Immigration

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

The Republicans are not exactly fans of President Obama's Immigration Reform. The latest immigration border crisis with underage immigrant children crossing the frontiers could be the Republicans' most revealing stance on immigration reform yet.

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

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.

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

Support and opposition of the influx of child migrants will square off over the weekend. Protesters are taking to the streets all over the country this weekend in response to the U.

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

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

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.

Child Immigration Crisis: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Open to Housing Immigrant Children From Central America

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

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.

Drug News: Honduran President Asks US to Help Curb Drug Violence

President says drug violence is a primary reason for the current immigration crisis Juan Orlando Hernandez, the president of Honduras, has requested help from the U.

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

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

CNN Immigration Panel Stirs Up Controversy: Mexican-Born Comedian Paul Rodriguez, Host Don Lemon Discuss Debate

The immigration debate has reached a new crescendo after Don Lemon's recent segment on CNN. The immigration debate has reached a new crescendo after Don Lemon's recent segment on CNN.

Pope Francis News: Catholic Church Leader Says Child Migrants in US Should 'Be Welcomed'

Pontiff steps in as U.S. immigration crisis approached boiling point. Speaking on Monday at a Vatican conference in Mexico City, Pope Francis said that thousands of unaccompanied child migrants should "be welcomed and protected" when they come to the U.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Immigration Reform News 2014: 40 Undocumented Immigrants Returned to Honduras

Thousands of immigrants remain in the U.S., including many children Undocumented immigrants, both adults and children, were sent back to Honduras from the U.

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

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

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.