Immigration

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto Visits California, Criticizes 'Unethical' Governors for Denying Immigrants Rights

On Monday, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto began his two-day-long visit to California.
Experts Weigh on Legality of Obama's Executive Actions Ahead of House Judicial Hearing

Mexican Authorities Deported More Unaccompanied Immigrant Children than US

By Michael Oleaga
Mexican officials are reportedly deporting unaccompanied undocumented children at a higher rate than the United States.
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DREAMers Protest Sen. Marco Rubio, Claim Republican Wants to Deport DACA Recipients

By Michael Oleaga
DREAMers protested Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for his "flip flopping" on immigration reform.

DREAMer Recounts Difficult Journey from Mexico, DACA Opportunities, Immigration Reform Developments

By Michael Oleaga
It was a difficult three-day walk for 9-year-old Rubi Sanchez and her family as they escaped life from Mexico because of the presence of drug cartels in their state. Now 19 years old, Sanchez recounted her life as an immigrant and recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Catalino Guerrero faces deportation back to Mexico on August 28, a country he hasn't lived in for 23 years

Religious Leaders Rally in Support of Mexican Grandfather Facing Deportation

By Rebecca S. Myles
In two days, a Mexican-born man, Catalino Guerrero, will be on a plane back to a country he hasn't lived in for 23 years. At 57 years old, he has no living family there or any connections.
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Rep. Paul Ryan Avoids DACA Questions From DREAMers During Book Signing

By Michael Oleaga
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., was confronted over his stance on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program during a book signing session in Florida.
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California Lawmakers to Pass $3 Million for Unaccompanied, Undocumented Children's Legal Aid

By Michael Oleaga
California lawmakers are attempting to pass $3 million to provide legal counsel for unaccompanied, undocumented immigrant children in immigration court.
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Immigration: Mexico's Double Standard

By Chaka Phillips
Mexico's immigration dilemma is with its own citizens and Central America.
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Immigrants' Rights Groups Sue US Government for Violating Immigration, Deportation Laws Against Mothers, Children

By Michael Oleaga
National immigrants' rights groups are suing the U.S. government over claims of lack of due process for "scores" of Central American women and children at the Artesia immigrant detention facility in New Mexico.
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Immigration Courts Speed Review of Undocumented Immigrant Children Due to New Obama Directive

By Michael Oleaga
Immigration courts nationwide are encountering a backlog of scheduled cases as an influx of undocumentd immigrant children enter the U.S. The Baltimore Immigration Court is receiving attention for rapidly expediting cases, which could be a concern for the unaccompanied minor's future in the U.S.
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Paul Ryan on the Issues: Congressman Talks Ferguson, Immigration, ISIS and Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid

By Michael Oleaga
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, has been making the media rounds and spoke about ongoing issues including immigration, Islamic State, 2016 elections and the events in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Immigration Activists Continue to Protest Arizona's SB1070, Say Law Can't Be Enforced Without Racial Profiling

By Scharon Harding
Although the law has been in effect for four years, immigration activists continue to protest Arizona's SB1070.

Immigrants Led by Jose Antonio Vargas Apply for DACA Despite Not Qualifying, Hope Obama Will Expand Program

By Scharon Harding
On Wednesday, 11 immigrants asked the Department of Homeland Security for "deffered action" from deportation despite not being qualified, in an attempt to persuade President Barack Obama to use his executive power to delay deportation for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
President Obama Nominates Two Latinos To Be Judges for U.S. Courts of Appeals

Obama Weighs Immigration Reform Options Favored by Business Groups

By Michael Oleaga
The White House has made it clear that President Barack Obama will use executive action to address the immigration crisis at the southern U.S. border, but the administration may be cooperating with businesses on how to tackle the problem.
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Immigration News Update: ICE, Honduras Police Sign Memorandum to Share Immigration, Criminal Record History

By Michael Oleaga
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a memorandum with the Honduran National Police agreeing to cooperate in future investigations involving Honduran nationals.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - AUGUST 13: Elva Arely Chavez Puac, 16 years old and originally from Guatemala, (L) stand with her mother Micla Puac as she speaks during an Immigration Field Hearing held by U.S. Rep Joe Garcia (D-FL) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) at Br

Senior New York Lawmaker Visits Immigration Court for Screening of Undocumented Children

By Rebecca S. Myles
New York Public Advocate Trish James visited immigration court this week for the screening of refugee children from Central America.
Wendy Nunez, originally from Honduras, holds her daughter, Gianella Hernandez, as she attends an Immigration Field Hearing held by U.S. Rep Joe Garcia (D-FL) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) at Broward College on August 13, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Obama Administration Working on Immigration Reform Executive Action

By Rebecca S. Myles
Several reports show the Obama Administration is working behind the scenes on how to make good on his pledge to break the congressional gridlock over immigration reform.
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Alaska Senate Candidate Joe Miller Says US 'Can't Allow' Amnesty

By Michael Oleaga
Based on polling data, Joe Miller is in third place for the Alaska Republican Senate nomination, but it hasn't deterred the candidate from changing his stance on immigration.
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Residents of Latin American Feel Least Safe in Global Survey, Fueling Undocumented Immigration from Region

By Michael Oleaga
Latin American residents stated they feel less safe in their region compared to other regions worldwide. Latin American security concerns could result in an increase of undocumented immigrants migrating north to the U.S.

Kansas Senator Pat Roberts: Many Older Unaccompanied Central American Minors Are 'Mules' Misinformed by Drug Cartels

By Scharon Harding
On Monday, Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts blamed the influx of Central American children crossing the border on misinformation from drug cartels.
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