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RUBIO WATCH- STARS Act Highlights Potential Pitfalls of Rubio DREAM Proposal
June 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
When news broke yesterday that a Florida congressman introduced an alternative version of the DREAM Act, many assumed it was Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been promising for months to introduce such legislation. In fact, the bill in question—dubbed the STARS Act—was introduced by Rep. continue reading »
Florida Congressman Introduces His Complicated, Onerous Alternative To The DREAM Act
June 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Immigration remains a divisive issue for Republicans, with a faction of the party backing anti-immigrant laws while others are more moderate. On the campaign trail, Mitt Romney tried to straddle the divide. He first promised to veto the DREAM Act to win over hard right primary voters, before saying in April that he would be OK with the legislation for people who serve in the military. continue reading »
Law Professors Agree: Obama Has Executive Power To Provide Relief To Dreamers
June 2, 2012 | by Americas Voice Online | Latino Daily News
Since the DREAM Act was narrowly defeated in Congress in December 2010, DREAMers around the country have been calling on President Obama to provide executive relief to immigrant youth and their families. However, the Obama Administration has repeatedly stalled, saying that they lack the legal authority to grant this type of relief. continue reading »
Elizabeth Olivas Back in U.S. for Graduation After Being Stuck in Immigration Web in Mexico
June 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Elizabeth Olivas was looking forward to graduated high school and going on to college and until Friday morning see saw the experience slipping away. When she was just 4 years old, Elizabeth was brought to the U.S. (India continue reading »
Activists Push Gov’t to Implement Proposal Allowing Spouses, Children of Citizens to Stay in U.S.
June 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Several pro-immigrant organizations demanded on Thursday that the Obama administration implement the proposal for a new procedure that would allow the spouses and children of U.S. citizens to remain in the country while their immigration situation is regularized. continue reading »
ICE Increases Number of Agents to Focus on Deportation of Criminal Undocumented
May 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Without public notice, on May 14, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increased the number of agents tasked with finding and deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. continue reading »
Remembering Jose Gutierrez on Memorial Day
May 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Por Que
Jose Gutierrez gave his life for this country like the many others that we honor today on Memorial Day except that he did not have the title of citizen when he enlisted nor when he died. continue reading »
Lawsuit Filed Against US Senate Over Fillibuster Rule Preventing DREAM Act Vote, Other Legislation
May 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Common Cause filed a 52-page lawsuit last week asking the U.S. District Court in Washington to declare that the Senate’s filibuster rule is unconstitutional and violates the core American principle of majority rule. continue reading »
Rubio Watch: Sen. Rubio Sympathizes with, then Attacks, Blameless Children
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has talked ... and talked ... and talked about introducing a bill that would provide legal status to, as he says, blameless undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children. We have welcomed the Florida senator’s entry into this important discussion and have been anxious to see his bill and the strong Republican support that he has promised. continue reading »
Colleges Starting to Welcome Undocumented Immigrant Students
May 10, 2012 | by USA Today | Latino Daily News
Although an extremely small Catholic college in suburban Chicago, Dominican University continues to demonstrate its passion towards social justice by admitting and many times financing undocumented immigrants’ college education. continue reading »
Rubio Watch: Rubio Proposal Overlooks Obstacles Ahead For DREAMers
May 5, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | HS News Network
Though it has yet to be introduced in Congress, Senator Marco Rubio’s alternative to the DREAM Act received an appraisal from the Washington Post this week, which noted that it represents an effort to shake the hard-line anti-immigrant sentiment voiced by many leading conservative politicians. The editorial also noted, however, that the outlines of his proposal promote what’s tantamount to “permanent second-class status.” continue reading »
Faces of the DREAM Act: Jose Luis Zelaya Denied Admittance to Texas A&M Student Gov’t
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An undocumented student at Texas A&M has been denied a student government position once again due to his citizenship status. Earlier this year, HS-News shared the story of Jose Luis Zelaya, continue reading »
Rubio Watch: Rubio’s ‘Dream Act Light’ Jumbles Immigration Issue
May 2, 2012 | by npr | HS News Network
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio spent the week in the spotlight as the latest potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. The Hispanic lawmaker, anointed as the party's best hope for appealing to more Latino voters, came loaded for bear — rolling out an alternative to the Democrats' Dream Act. continue reading »
ICE Plans to Deport 14 Year-Old New Yorker , Victoria Tomorrow
April 28, 2012 | by Americas Voice Online | Latino Daily News
This week, Dream Activist brings us news of a ninth grader who is scheduled to be deported this coming Sunday. According to their petition: Victoria was brought to the US when she was only 3 years old. Carina, Victoria’s mother wanted to give her little girl a better future, something she couldn’t do in Argentina. She worked hard to provide Victoria with everything she needed, including a good education. continue reading »
Rubio and Romney Together on the Campaign Trail
April 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
As the Republican Party solidifies Romney as their choice for the GOP Presidential nominee, the time has come for his running mate to be chosen. continue reading »
Reaction to Senator Marco Rubio’s DREAM Act Proposal
April 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
This is in response to Rubio’s and Romney’s DREAM Act proposal. No call has to be raised and it is reasonable to ask Republicans to support Republican Orrin Hatch’s version of the DREAM Act. continue reading »
“UndocuMemes”: Can Immigration Issues, the DREAM Act be Funny?
April 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Dubbed "UndocuMemes," memes geared toward those fighting laws pertaining to immigration and the DREAM Act, are quickly gaining popularity. continue reading »
California DREAM Act Applications Now Available
April 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The California DREAM Act application, approved in October of last year, is now open for students who qualify. Students who qualify under the 'Student Aid Application for Dream Act Students (SAADAS) will receive student financial aid. continue reading »
Grammy-Nominated Artist Gustavo Galindo Shows Support for Latino Youth, DREAM Act
April 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Singer Gustavo Galindo, who was nominated for a Grammy for his disco debut, came out on Tuesday in favor of the DREAM Act after meeting with a group of Hispanic students in Chicago. continue reading »
Marco Rubio Says The Dream Act Will Encourage Illegal ‘Chain Migration’ Ignores His Family Path
April 7, 2012 | by Somos Republicans | Latino Daily News
Marco Rubio Says The Dream Act Will Encourage Illegal ‘Chain Migration’ (VIDEO) however, we note that Senator Rubio’s father, mother and brother entered the United States upon the invitation of a relative, what he has called: “chain migration”. Thereafter, they all enjoyed the benefits of the Cuban Adjustment Act. continue reading »
