immigration

Hillary Clinton Wins Endorsements From 8 Immigration Activists in Nevada

On Wednesday, a group of prominent immigration activists from Nevada endorsed Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Immigration Reform News: Government Report Says Illegal Immigrants Drastically Decreased in January Following Deportation Raids

The Obama administration released a new report Tuesday citing data that shows illegal immigration has sharply declined in the month of January.

Immigration Reform News: Marco Rubio Claims Undocumented Population Grew During Last Five Years

Despite Marco Rubio's recent claims that there are "more illegal immigrants" in the U.S. than five years ago, research studies show that the population of undocumented immigrants has actually been on the decline in recent years.

Diverse Advocacy Groups to Obama: Stop the Deportation Raids, Enact Temporary Protections

A coalition of immigrant, social justice and faith groups have joined the call against President Barack Obama and his administration's deportation raids.

Iowa Caucus Results 2016: Latino Outreach Attracts Over 10,000 Latino Caucusgoers

Caption:DES MOINES, IA - FEBRUARY 01: Supporters watch as results are announced during the caucus night event of Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Olmsted Center at Drake University on February 1, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Martin O'Malley are competing in the Iowa Democratic caucus. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

New Jersey Activists Protest Federal Deportation Raids, Demand Local Immigrant's Release

Dozens of immigrant rights advocates rallied in New Jersey over the weekend in protest against the federal government's controversial deportation raids, which led to the detainment of a 21-year-old undocumented worker in New Brunswick.

Immigration News: California DREAM Loan Program to Provide Undocumented Students With Financial Aid

The California DREAM Loan Program made $5 million available to help provide financial assistance to more than 3,000 undocumented students at the University of California.

Immigration Reform News: Reports Finds Dozens of Migrant Children Subjected To Abuse After Crossing the U.S-Border

A new report shows that after tens of thousands of young migrants illegally crossed the southern border in a desperate attempt to escape violence in Central America, some were then placed in the hands of child abusers and human traffickers by U.S. officials.

Joe Biden Defends Deportation Raids

The Obama administration and some Democratic leaders stepped up in defense of the federal government's controversial deportation raids, which critics say unfairly target Central American families.

Poll Finds Obama's Name Hurts Immigration Plan

Most Americans support Barack Obama's efforts to allow certain undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States, even though on a personal level, they do not seem to trust the president on the issue, a new poll revealed.

Civil Rights Groups Say Deportation Raids Violate Constitution

According to a new report, federal agents may have violated the U.S. Constitution by detaining over 120 undocumented immigrants during the government's notorious deportation raids earlier this month.

Latinos React to Fox News GOP Debate's Continued Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

Despite Republican front-runner Donald Trump's absence from the GOP debate on Thursday, attending candidates did little to distance themselves from the controversial figure's hateful and divisive rhetoric.

Viral Video Shows Violent Arrest to Deport California Mother

As the Obama administration faces controversy for stepping up deportation efforts, a viral video showing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in California illustrates the effect such measures are having on families residing in the United States.

Mexican Immigrant Allowed to Withdraw Guilty Plea by Wisconsin Supreme Court

The judges failed to explain to the accused that her conviction can lead to deportation. The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently allowed a Mexican immigrant to withdraw his plea of guilty in a drug case.

Flint Water Crisis: Undocumented Immigrants Scared To Get Water or Lead Testing in Wake of Deportation Raids

In addition to not receiving donated water bottles, undocumented immigrants exposed to the Flint water crisis in Michigan are also rejecting the opportunity to be tested for lead poisoning in fear of being deported -- especially in wake of the Obama administration's recent deportation raids.

Fox News GOP Debate 2016: Puerto Rico, Immigration Flip Flops Highlighted in Final Debate Before Iowa Caucus

The final GOP debate before the Feb. 1 Iowa caucus kicked off on Thursday night and immigration became a heavy focus.

US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador

The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.

Calls for Constructive Immigration Reform in Iowa Ahead Caucus Day

Ahead of Thursday night’s final Republican presidential debate before Monday’s Iowa caucus, immigration advocates called for a more “constructive” conversation on the issue.

Immigration Reform News: 16 Activists Arrested During Rally Against Deportation Raids in San Francisco

California police arrested 16 people at an immigrant rights protest in San Francisco on Tuesday for disrupting traffic in the city's Financial District.

Immigration News: Human, Labor Violations Fueling Central Americans' Migration to US

Immigrant rights advocates have called out the Obama administration’s inconsistencies towards Central American immigrants fleeing the region.

Immigration Reform News: Christian Leaders Urge 2016 Candidates to be Compassionate Towards Immigrants to Win Evangelical Voters in Iowa

Just days before Iowa voters kick off the first-in-the-nation presidential contest, evangelical leaders published an open letter urging 2016 hopefuls to approach the issue of immigration from a stance of compassion and love based on Biblical teachings.