Despite the political hurdles that the White House is facing as it attempts to push through its health care reform agenda, President Obama has not abandoned his efforts to overhaul the country’s immigration system as well. This week, the president will meet with his Domestic Policy Task Force and Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Charles […]
Documentary about Child Migration to the U.S. Nominated for an Oscar
March 5, 2010 By
This year a touching documentary that follows Central American migrants on a dangerous journey through Mexico to the U.S. border has been nominated for an Academy Award, which will take place this Sunday. The film, Which Way Home, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, is directed by Rebecca Cammisa. Cammissa’s documentary explores […]
Republican Hardliner to Challenge McCain, Rallies Support from Controversial Anti-Immigrant Groups
February 18, 2010 By
J.D. Hayworth announced on Monday that he would be running against Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in the upcoming Senate race in August. Hayworth plans to build his campaign message on the issues of border security and illegal immigration, tapping into the anger of conservative hardliners in Arizona.
Advocates Still Push for Immigration Reform
February 2, 2010 By
Immigration advocates are gearing up for a battle in the Senate in the coming weeks, despite the fact that health care continues to dominate, lessening the chances for immigration reform. One veteran Senate lobbyist said that “immigration is deader than a doornail”. Further adding to advocates frustration is that fact that President Obama devoted only […]
President Obama Heading to Mexico
April 16, 2009 By
Today President Barack Obama heads to Mexico City to meet with Mexican President Felipe Calderón before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago for the fifth Summit of the Americas. Obama will be the first American president to visit the Mexican capital since Bill Clinton did 12 years ago. The meeting’s top issue will be drug violence and […]
Hispanic American Citizens Detained as Illegal Immigrants
April 13, 2009 By
In a report by the Associated Press, American citizens, many who are Latino, have been detained as illegal immigrants in recent years. In a month long AP investigation, 55 such cases were documented on the basis of interviews, lawsuits and documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Immigration lawyers say there are actually hundreds […]
Obama to Tackle Immigration Reform Despite Risks
April 9, 2009 By
The New York Times reported today that President Obama plans to begin addressing comprehensive immigration reform this year including creating a path to legalize the status of millions of illegal immigrants. According to administration officials, Obama plans to speak publicly about immigration in May. This was something he had promised to Congressional Hispanic Caucus members […]
More Immigration Scrutiny for Employers
April 6, 2009 By
Although it is not clear how the Obama administration will handle immigration reform, the Department of Homeland Security is issuing new guidelines for field agents on how to deal with illegal immigrants in the workplace. A recent incident in the state of Washington could perhaps provide some clues about how it will be handled in the […]
Top Central American Leaders Urge Biden to Slow Deportations from U.S.
April 1, 2009 By
Regional leaders in Central America are calling on President Obama to slow the rate of deportations of undocumented workers from the United States. Vice President Joe Biden, who visited Chile and Costa Rica the past two days, met with leaders and said the current economic crisis will delay an “immediate response” to the issue. “It’s difficult […]
Homeland Security Signals Policy Changes Ahead for Immigration Raids
March 30, 2009 By
As reported in the Washington Post, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has delayed a series of proposed immigration raids at U.S. workplaces in recent weeks, asking agents in her department to apply more scrutiny to the selection and investigation of targets as well as the timing of raids. A senior department official said the delays […]
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