Immigration News
Rep. Luis Gutierrez: Statement on Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) praised his home state of Illinois for passing SB957, a bill that will allow the State of Illinois to issue Temporary Visitor Driver’s Licenses to immigrants, even if they are undocumented immigrants in the United States. The Illinois Highway Safety and Mandatory Insurance for All Bill passed the State House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by Gov. Patrick Quinn. continue reading »
JUST IN: Illinois House Passes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented, Gov Expected to Sign into Law
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A bill to authorize driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in Illinois has passed the State House by a 65-46 margin. The legislation that requires Governor Pat Quinn signature will give the undocumented three-year state drivers licenses. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Setting the Record Straight on Immigration and Border Enforcement
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
One of the most common refrains voiced by opponents of immigration reform is that it must wait until the federal government has secured our border with Mexico and enforced the nation’s current immigration laws. continue reading »
Immigration News: U.S. Government Spent $18 billion on Immigration Enforcement
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Migration Policy Institute has released data that the U.S. government has spent $18 billion on immigration enforcement in the last fiscal year. This expense dwarfs the amounts spent at any of the other law enforcement agencies the government runs. continue reading »
Large Hospitality Co. Resolves Allegations of Discriminating Against Hiring Non-Citizens
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Justice Department announced that it reached an agreement with Centerplate Inc., resolving allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). continue reading »
Immigration News: Illinois Step Closer to Providing Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A bill to authorize driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants in Illinois was approved on Monday by a legislative committee and is now ready to be voted on by the full lower House, although the support of certain Republican lawmakers is still being solicited. continue reading »
Chicago Mayor Emanuel Makes Push for Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In anticipation of a key vote in the Illinois state legislature this week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is voicing his support for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in the state. continue reading »
Immigration Reform is Opportunity for Latino Leadership
January 5, 2013 | by NewsTaco
Twenty eight Latinos were sworn into the 113th Congress today. That’s enough to put a new notch on the Latino political wall – there have never been that many Latinos in congress before. Neither has there been a more polarized congress, at least not since the civil war. continue reading »
Battle Against Arizona Immigration Law SB1070 Continues
January 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The legal battle against Arizona's harsh SB 1070 immigration law will continue in 2013 although the future of the section of the measure prohibiting housing or transportin continue reading »
Immigrant Women’s Advocates Applaud New Family Immigration Policy
January 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) applauds a new Obama Administration immigration policy, as it will advance family unity and integration for immigrant women and their families. continue reading »
