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Undocumented Immigrants 'Threaten' Traditional US Beliefs, Customs and Economy, Says Poll

Aug 08, 2014 01:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Polling data revealed Americans are "threatened" by undocumented immigrants coming into the U.S. The poll, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, found 75 percent of Americans view undocumented immigrants as a problem for the country's beliefs and customs.

North Carolina Gov. Says Too Many Unaccompanied Minors Can Hurt State, Invokes 'Dismay' From Immigrant Advocates

Aug 07, 2014 01:05 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Immigration rights groups attacked North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for his comments regarding the unaccompanied minors, mostly Central Americans, being sent to reside in his state.

Sen. Rand Paul Explains Exit from Undocumented Immigrants, Rep. Steve King DACA Confrontation

Aug 07, 2014 12:26 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A video of two undocumented immigrants confronting Rep. Steve King, R-IA, went viral, but one notable aspect of the meeting is Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, leaving the scene.

Bodies of Nearly 100 Dead Immigrants Found in Arizona Desert Since October

Aug 07, 2014 09:24 AM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

The bodies of nearly 100 deceased immigrants have been found in Arizona's desert since October 2013.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Will Create 'Civil War' Among Democrats, Says Former House Speaker

Aug 06, 2014 04:28 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republican lawmakers have voiced their opposition to President Barack Obama using his executive action to ease the immigration crisis, but for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, further actions by the commander-in-chief could result new tensions.

Mercedes Betaneo (L), a pharmacy technician for Walgreens, sells medicine at the Walgreens pharmacy to Christine Matthews who was using the insurance she purchased under the Affordable Care Act to buy the medicine after she couldn't renew her other insura

US Pharmaceutical Industry Heavily Dependent on Immigrant Labor

Aug 06, 2014 09:33 AM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

A new study, conducted by the Institute for Immigration Research at George Mason University, found that the pharmaceutical industry is very dependent on immigrant labor across many job titles.

Ebola at the Border? Despite Statistics, Indiana Representative Says Unaccompanied Minors Could Carry the Virus

Aug 05, 2014 03:59 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

A congressman attempted to unite the Ebola crisis and the border crisis on Monday by suggesting that some of the 57,000 mostly Central American minors who have been caught at the border since October 2013 may be carrying the virus.

DREAMers Cesar Vargas (left) and Erika Andiola (right) talk about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals after confronting Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, on Aug. 4, in Okoboji, Iowa.

Undocumented Immigrants, DREAMers Confront House Rep. Steve King on DACA Opposition [Video]

Aug 05, 2014 04:53 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Two DREAMers confronted Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, at a fundraising event to discuss his opposition to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which exempted up to 500,000 undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children from deportation.

President Barack Obama's Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action in September Likely Due to Congressional Gridlock

Aug 05, 2014 12:59 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With no compromise from Congress on comprehensive immigration reform, President Barack Obama could issue an executive order as soon as September.

Department of Health and Human Services Closing Three Military Facilities Housing Undocumented Immigrant Children

Aug 05, 2014 09:02 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to close three military facilities that have been used to house undocumented immigrant children apprehended at the southern U.S. border.

US and Mexican Officials Discuss Ways to Curb Border Violence

Aug 05, 2014 09:38 AM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

U.S. and Mexican officials met to discuss ways to curb Border Patrol's use of force at the U.S./Mexico border over the weekend.

Obama Administration Issues 'Government-Wide' Response on Improving Immigration Courts, Diplomatic Efforts in Central America

Aug 04, 2014 01:58 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Following the disappointing efforts by Congress to address the border crisis and immigration reform, the Obama administration issued a “government-wide” response on how the White House is tackling the issue.

Central American Leaders Visit US: Discuss Migrant Children, Some Call It an Apology Tour

Aug 03, 2014 01:47 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

What can the Central American leaders do?

Immigration Crisis at the Border: House Republicans Vote to End DACA and Deport DREAMers

Aug 02, 2014 01:41 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The bill will not go further than the House but shows the Republicans' willingness to sacrifice one group of people in exchange for support from its base.

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Undocumented Immigrant Minors With Legal Counsel Show Up for Immigration Court, Likely to Stay in US, Says Report

Aug 02, 2014 12:34 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Transnational Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University revealed 47.5 percent of undocumented minors with legal counsel are present for their immigration court hearings and granted the right to stay in the U.S. The study revealed nine out of 10 children without an attorney are deported.

Immigration and Deportation News 2014: Thousands of Documented and Undocumented Immigrants Caught up in Legal Dragnet, Deported

Aug 01, 2014 09:11 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Immigration rights groups found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement regularly violated constitutional rights and post-conviction relief for immigrant New Yorkers.

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