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Migrant worker Victor Parra of Mexico hangs Burley tobacco grown by Tucker Farms in a tobacco barn to start the leaves' six week curing process September 9, 2013 in Pleasureville, Kentucky.

Immigration Reform, Amnesty Factors in Close Kentucky Senate Race

Sep 19, 2014 01:05 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Approximately two weeks after President Barack Obama announced his delay on immigration executive action, the pro-McConnell group Kentucky Opportunity Coalition released a 30-second video described as "Obama and Grimes. Two liberals for amnesty. Too liberal for us."

Naturalization Ceremony Held In Chicago's Daley Plaza

New York, Los Angeles & Chicago Create Joint Program for Immigrant Citizenship

Sep 18, 2014 05:01 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

More evidence of local politicians being more sensitive to the requirements of their immigrant populations and taking bold actions to support immigrants while the U.S. government delays immigration reform: New York is joining Chicago and Los Angeles to launch a national campaign for citizenship.

Immigrant Rights Group Protest Secure Communities Program

New York Sheriff Refusing to Detain Immigrants Without Warrant

Sep 19, 2014 09:20 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Long Island Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. De Marco issued a memorandum last week to all personnel not to hold an inmate "soley on an ICE detainer" unless Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a warrant.

Wilmer Valderrama: Politicians Who Delayed Immigration Reform Will Feel Latino Community's Power During November Elections

Sep 18, 2014 02:05 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Actor Wilmer Valderrama says that politicians are going to feel the power of the Latino community come November elections.

Experts Weigh on Legality of Obama's Executive Actions Ahead of House Judicial Hearing

Voters Split on Congressional Candidates Supporting 'Path to Citizenship'

Sep 18, 2014 09:13 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

In a CBS News and New York Times survey, registered Republican voters overwhelmingly will not support a congressional candidate favoring a path to citizenship. Fifty-eight percent of registered Republicans are less likely to support such a candidate, while only 18 percent would be "more likely" to vote for the candidate.

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Citizenship and Immigration Services to Naturalize Over 27,000 New Citizens

Sep 17, 2014 04:34 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced thousands of individuals will be declared citizens as the country commemorates its Constitution.

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Obamacare Citizenship, Immigration Status Issues Risk 115,000 Individual Health Insurance Plans Across 36 States

Sep 17, 2014 01:14 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Across 36 states, 115,000 people could lose their health insurance provided by the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, due to issues pertaining to citizenship and immigration status.

New York City to offer direct service to Central American immigrant refugees at Immigration Court

New York City Offers Public Services Directly to Resettled Undocumented Central American Children

Sep 17, 2014 09:50 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

As Central America and Mexico celebrate their independence this week, New York City's Mayor offers direct services to unaccompanied children for education and health assistance.

New Hampshire Senate Election Poll Tied Between Scott Brown, Jeanne Shaheen as ISIS, Immigration Issues Develop

Sep 17, 2014 10:25 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The difference between "likely voters" and "registered voters" may make the difference for the campaigns of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and her Republican opponent Scott Brown.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: #PowerOfOurVote Urges Latinos to Register, Vote in November Midterm Elections

Sep 16, 2014 04:32 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With the November midterm elections looming, a coalition of national Latino organizations has launched a campaign to expand the Latino electorate.

Obama Administration 'Aggressive, Coordinated' on Immigration Numbers, Says US Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner

Sep 16, 2014 12:53 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Commissioner Richard Gil Kerlikowske of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported on the situation at the southwest U.S. border, stating that the country's border "has been and remains more secure than it has been in decades."

DREAMers Ask Hillary Clinton About Barack Obama's Immigration Executive Action Delay

Sep 15, 2014 02:05 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DREAMers, confronted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the immigration system and President Barack Obama's decision to delay an executive action.

Department of Justice Grants $1.8 Million to Expedite Immigration Court Process for Unaccompanied Children

Sep 15, 2014 12:51 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Department of Justice issued a $1.8 million grant to help expedite the immigration court process, which has encountered a backlog of cases.

President Obama Declares 'Vibrant, Thriving' Hispanic Heritage, Proclaims Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

Sep 15, 2014 12:08 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama issued a proclamation as the U.S. begins to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and has asked institutions to commemorate the role of Hispanics in American society.

Charlie Christ Announces Candidacy For Florida's Governor, As A Democrat

Latino Candidates: Hispanic Voters Will Decide Florida Gubernatorial Race

Sep 14, 2014 11:30 AM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Hispanic votes will decide Florida gubernatorial race

Marco Rubio: Senator Flip-Flops on Immigration Reform

Sep 14, 2014 11:27 AM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Rubio flip-flops on immigration reform

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Details Strengthening Border Security Following Obama's Executive Order

Immigrant Rights Advocates, Attorneys Highlight Abuses at Immigration Family Detention Facilities as DHS Plans Expansion

Sep 13, 2014 09:28 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to expand detention facilities housing apprehended undocumented immigrant families. Immigrant rights advocates and lawyers have called the DHS decision "controversial" due to existing detention facility conditions.

US Deportation Rate of Undocumented Immigrants Drops 20 Percent During 2014 Fiscal Year

Sep 14, 2014 06:40 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is on track to deport the fewest number of undocumented immigrants since 2007 as President Barack Obama has eased deportations by 20 percent.

Immigrant Families And Activists Protest Deportations In Front Of White House

Immigration Reform News & Laws 2014: Lawmakers Seek Reassurance on Reform Timeline

Sep 12, 2014 01:17 PM EDT By Staff Reporter

White House speaks to frustrated lawmakers seeking immigration reform