Immigration News
Border Patrol Arrests Prolific Mexican Immigrant Smuggler in San Diego
April 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S. Border Patrol is announcing the arrest of one of San Diego’s most prolific immigrant smuggler, Martel Valencia-Cortez. Cortez was captured when several illegal border crossers were arrested in Boulevard, California shortly after entering the country illegally. continue reading »
NHCLC Applauds Proposed Senate Immigration Reform Bill
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
We Are Inches Away from Crossing the 'Jordan' of Reform - The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the nation's largest Christian Hispanic organization, the Hispanic Evangelical Association, continue reading »
National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights Commends Gang of 8’s Proposal
April 18, 2013 | by National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights
The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) commends the U.S. Senate on its introduction of the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act,” a bipartisan proposal for immigration reform. continue reading »
DREAMers Release Statement on Immigration Bill
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Dream Action Coalition commends the progress of the “Gang of 8” and will launch a grassroots and online effort to take on Senators John Cornyn (R-Tex) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala) so they don't stand in the way of debate. continue reading »
Agreement Reached in Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have agreed to settle a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging the denial of work authorization to asylum seekers who have been waiting six months or more for a decision on their asylum applications. continue reading »
2 Page Summary of 844 page Bill from Sen. Rubio Office - Immigraiton Reform Bill Summary
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Fact Checking Immigration Reform Bill of 844 pages - Summary from Sen. Rubio Office. continue reading »
Obama Calls on Senate to Approve Immigration Bill Quickly
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged the U.S. Senate to quickly approve a comprehensive immigration reform package that would allow the legalization of undocumented immigrants. continue reading »
Read The Senate Immigration Bill Outline Here
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Millions of illegal immigrants would be put on a pathway to legal status and eventually have the chance to apply for citizenship in exchange for paying fines and taxes, under the terms of the immigration overhaul unveiled this week. According to an outline of the bill released, the massive legalization program would be twinned with a multibillion-dollar effort to boost border security. continue reading »
Poll of Undocumented Immigrants Reveals Strong Family and Social Connections in America
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A new poll of Latino undocumented immigrants finds they have deep roots in America, with strong family and social connections to U.S. citizens, painting a portrait of a community that is very integrated into the American fabric, and hopeful of a chance to gain legal status and ultimately citizenship. continue reading »
JUST IN: Senate Judiciary Committee Delays Hearing Immigration Bill, Need More Time
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday and the soon-to-be-introduced immigration reform bill has been delayed. continue reading »
