immigration

From Immigrant to Illegal: the Changing Face of Migrants in the United States

Influxes of immigrant populations aren't new in American history. In fact, just a little over a century ago, the U.S. experienced a urge of immigrants from Germany. From 1890 to 1919, 18.2 million immigrants, hailing mainly from Europe, entered the U.S.

Miami Tide Continues to Rise, But Politicians Fear Action Will Destabilize Economy

Miami-Dade County in Florida, which is 64.3 percent Latino, is experiencing tidal floods because of fossil fuel emissions and the effects of climate change and global warming. Henry Briceño, a geologist and professor at Florida International University's Southeast Environmental Research Center, is concerned about the rising sea level around Miami Beach, especially when, even on a sunny days, seawater flood through the gutters and storm drains.

These Three Issues Are More Important to Latinos Than Immigration Reform

Even with all of the discussions and debates among policy makers over the last few years about immigration reform and the continual deportation of the immigrant community, immigration isn't the most important issue to the Latinos. In fact, Latino leaders say they believe that the hard-eyed focus on immigration reform is "crowding out other issues facing the Latino community." So what really concerns Latinos?

Immigration Reform Is Key Issue for GOP Among Latino Voters: Latinos Want Reforms Before Midterm Elections

For Latinos, immigration reform has to happen before this year's midterm elections. According to new polling figures, Latinos believe the GOP will be "most responsible" if reforms are not passed.

US Immigration News 2014: President Barack Obama Addresses Undocumented Immigration by Unaccompanied Minors, High Rate Could Cost Country $2 Billion

On Monday, June 2, President Barack Obama released a presidential memorandum addressing the high number of unaccompanied migrant minors attempting to illegally cross the United States border.

US Immigration News: ICE in Hot Water for Transporting, Abandoning Undocumented Immigrants in US

In recent months, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has come under fire for treatment of immigrants it has arrested, and now public officials have raised concerns with agents in Texas who have been transporting detainees and abandoning them in other states.

Undocumented Immigrants Take to Facebook to Document Their Harrowing Journeys to the United States

Facebook, a platform where millions of Mexicans regularly connect, is playing host to the new trend of border-crossing documentation, where individuals snap photos of themselves as they attempt to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, turning what is usually considered a self-involved act into digital activism.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Chicago Public Schools Test Under Fire for Anti-Immigration Question Allegedly Based on Sheriff Joe Arpaio

A Chicago Public Schools official has apologized to Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio after a seventh-grade performance test included an anti-immigration question based on fictitious comments from a character that resembled the controversial law enforcement agent.

Immigration 2014: Hundreds of Undocumented Immigrants Dropped Off in Arizona

Border Patrol in south Texas doesn't have enough manpower to handle the large amount of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Obama Administration to Scale Back Deportations on Nonviolent Undocumented Workers

The Obama administration is expected to announce a new policy initiative that would decrease the number of deportations of nonviolent undocumented workers.

US, Central America, Mexico & Canada Activists Begin 74-Mile Walk to Promote Immigration Reform

They say you should walk in a mile in someone's shoes before you judge them. Yesterday, 50 activists hailing from the United States, Central America, Mexico and Canada took this challenge and began the same long journey across the Sonoran Desert that many undocumented immigrants take into Arizona.

Immigration Reform News, Update & Law: Changes to Program Could Reduce Deportations of Nonviolent Criminals [Poll]

Overcrowded city and county jails have lead the President Barack Obama and his administration to make changes to the Secure Communities program, which ranks repeat immigration violators as high as violent offenders on the priority list for deportations.

US Immigrants News & Facts: Undocumented Immigration Rising in Texas, Border Patrol Has Limited Resources

Smugglers have changed their target, and as a result, Texas is seeing a growing number of undocumented immigrants through its border, The Associated Press reported. Now, Border Patrol is looking for ways to fight back.

US Immigration Reform News: California DREAM Loan Program Moves Farther in State Senate

California may pass a bill to establish an education loan program that would benefit undocumented young people. The law has made an important hurdle and comes closer to Gov. Brown's desk.

US Immigration Reform News 2014: Will President Barack Obama Act First or Wait for Elections?

The GOP may be stalling immigration reform in an attempt to curtail opposition in the primaries, but will the administration and the Democrats continue to pursue it?

US Immigration Information, Reform, Law & News 2014: Univision's Jorge Ramos Calls Out John Boehner

"Why are you blocking immigration reform?" Ramos asked Boehner. Univision and Fusion anchor Jorge Ramos didn't beat around the bush when talking to House Speaker John Boehner at a weekly press conference.

Internet Week NY 2014: Reasons to Start a Startup in New York: Immigration and Education Are Vital

New York City is known as a mecca for businesses, large and small, yet California seems to be the main grounds for technology companies.

Immigration Reform News 2014: John Boehner Defends Rejecting Immigrant Bill That Affects Military Members

The bill was co-sponsored by 50 members of the House, but Boehner said it wasn't time to vote on it yet.

Facebook Creator Mark Zuckerberg to Create 'Welcome.us' Group to Showcase Immigrant Success Stories

Non-profit group Welcome.Us plans to create positive image of immigrants Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg and his allies are creating a group that will highlight immigrant success stories.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Conservative Groups Urge House GOP to Strike Down National Defense Authorization Act Over Green Cards

A large, influential conservative organization backed by big donors is urging Republican House members to vote against the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill next week if it includes a measure that would grant undocumented immigrants that serve in the military with a green card.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Hundreds of Workers Face Layoffs After ICE Audit

Hundreds of workers at an apple-packaging company in central Washington are in jeopardy of losing their jobs after a federal immigration audit unveiled discrepancies in the payroll.