Immigration

Most Americans Oppose Trump's Muslim Ban; Republicans Split

Most Americans disagree with Donald Trump over the GOP front-runner's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States, but Republicans are split on the issue, a new poll revealed.

Donald Trump on Immigration: Only Undocumented Latinos Dislike Trump, but They Don't Matter, Says Adviser

Donald Trump's controversial comments about Hispanics have had an impact among undocumented immigrants - but not those Latinos who hold legal status in the United States, a close adviser to the Republican Party's presidential front-runner claimed this week.

Immigration Reform News: O'Malley Calls Out Clinton, Sanders on Indecisive Immigration Platforms

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley conveyed his message of ending immigrant detention centers in Arizona on Thursday, while also hitting back at Donald Trump’s latest rhetoric toward immigrants.

Immigration News 2015: Latino Leaders, Immigrant Children Call for Family Detention Closures

Latino leaders and children gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to once again call for the end of family detention.

Immigration Reform News: Government to Open More Detention Centers After Surge of Unaccompanied Children

The Obama administration is preparing to house over 5,000 undocumented children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border last month, mainly in search of refuge from a spike of violence taking place in Central America.

Visa Waiver Reforms: Bill Enhancing Visas Waivers Gets Bipartisan Latino Support, Passes House Vote

The House of Representatives passed legislation that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen the U.S. visa waiver program.

Donald Trump Presidential Plans: House Speaker Paul Ryan, World Leaders Slam Muslim Ban Proposal

Donald Trump's proposal of a blanket ban on all Muslims entering the United States received harsh criticism on Wednesday, not just from the presidential hopeful's political rivals, but also from world leaders and GOP heavyweights.

Immigration News: Bernie Sanders Vows to End Detention of Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

If he were to move into the White House come 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would end the detention of undocumented gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) immigrants as part of his wider immigration policy.

Obama Orders K-1 Fiancé Visa Program Review

Revelations that the couple that perpetrated last week's mass shooting in San Bernadino, California took advantage of K-1 finacé visas have prompted President Barack Obama to order the departments of State and Homeland Security to review the program under which such entry permits are issued.

Donald Trump Muslim Ban Plan: Muslim Immigration Prohibition Denounced by GOP Candidates

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for the temporary ban of Muslim immigration into the U.S.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: No Obamacare Subsidies for Immigrants

Citing how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is currently written, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she doesn’t support immigrants obtaining the same subsidies as American-born enrollees.

Millennials on Immigration: Government Should Not Deport All Immigrants From US

Millennials, the largest demographic in the country, overwhelmingly disapprove plans to deport all undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S.

Immigration Reform News Today: 84 City, Council Officials Urge Supreme Court to Review DAPA Lawsuit

Dozens of city and county officials have joined the call for the U.S. Supreme Court to review the lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

San Bernardino Shooters News: GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Jeff Sessions Demand to See Shooters Immigration Records

In the wake of the mass shooting in California on Dec. 2, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is calling for the Obama administration to release the immigration records of the San Bernardino shooters.

Immigration Reform News: GOP Iowa State Senator Suggests Executing Some Undocumented Immigrant Felons

Iowa State Sen. Mark Chelgren is under fire from both Democrats and Republicans for suggesting that immigrants should be executed if they commit a felony and then re-enter the U.S. illegally.

Visa Waiver Reforms: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Visa Waiver Program Process for Foreign Travelers

The Paris terror attacks have caused a bipartisan effort to reform the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which may affect two Spanish-speaking countries.

Obama Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Supreme Court Denies Texas' 30-Day Extension

The U.S. Supreme Court granted opponents of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions more time to prepare its case against DAPA and DACA’s expansion.

Visa Waiver Program: Obama Administration Strengthens VWP Policy Over Growing Terror Threats

Citing the Paris terror attacks and growing threats by foreign terrorists, the Obama administration announced it has strengthened its Visa Waiver Program.

Immigration News: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Placed With Convicted Criminals, Says Whistleblower

Two Republican senators have questioned if the Obama administration placed unaccompanied immigrant children with convicted criminals.

Immigration Reform News: Bernie Sanders’ Immigration Plan Gets Praise By Latino, Immigrant-Rights Groups

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ extensive immigration proposals have been met with positive reaction from Latino and immigrant-rights groups.