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Pope Francis: Child Migrants in US Should 'Be Welcomed'

Jul 15, 2014 03:33 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Pontiff steps in as U.S. immigration crisis approached boiling point.

White House Official: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children 'Likely' to Receive Humanitarian Relief

Jul 15, 2014 01:29 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Monday, White House Press Secretary John Earnest said that it is probable that some of the unaccompanied immigrant children caught crossing the border will be permitted to stay in the U.S.

Undocumented Journalist and Filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas Detained by US Border Patrol in Texas While Covering Plight of Central American Refugees

Jul 15, 2014 02:58 PM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Pulitzer-Prize winning undocumented journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who is also the founder of "Define American," has been detained while covering the immigration crisis involving Central American child refugees on the Texas-Mexico border.

Immigration Reform Update: Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill for Undocumented Minors Crossing Southern US Border

Jul 15, 2014 12:29 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Two Texas lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation aimed to ease the humanitarian crisis on the U.S.-Mexican border.

40 Undocumented Immigrants Returned to Honduras

Jul 15, 2014 11:35 AM EDT By Payton Guion

Thousands of immigrants remain in the U.S., including many children

New Yorkers for Real Immigration Reform Campaign - New York Immigration Coalition.

Coalition of New York Immigration Groups Announces Next Phase Campaign for Reform

Jul 16, 2014 09:44 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Immigration coalition advocates for DACA expansion and Obama Administration to move on his promises and commitments for immigration reform and Governors meet with HHS secretary regarding border children and placments.

New York Assembly Member Marcos A. Crespo at Immigration Reform Rally

Supporters at NYC Immigration Rally Demand Obama Administration Act on Immigration Reform

Jul 15, 2014 08:23 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Immigration groups rallied in New York on Monday to press for the Obama administration to act on its promise for executive action on immigration reform. Latin Post spoke to New York Assemblyman Marcos Crespo about the breakdown in reform and about his recent visit to a facility caring for border children.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Rejects Obama's Emergency Request to Handle Immigration Crisis

Jul 15, 2014 08:21 AM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry has voiced his disapproval of President Barack Obama's request to Congress for $3.7 billion to tackle the influx of unaccompanied child migrants coming to the United States.

National Guard's Power at US, Mexican Border Limited: Guard Troops Unable to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants

Jul 15, 2014 08:19 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republicans have called for the Obama administration to send the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to slow the influx of undocumented immigrants, but the Guard's responsibilities are limited.

Republican in Charge of House Spending Says He Won't Give Obama $3.7B for Undocumented Immigration Facilities, Judges

Jul 14, 2014 12:24 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Friday, Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers, chairman of the House's Appropriations Committee in charge of spending, said that Barack Obama's request for funding to handle the influx of unaccompanied Central American minors crossing the border will not be approved.

The Politics Of Immigration: What Is Pres. Obama's Possible Solution? DACA, Children Crossing The Frontiers, Republicans

Jul 13, 2014 01:04 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

The Politics of immigration is very delicate and complicated.

Homeland Security & Immigration Crisis: Secretary Jeh Johnson Warns Potential Migrants the US Will Send Them Back

Jul 13, 2014 10:10 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday visited the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, which opened in Artesia, New Mexico, on June 27 but has recently been used to house about 400 immigrants.

Southern California Plans Immigrant Housing: Mayor of Bell Sets up Temporary Shelter for Young Central Americans

Jul 12, 2014 03:52 PM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

The mayor of Bell, California, who came to the United States illegally from Mexico when he was 4 years old, has been working alongside other city officials and the Salvation Army to set up a temporary shelter for the young immigrants from Central America.

Federal Court Judge Rules Obama's Immigration Executive Action 'Unconstitutional'

Immigration Reform News 2014: Billionaires Blame House Republicans for Failing to Fix Immigration Crisis

Jul 12, 2014 03:52 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Some of the world's wealthiest men are pushing Congress to end its gridlock and do something to combat the ongoing immigration crisis in our country.

Hundreds of Ghanaian World Cup fans are seeking asylum in Brazil.

World Cup & Immigration News: Ghanaian Soccer Fans Ask Brazil for Asylum, Citing Religious Conflicts

Jul 12, 2014 11:40 AM EDT By Payton Guion

Ghana's government says there are no religious conflicts in the West African country.

Homeland Security Agency Continues Push for Emergency Funds to Handle Immigration Crisis, Stresses Looming Budget Deficit

Jul 14, 2014 09:33 AM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

The Homeland Security Agency supported Obama's request to Congress Thursday to release more funds to battle the growing immigration crisis.

Undocumented and Unaccompanied Youth Lack Legal Support or Representation, NIJC Provides Legal Counsel

Jul 13, 2014 12:15 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Undocumented and unaccompanied youth have "varied and complex reasons" for migrating in droves from El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and other nations. They move across the southern border with the assistance of coyotes and smugglers; these children hope to evade threats of rape and death that they routinely subjected to in their homeland. They reach the U.S., but many are caught; and those who are detained must submit to immigration proceedings without legal representation or guidance.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Field Office Director Enrique Lucero Talks Immigration Crackdown, Difficulties at LULAC 2014

Jul 11, 2014 12:44 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) receives tough criticism from the Latino community in regards to immigration and deportation policies. At the League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) annual national convention in Manhattan, ICE's San Antonio Field Office Director Enrique Lucero tried to clarify his agency's responsibilities during a session titled "Deportation Nation: Immigration Reform Crisis and Opportunity."

LULAC Director of Education Policy Luis Torres Discusses Future of Latino Millennials in Elections

LULAC Announces Relief Initiative for Child Refugees and Communities That Want to Help

Jul 11, 2014 09:35 AM EDT By Rebecca Myles

LULAC announces initiative to provide assistance to children refugees at US border and for the communities that want to help them.