reform Update: AFL-CIO Supports 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.

Immigration Reform News: Majority of Latinos and Blacks Support Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

A new survey reveals that Hispanic Americans overwhelmingly support President Obama's executive action to legalize millions of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News: California Democrats Unveil Bills Aimed at Improving Lives of Undocumented Immigrants

California's Democratic legislators along with immigration and Latino activisits announced a new packed of bills that aims to fill the immigration reform gap left by the federal government.

Tufts University Offering Financial Aid to Undocumented Students

Tufts University, located in Massachusetts, has opted to advocate for undocumented students by offering them financial aid so they might fund their undergraduate education and find further success in their futures.

Immigration Reform News: City Mayors Push Courts to Allow Obama's Executive Order on Immigration to Move Forward

Leaders from 73 different cities and counties across the country signed on to a legal brief filed on Monday backing President Obama's executive actions on immigration and asking an appeals court to allow the president's deportation relief policies to move forward.

Immigration Reform News Update: NYC Council Speaker to Pitch NYC Municipal ID Program in Arizona

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

Immigration Reform News Today: Ted Cruz Letter to HHS Inquires 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.

Immigration Reform News Today: 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.

Immigration Reform News: AFL-CIO Launches 'We Rise' Campaign to Train and Organize Immigrant Workers

The AFL-CIO launched a three-day national immigration training program on Tuesday to help undocumented immigrants take advantage of President Obama's executive order for new immigration relief measures.

United States Signs Agreement with Mexico, Ecuador, and Philippines to Improve Immigrant Union Efforts

In an effort to establish outreach programs designed to inform immigrants of their rights regarding U.S.-related labor organizing, The federal government has signed agreements with Mexico, Ecuador, and the Philippines.

Immigration Reform News Today: New York DREAM Act Not Included in State Budget Despite 'Priority' Status by Gov. Andrew Cuomo

New York State government officials have agreed on its next annual budget, and while education funds have increased, there is no support for the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.
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