Immigration News
February 2013 Archives
Rethinking Border Security
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Tuesday, the Immigration Policy Center hosted a briefing on rethinking border security. The Senate immigration proposal from the “Gang of 8”conditions legalization on meeting a series of border benchmarks. And while the President’s outline does continue reading »
Activists Urge Rubio to Support Path to Citizenship for Undocumented
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Cuban-American Sen. Marco Rubio needs to endorse a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants when he offers the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, activists said Tuesday. continue reading »
Five Reasons Why the U.S. Economy Needs Immigrants
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Last night’s State of the Union, as well as the rebuttal, spoke to a bilateral desire to achieve immigration reform. As legislation moves forward, facts and figures continue to be presented about immigrants and their contributions to the U.S. economy. continue reading »
Immigrant Women Advocates Disappointed Additional U-Visas Will Not be Issued
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) commends the Senate’s passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), but expresses concern over the exclusion of critical provisions for immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence. continue reading »
Immigrant Stopped by NC Sheriff Under Investigation for Racial Profiling Will Not Be Deported
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement suspended Tuesday the deportation of an undocumented immigrant who came to ICE's attention after a traffic stop by a North Carolina sheriff's department that is under investigation for racial profiling. continue reading »
Immigration Task Force Led by Condoleezza Rice, Henry Cisneros and Gov Haley Barbour & Ed Rendell
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is creating a high-level bipartisan task force on immigration - co-chaired by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, and former Governors Haley Barbour and Ed Rendell - to develop a politically viable package of policy recommendations and work with Congress to help pass immigration reform. continue reading »
27-Year-Old Undocumented Mexican Father of Two Guest at State of the Union
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An undocumented Mexican immigrant who faces deportation will be in the gallery Tuesday night when U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. continue reading »
Smartphone App Lets Immigration Stopped on Immigration Violations Know their Rights
February 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The unpleasantness of being detained by immigration agents inspired Deyvid Morales to create a Spanish-language app for cell phones and tablets with crucial information for other undocumented immigrants who find themselves in custody. continue reading »
Mexican Left Calls on Obama to Stop Deportations
February 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexico's left-wing Party of the Democratic Revolution, or PRD, called on U.S. President Barack Obama's administration to halt raids and deportations while an immigration overhaul plan that would provide a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented migrants "is debated and approved." continue reading »
Undocumented Immigrant Sues After Being Denied Driver’s License in North Carolina
February 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An undocumented immigrant in North Carolina has sued the state's Department of Motor Vehicles for denying him a driver's license despite having the required documents and passing all the tests. continue reading »
Statement on Immigration ReformChristian Churches Together in the U.S.A.
February 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Christian Churches Together in the U.S.A., representing the breadth of Christian churches and denominations in the U.S., gathered in Austin, Texas, for its annual meeting to focus on the challenge of immigration reform. We heard from “dreamers,” a variety of immigrants and experts on immigration issues continue reading »
More Americans Supporting Obama and Immigration Reform
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A growing number of Americans support President Barack Obama's stance on illegal immigration, and there is better support than in the past for the idea of offering citizenship to immigrants who meet certain requirements and for increasing border monitoring, according to a national survey released Wednesday. continue reading »
High Skilled Immigration Reform & Stem Pipeline Fund Pick up Steam as Coalition Adds 13 Members
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The inSPIRE STEM USA Coalition announced the addition of 13 new members to the group on Wednesday, a sign of the growing support for the bi-partisan plan to reform high-skilled immigration and create a national fund to improve the STEM education pipeline. continue reading »
New Report Shows That Border Benchmarks Already Have Been Met
February 6, 2013 | by Immigration Impact
As the components of what should be included in an immigration reform bill take shape, border security, along with enforcement, is proving to be a key part of the framework. Eight senators released a bipartisan proposal earlier this week that included a path to citizenship for the 11 million unauthorized immigrants currently living in the United States. continue reading »
Erik Alan Garza Extradited from Mexico for Smuggling Defense Articles
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An Eagle Pass, Texas, man appeared Monday in San Antonio federal court following his extradition from Mexico Friday on federal charges of smuggling prohibited defense articles. continue reading »
