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Ecuador Serving as Gateway to Brazil for Haitian Immigrants
February 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Ecuador has become the door of South America to Haitian immigrants who want to go to Brazil in search of a better life than living in their country, devastated by the earthquake of 2010 continue reading »
The Incredible Shrinking Rep. Lamar Smith
February 8, 2012 | by Americas Voice Online | HS News Network
Does anyone (besides Mitt Romney) listen to the chair of the House Judiciary Committee anymore? This week, Rep. Lamar Smith is looking especially desperate. He's taken to the pages of Roll Call and National Review Online to continue reading »
John McCain Is No Fan of Romney’s “Self-Deportation” Immigration Strategy (VIDEO)
February 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Mitt Romney's call for self-deportation has generated intense criticism from a wide swath of folks, ranging from editorial writers and activists to even John McCain! Yes, the 2008 GOP presidential nominee continue reading »
What does Romney mean by “Self-Deportation” for the 8.8 Million Undocumented Hispanics in the US?
February 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
When he was asked about his plan to deal with illegal immigration, Republican front runner Mitt Romney said: "The answer is self-deportation, which is people decide they can do better by going home because they can't find work here because they don't have legal documentation to allow them to work here. And so we're not going to round people continue reading »
How to Fix a Broken Border: Disrupting Smuggling at Its Source
February 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
This week, the Immigration Policy Center releases How to Fix a Broken Border: Disrupting Smuggling at Its Source. This perspectives paper is part two of a three-part series by former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. continue reading »
Arizona Democratic Party responds to Russell Pearce Running for Reelection
February 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Arizona Democratic Party Executive Director Luis Heredia released the following statement on Russell Pearce filing for reelection: "As we saw last weekend when Russell Pearce was elected the GOP's shadow chairman, the Arizona Republican Party is doubling down on continue reading »
Alabama’s Immigration Law Will Cost $2.3 Billion
February 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The entry into force of Alabama's harsh immigration law will result in losses of at least $2.3 billion to the state's economy and destroy upwards of 70,000 jobs, according to a study released by the University of Alabama. continue reading »
Anti-Immigrant Group Twists Facts on Effectiveness of Arizona’s Immigration Law
February 2, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | HS News Network
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has outdone itself when it comes to shoddy research. In a recently released report on “demographic changes” in Arizona, FAIR utilizes an almost random assortment of statistics to make its case that the state’s unauthorized immigrant continue reading »
Undocumented Students Protest Romney Over DREAM Act (VIDEO)
January 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Students Protest Romney's stand on the DREAM Act. Felipe Matos - a BRILLIANT Florida Dreamer is interviewed. continue reading »
PEW: Issue of Immigration Drops in Importance to Voters
January 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Unlike five years ago, the issue of illegal immigration has dropped in importance as a national political issue according to a new Pew Research Center survey. continue reading »
Border Patrol to Roll Out New “Get Tough” Policy on Unauthorized Immigrants
January 25, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | HS News Network
This month, the U.S. Border Patrol is set to end the practice of sending unauthorized Mexican immigrants back to Mexico without any sort of punishment. As reported by the Associated Press continue reading »
U.S. Immigration Services Improves Access to Legal Counsel for Immigrants
January 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
During its nine-year history, issues have arisen with respect to restrictions on counsel by the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration agencies. Tuesday, in response to calls from the American Immigration Council and the American Immigration Lawyers Association continue reading »
Over Two Years in ICE Limbo- Help keep this Family Together
January 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
One of the most common misconceptions we Americans think is that once an immigrant and a US citizen marry the immigrant gets his green card. I'm here to say that is 100% false. You have to hire a lawyer to file these confusing litigation papers. You have to sit back and put all your hope in the hands of people that you don't know and wait. I'm Melissa Rodas a United States Citizen. continue reading »
Pilot Program to Review Deportations is Positive Step but Still too Slow for Many
January 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Attorneys and activists involved in the recently completed pilot program in Denver and Baltimore to review deportation cases expressed their frustration Friday because, while this is a positive step forward, it's not a real solution to the problem. continue reading »
Meet Town Bankrupted By Private Prisons Intended for Detainees (VIDEO)
January 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The GEO Group, along with CCA (Corrections Corporation of America) are the two largest private prison and immigrant detention operators in the country. At an average rate of $200 per night/per inmate, private prison operators profit continue reading »
Mexican with Green Card Dies in ICE Custody in Las Vegas
January 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Mexican immigrant who had legal permanent residence in the United States died in Nevada while under the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE said.Miguel Sarabia-Ortega was arrested Tuesday in continue reading »
A Look Behind the U.S. Drop in Illegal Immigration
January 19, 2012 | by New America Media | Latino Daily News
Illegal immigration to the United States has plummeted, with inflows significantly dampened by continuing weaknesses in the labor market and beefed-up enforcement at the U.S. borders and within the interior. Other factors are at play as well: Changing demographics in Mexico and El Salvador that are reducing migration pressures; the likelihood of more vibrant Mexican and Central American export markets continue reading »
26 Cuban Boat Refugees Arrive in Florida Keys, Allowed to Stay Become Legal Residents w/in Year
January 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
26 Cuban refugees arrived in Florida Keys possibly being smuggled into the U.S. via a migrant-smuggling operation this past Friday. continue reading »
Republican Business & Professional Women Group Invite Notorious Immigrant Hater to Speak
January 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
I was utterly dismayed to learn that the Republican Business & Professional Women has invited Nebraska’s most notorious immigrant hater, Susan Smith, to speak at your dinner meeting on January 16, 2012. Susan Smith is the leader continue reading »
ICE Releases Memo Outlining Justification for Making Secure Communities Mandatory
January 14, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | Latino Daily News
This is the latest chapter in a lengthy debate over whether Secure Communities is mandatory or voluntary. Initially ICE claimed that the program—which runs the fingerprints of individuals booked in local jails through federal databases—was voluntary. continue reading »
