immigration

Immigration Reform News: Justice Department Says it 'Erroneously' Issued Work Permits After Judge Stalled Obama's Immigration Action

U.S. officials admitted that the federal government "erroneously" issued three-year work permits to about 2,000 people under President Obama's executive immigration action, despite the fact that a court order has delayed the plan's implementation.

Immigration Reform News Update: Hillary Clinton's Immigration Executive Action Comments Questioned at White House

Democratic Party presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's comments on immigration executive action have been under the spotlight even by the White House.

Immigration Reform News: Hillary Clinton Calls for Immigrant Detention Reforms, Receives Support From National Groups

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has called for comprehensive immigration reform and support of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, but the former secretary of state also spoke about reforms on immigrant detention and its practices.

Hillary Clinton Immigration News: Clinton Wants 'More Humane' Immigration Enforcement

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said changes were needed to make immigration enforcement and detention "more humane, more targeted and more effective."

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: GOP's Legal Status for Immigrants Is 'Code For Second Class Status'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a Democratic Party presidential candidate, spoke about her stance on immigration reform and support on building from President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Central America's 'Instability' Puts US, Neighbors at Risk of Continued Illegal Migration

The Obama administration has proposed pledging $1 billion to address the issues in Central America, specifically the region's security and governance.

Obama Approval Rating: Voters Disapprove President, Congress Handling Immigration, Economy Issues

Immigration and the economy have remained as the top issues among registered voters, based on new polling data.

Immigration Reform: Hillary Clinton to Talk Immigration with Nevada Students, Will Discuss How 'Reform Could Strengthen Families and Community'

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton will focus on immigration during a campaign stop in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The former secretary of state is set to discuss the issue in a roundtable discussion with youngsters at a local secondary school.

China Passes Mexico As Top Source of New US Immigrants

According to a Census Bureau study conducted primarily by researcher Eric Jensen, China was named the country of origin for 147,000 recent U.S. immigrants in 2013. India came in second with 129,000 immigrants. So both countries beat out Mexico which sent, according to the latest research, just 125,000 immigrants to the U.S..

Immigration Reform News: Civic Engagement Group Protests Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Not Meeting Immigrant Families

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been criticized by a Texas-based civic engagement organization for his inaction on immigration and immigrant families.

Ted Cruz Doesn’t Believe Hispanic Panhandlers Exist, Says 'Begging' Would be 'Shameful' to Latino Community

Sen. Cruz continues his attempts to appeal to Latino voters. He recently spoke at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce touting Latinos' conservative ideals.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Bush Welcomes 'Earned' Legal Status for 11 Million US Immigrants

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said the 11 million U.S. immigrants deserve an "earned legal status," but his comments on immigration has drawn ire from groups.

Immigration Reform 2015: National Latino Organizations Condemn Calls to End Birthright Citizenship

National Latino organizations have criticized the GOP effort to repeal birthright citizenship from the U.S. Constitution.

Immigration Reform News Today: Democrats Blast Republicans On Calling For Birthright Citizenship Removal

U.S. congressional lawmakers have criticized the Republican Party's efforts to amendment the country's Constitution and adversely affect birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration News: 'Immigration Is A Good Thing,' Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Launches English-Training Pilot Program

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about the positive attributes of immigration and commented about the "very loud and powerful" voice in Washington, D.C. trying to stop President Barack’s progress on the issue.

Cuban Immigration Policies: Poll Reveals Floridians Want to End Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966

Public opinion is shifting on U.S. immigration policies that favor Cuban immigrants, worrying Cubans wanting to migrate to the U.S.

Immigration Reform News: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Says Jeb Bush is the Best Potential Republican Candidate on Immigration [Watch]

According to long-time immigration activist and Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Jeb Bush would be the most progressive 'GOP presidential candidate on the issue of immigration reform.

Libre Initiative Executive Director Daniel Garza Identifies Economic Freedom, 2016 Election's Impact on Latinos

With the 2016 presidential election slowly gaining speed with candidates from major political parties announcing their bid, one organization has been engaging with the Latino community founded on principles of economic freedom.

Immigration News 2015: 'Historic Levels' of Agents for Border Security, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Says

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson provided a border security update, including the DHS' enforcement policies following President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions of 2014.

Immigration Reform News Today: Wages Declined As Immigration Population Increased in US, Says Congressional Report

The average U.S. income from the bottom 90 percent of tax filers have reportedly dropped as the immigration rate increased, according to a congressional report.

Republican Congressman Threatens Anti-Immigration Protester

California Rep. Steve Knight lost his cool and threatened to get physical with an angry anti-immigration protester who was rallying outside of his Simi Valley office last week.