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Head of Immigration - ICE - Resigns
June 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, John Morton, said Monday that he will leave his post next month to work in the private sector after four years at the head of the agency. continue reading »
Broken Immigration System Is Leaving Thousands Of Children Fatherless
June 17, 2013 | by think progress
On Father’s Day, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) reminded Americans that the immigration bill making its way through Congress is paramount to millions of mixed-status families. “I want to say it’s Father’s Day. continue reading »
Immigration UnReform
June 15, 2013 | by NewsTaco
One of the funniest and saddest things I have observed in my carrier as a political commentator is the multi-ring circus currently performing in Washington DC in the halls of Congress. continue reading »
NELSON BALIDO: Border Exit System a Worthy Goal, but Steep Challenges Exist
June 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
As the full U.S. Senate prepares to debate the byproduct of the Judiciary Committee’s bipartisan attempt to overhaul our country’s immigration system, one maxim should guide its work: do no harm. continue reading »
Puerto Rican House of Representatives Approves Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented
June 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives has approved granting driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants and the island's Senate is expected to follow suit. continue reading »
Senate Halts GOP Immigration Amendment
June 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a Republican amendment demanding "effective control" of the southern border before allowing the immigration status of the undocumented population to be legalized. continue reading »
Illinois Immigrant Saved from Deportation Following Complaints from Family, Activists
June 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Israel Lopez Bautista, an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant arrested here by immigration agents for having returned to the United States after being deported, was released on Thursday after complaints by relatives and activists. continue reading »
Young Immigrants Celebrate a Year of Deferred Action
June 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This week marks a year since the presidential administrative decree that has permitted thousands of undocumented youths to obtain a reprieve from deportation and a work permit. continue reading »
Immigration Bill Amendment Would Carve Out Benefits For Some Same-Sex Couples
June 12, 2013 | by Think Progress
When the Gang of Eight’s immigration reform plan was considered before the Senate Judiciary Committee in May, LGBT advocates were heartbroken to watch as Sen. Patrick Leahy continue reading »
Virginia Senator Shows Support for Immigration by Speaking to Congress in Spanish
June 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) showed his support Tuesday for the bipartisan immigration reform bill that the Senate is beginning to debate by doing something rather unusual for the chamber: he gave a speech entirely in Spanish. continue reading »
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Immigration Bill Passes Senate with 82-15 Vote, Moves to Formal Debate
June 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Passage of comprehensive immigration reform, that includes a 13-year path to citizenship, has passed a big hurdle today in the U.S. Senate. continue reading »
Sen. Chuck Schumer: ‘Visa Pork’ for Irish Nationals
June 11, 2013 | by Kenric Ward - Watchdog.org
Irish nationals seeking to enter the United States would get special treatment under an earmarked immigration amendment by Sen. Chuck Schumer. continue reading »
Procedural Path Of The Senate Immigration Bill
June 11, 2013 | by Immigration Impact
The Senate immigration reform debate has officially begun. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) filed cloture on the motion to proceed Thursday on S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act continue reading »
Arizona Seeing More Undocumented Central Americans Illegally Crossing Border
June 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Undocumented Central American immigrants, especially Guatemalans, crossing the Arizona border during fiscal year 2013 increased considerably, according to Border Patrol records. continue reading »
MLB’s Chipper Jones’ Idea to Curb “Illegals” – Sic Gators on Them
June 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Former Atlanta Braves third baseman and MVP, Chipper Jones, is doing his bit to help the U.S. government figure out how to curb illegal immigration. He considered his idea so brillant and simplistic in its approach that he took to social media to share it with everyone. continue reading »
