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IMMIGRATION: Is Border Security Improved Enough?
May 21, 2013 | by Daniel C. Vock for Pew States | Latino Daily News
Border security is a crucial part of the immigration overhaul creeping forward on Capitol Hill—as it was during Washington’s last, doomed attempt to tackle the issue. But in the seven years since, the security situation along the U.S.-Mexico border has been transformed. continue reading »
OPINION: The Missing Link in Immigration Reform
March 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
The big question, is what happens after immigration reform passes, particularly with regard to educational opportunities for more than 11 million residents? continue reading »
Immigration News: Speaker Boehner Gives Support to Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
House Speaker John Boehner gave his support Tuesday for a provisional plan for U.S. immigration reform, to be worked on by a bipartisan group of eight House members. continue reading »
Immigration News: Number of Illegal Border Crossing Deaths Rose by 27% in 2012
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In immigration news, the number of border crosser deaths has dramatically risen by 27 percent from 2011 to 2012 according to a new study. continue reading »
REPORT: Immigrant Temporary Workers Systematically Exploited and Abused, Most from Mexico
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Unions and human rights defense organizations on Tuesday denounced before a panel of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights what they describe as the "systematic exploitation" of immigrant temporary workers in the United States. continue reading »
In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrant Students Closer to a Reality in Colorado
March 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A law that would allow Colorado’s undocumented students in-state tuition rates is closer to becoming a reality after the Colorado House gave its initial approval in a voice vote. continue reading »
Immigration News: ACLU Keeps Miindful Eye on Arizona’s Application of SB 1070
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In immigration news, the American Civil Liberties Union is keeping a mindful eye on how the state is applying its strict immigration law known as SB 1070. They are monitoring some 2,000 complaints to see if the law is unfairly targeting Latinos and other potential victims of racial profiling. continue reading »
National Mobilization Demanding Immigration Reform Launches out of Chicago
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Families affected by deportations and pro-immigrant advocates are launching a national mobilization demand immigration reform pass in Congres. The organizers will launch out of Chicago. continue reading »
Immigrant Women Advocates Disappointed Additional U-Visas Will Not be Issued
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) commends the Senate’s passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), but expresses concern over the exclusion of critical provisions for immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence. continue reading »
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro Urges House of Rep to Move on Immigration Reform
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Julian Castro, the popular Democratic mayor of San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday urged the House of Representatives to approve comprehensive immigration reform. continue reading »
President Seeks Support from Unions on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Barack Obama asked Tuesday for support from unions and activists to pressure Congress into approving comprehensive immigration reform this year. continue reading »
Archbishop Jose Gomez Speaks Out on Immigration
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, welcomed principles set forth by a group of eight U.S. Senators as a blueprint for reform the country’s immigration system. continue reading »
Celcilia Munoz - The Four Things President Obama Wants to Do to Fix Immigration
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Right now, there are 11 million people living in a shadow economy. There are Americans waiting in long lines to reunite with their families. There are employers who are exploiting the system by hiring undocumented workers, and that threatens the wages and working conditions of American workers. None of this is good for the economy, and it isn’t fair for the middle class. continue reading »
MALDEF Responds to President’s Speech on Immigration
January 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
MALDEF President and General Counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech on immigration today: continue reading »
President Obama Urges Congress to Act Quickly on Immigration Reform
January 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that if the U.S. Congress does not act quickly on immigration reform, he will send his own proposal that guarantees "a fair process" for undocumented immigrants "to earn their way" toward legalization and citizenship. continue reading »
Hispanic National Bar Commends Bipartisan Proposal for Immigration Reform
January 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) commends the announcement by the Senate group of eight proposing a bipartisan framework for immigration reform. continue reading »
REPORT: Border Protection Agency Reveals Struggles with Corruption
January 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Center for Investigative Reporting is reporting that since Oct. 1, 2004, 147 Customs and Border Protection officers and agents have been charged with or convicted of corruption-related offenses, ranging from taking bribes to stealing government money continue reading »
NALEO Applauds Bipartisan Push in Senate for Immigration Reform
January 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Organization calls for legislation that will make the naturalization process more accessible to immigrants and fully integrate new Americans into the fabric of society - The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials continue reading »
Women Advocacy Organizations Urge for Humane Immigration Reform
January 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today, the National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights(NCIWR) and organizations concerned with women’s rights across the country released Statement of Principles on Women and Immigration Reform. continue reading »
Immigrant Friends and Foes Debate the Definition of “Comprehensive Immigration Reform”
December 11, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | HS News Network
Nearly everyone agrees that an immigration reform bill of some sort will be introduced in Congress in the near future given the pivotal role that Latinos and immigrants played in getting President Obama reelected. continue reading »
