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New York State Unaccompanied Minors Working Group

Border Crisis: Unaccompanied Minors Advocates Discuss Services and Support for Migrant Children Coming to New York

New York City service providers and government officials discussed the coordinated strategy they are undertaking, as part of the New York State Unaccompanied Minors Working Group, to meet the needs of close to 3,000 migrant children who are already in New York State, with another 7,000 minors expected to reach the state in the coming months.

US Senate to Reduce Obama's $3.7 Billion Immigration, Border Security Request, Funding to Run Out by September

Jul 23, 2014 01:59 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

U.S. Senate Democrats are set to propose emergency funding to tackle the immigration crisis at the country's southern border. The proposed funding, however, is $1 billion less than President Barack Obama's original request of $3.7 billion.

Mexico Asks for 'Good Neighborliness' Amid Texas Gov. Rick Perry's Plan to Send Troops to Border

Jul 23, 2014 11:36 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Tuesday, the Mexican government shared its worries over the state of Texas' plan to send hundreds of additional National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.

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

US Immigration Courts Backlogged Due to Influx of Undocumented Immigrant Minors

Jul 23, 2014 09:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Immigration Courts are reportedly overwhelmed with immigration cases, but despite President Barack Obama's efforts to ease the border crisis, the courts will see a further backlog of cases. According to National Association of Immigration Judges President Dana Leigh Marks, who has been presiding over immigration cases since 1987, "We are reaching a point of implosion, if we have not already reached it."

Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to US-Mexico Border Due to Federal Government's 'Empty Promises'

Jul 22, 2014 05:01 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced on Monday plans to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border to help secure the border.

Florida Republican Rep. Says Unaccompanied Minors Are 'Gang Members' Raised in Murder, Rape Culture

Jul 22, 2014 12:31 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Monday, Florida Republican Rep. Rich Nugent shared his take on the influx of unaccompanied Central American minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that many of them were involved with gangs in their homeland and are a thus a threat.

US Customs and Border Protection Airs 'La Bestia' Song to Central America Radio About Immigration Travel Dangers

Jul 22, 2014 12:25 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

To ease the influx of undocumented immigrants from crossing the U.S. border from Mexico, music about the dangers of the immigration journey hit the airwaves in Central America.

President Obama Nominates Two Latinos To Be Judges for U.S. Courts of Appeals

President Obama to Meet With Central American Leaders to Discuss Child Migrant Crisis

Jul 22, 2014 09:18 AM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

President Obama will meet with leaders from Central America to discuss ways to curb the high numbers of unaccompanied children crossing into the United States.

Naples packing plant back to work after raid

Florida's Financial Services Department Raids Fruit Dynamics Packing Plant

Jul 21, 2014 11:42 AM EDT By Robert Abel

The Florida Department of Financial Services raided the Fruit Dynamics packing plant in Florida

US-Mexico Border Crossing: Hundreds of Demonstrations Held Over Regarding Border Crisis

Jul 19, 2014 07:06 PM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

Several hundred protests were held throughout the nation on Friday and Saturday regarding the influx of undocumented immigrant children fleeing their homes in Central America to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Immigration protests continue in Murrieta, Calif.

Child Immigration Situation: Hundreds of Protests Planned This Weekend Over Immigration Crisis

Jul 19, 2014 04:58 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Support and opposition of the influx of child migrants will square off over the weekend.

Republicans & Immigration Reform: GOP Stance Creates Divisions, Opposes Obama

Jul 20, 2014 12:54 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

The Republicans are not exactly fans of President Obama's Immigration Reform.

Latino Rights Group Denied Grant by Catholic Organization for Being Linked to Marriage Equality Activism

Jul 19, 2014 12:53 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

Immigrant and worker's rights group VOZ was denied a large grant by a Latino Catholic organization due to their affiliation with a group that supports same-sex marriage.

Unaccompanied Border Children Often Survivors of Sexual Violence and Gang Threats

Jul 19, 2014 08:52 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Human Rights groups continue to speak out about unaccompanied border children saying they are running away from gang violence and sexual abuse. President Obama will meet with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras next Friday.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Open to Housing Immigrant Children From Central America

Jul 18, 2014 03:36 PM EDT By Selena Hill

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday during a visit to Iowa that he is open to reviewing requests to accept unaccompanied immigrant children into his state.

President Barack Obama, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Discuss Immigration Crisis, Opposition to Cornyn-Cuellar Immigration Bill

Jul 17, 2014 02:47 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama met with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the immigration system and crisis on the southern border of the U.S. on Wednesday.

Honduran President Asks US to Help Curb Drug Violence

Jul 17, 2014 01:05 PM EDT By Payton Guion

President says drug violence is a primary reason for the current immigration crisis

President Barack Obama, GOP's Response to Undocumented Immigrants Crisis Faces Public Disapproval

Jul 16, 2014 06:12 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The public disapproves of President Barack Obamas and the GOP's handling of the immigration crisis, based on new polling data.

Immigration Reform in New York: State DREAM Act's Future Addressed by Bill's Sponsor, Impact on Economy

Jul 16, 2014 04:31 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

FWD.us, the Association for a Better New York and New York University hosted an "Immigration Reform for New York State in the 21st Century Economy" panel moderated by Time Warner Cable News NY1 Noticias' "Pura Politica" anchor Juan Manuel Benitz. "Right now, immigration reform is incredibly political," said FWD.us National Organizing Director Lisa Conn, adding, "It's one of those issues that you might offend someone if you talk about it because it's so political."

Migrants Continue to Cross Via River, Train as Mexico Fails to Release Plans on Securing Guatemala Border

Jul 16, 2014 12:47 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Despite Mexico's promise to help the United States' illegal immigration problem by securing its Guatemalan border, plans have yet to be specified, and illegal immigration continues.

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