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Texas Immigration Bill Mirrors Arizona Bill- SB 1070
November 10, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Immigration News
“Representative Riddle’s filing of these bills will only add to the current Texas budget deficit,” said LULAC National President Margaret Moran. “Texas has long been a state where common sense prevails over grandstanding and legislative extremes of any sort have almost been defeated. The Texas taxpayers expect better. Copycatting other legislation only illustrates a lack of vision on her part.” continue reading »
Secretary Napolitano Announces Enhancements to E-Verify
November 10, 2010 | by U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Immigration News
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas today announced the expansion of the E-Verify program' continue reading »
20 U.S. Cities Recognized for Best Immigrant Integration Programs, Offers Tips to Others
November 10, 2010 | by National League of Cities | Latino Daily News
The National League of Cities, which represents 1,600 member cities and 49 state municipal leagues, has released a report with its list of the nation’s top 20 cities for integrating immigrants into local communities. continue reading »
20 U.S. Cities Recognized for Best Immigrant Integration Programs, Offers Tips to Others
November 10, 2010 | by National League of Cities | Immigration News
The National League of Cities, which represents 1,600 member cities and 49 state municipal leagues, has released a report with its list of the nation’s top 20 cities for integrating immigrants into local communities. continue reading »
Texas Immigration Bill Mirrors Arizona Bill- SB 1070
November 10, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
“Representative Riddle’s filing of these bills will only add to the current Texas budget deficit,” said LULAC National President Margaret Moran. “Texas has long been a state where common sense prevails over grandstanding and legislative extremes of any sort have almost been defeated. The Texas taxpayers expect better. Copycatting other legislation only illustrates a lack of vision on her part.” continue reading »
Largest Number of Service Members Naturalized Since 1955
November 10, 2010 | by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | Immigration News
USCIS has implemented outreach tailored to reach members of the military and their family. Military liaison officers at USCIS field offices in the United States and abroad conduct educational continue reading »
King (R) Will Try to Work With Obama on Immigration, Has Limits
November 9, 2010 | by Radio Iowa | Immigration News
In January, Republican Congressman Steve King of Iowa will become the chairman of the U.S. House subcommittee on immigration when Republicans take over. During former President continue reading »
DOJ Swears In New Immigration Judges
November 9, 2010 | by Department of Justice | Latino Daily News
Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler recently invested 23 new immigration judges during a ceremony held at the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s (EOIR) headquarters, marking a roughly continue reading »
Hard Work, Tough Lessons
November 6, 2010 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
In light of the rampant xenophobia in this country, I reflect on the lessons that I learned as a tween day laborer many years ago. Working alongside Latino immigrant men during a hot summer in Malibu, I learned firsthand the trials and tribulations of manual labor. continue reading »
Driver’s Licenses in Washington Have New Requirements
November 5, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Immigration News
In an attempt to reduce the number of fraudulently received driver’s licenses, the state of Washington will tightening requirements. On Monday, the state’s Department of Licensing will require valid proof of Washington residency continue reading »
Domincan Man Gets 14 Months For Falsely Applying for US Passport
November 5, 2010 | by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | Immigration News
A man from the Dominican Republic who lived in New Britain, Conn., was sentenced on Thursday to 14 months in prison for making a false application for a U.S. passport. This sentence was announced by David B. Fein continue reading »
Disappearing Act For the Border’s Invisible Fence
November 4, 2010 | by Chicago Tribune | Immigration News
A so-called invisible fence along the U.S.-Mexico border that was intended to keep a high-tech eye on the area is about to be unfunded by the U.S. government. continue reading »
Where Immigration Reform Stands After 2010 Elections
November 4, 2010 | by Americas Quarterly | Latino Daily News
With Tuesday’s election swinging control of the House over to the Republican Party, comprehensive immigration reform is in danger. When the new Congress convenes in January new committee chairpersons continue reading »
13 States Ask Supreme Court to Uphold 2007 Arizona Law
November 4, 2010 | by The Washington Post | Immigration News
A number of states have come together to urge the Supreme Court to uphold a 2007 Arizona law it will hear next month, that penalizes employers for hiring undocumented workers. continue reading »
Latino Republicans at the Tea Party
November 4, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
These Latino Republicans rode into office not by falling through the rabbit hole, but either as a Tea Party candidate (Rubio), supported by the Tea Party (Martínez) or ran on Tea Party values (Sandoval). When the "Queen of Hearts" issues for many Latinos: the Dream Act and immigration reform with amnesty comes before these tea partiers what will they do? we'll be watching. continue reading »
Tough Stances On Immigration Didn’t Help Everyone’s Campaign
November 3, 2010 | by Washington Independent | Immigration News
While riding the “anti-immigration wave” worked out for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, it didn’t do the same for campaigns across the board. In Nevada, Harry Reid beat out Sharron Angle (R). In Colorado, Tom Tancredo lost to John Hickenlooper, and Jerry Brown took California over Meg Whitman. continue reading »
Immigrant Smugglers and Immigrants Sentenced After Failed Venture
November 3, 2010 | by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | Immigration News
Kelsey James McQueen, 24, of the Bahamas; Juan Carlos Paredes-Rodriguez, 44, of the Dominican Republic; Oneil Black, 32, Andrew Fitzgerald Saint Aubyn Brissett, 45, Sheldon Lewis, 35, and Carolyn Denise Waddles, 36, all of Jamaica, were sentenced to prison in connection with a failed migrant smuggling venture in West Palm Beach in April. continue reading »
SB 1070 Saves Brewer’s Gov. Campaign, But Can Brewer Save Arizona?
November 3, 2010 | by The Arizona Republic | Latino Daily News
Tuesday, Jan Brewer was able to ride Arizona’s controversial immigration law all the way to victory, but Arizona has a lot of problems she needs to address immediately. The Governor defeated Democratic Opponent Terry Goddard by a significant margin, and Libertarian and Green Party candidates Barry Hess and Larry Gist trailed far behind in the Tuesday election continue reading »
Vying for Obama’s Old Seat- Kirk and Giannoulias Differ on Immigration Reform
November 1, 2010 | by Chicago Tribune | Immigration News
While both US Senate Candidates agree that there should be tougher border security, they do not agree on what to do with immigrants who are already in the country illegally. continue reading »
Immigration Reform in Other States Since Arizona’s SB 1070
November 1, 2010 | by ImmigrationWorks USA | Immigration News
A report released by ImmigrationWorks USA is predicting that 25 states may try to pass anti-illegal-immigration laws similar to Arizona’s controversial legislation next year. continue reading »
