Immigration Policy

House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins

House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins

Seventy House GOP members are poised to put John Boehner—and immigration reform—in an incredibly tough position. 

Jun 13, 2013 / George Zornick

The Two Faces of Marco Rubio

The Two Faces of Marco Rubio The Two Faces of Marco Rubio

Why does Rubio continue to attach amendments that undermine his own legislation?

Jun 12, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Disclosure Shows Private Prison Company Misled on Immigration Lobbying

Disclosure Shows Private Prison Company Misled on Immigration Lobbying Disclosure Shows Private Prison Company Misled on Immigration Lobbying

Disclosures show that the Geo Group, the second-largest private prison company in America, misled reporters when it said it would not lobby on comprehensive immigration reform.

Jun 4, 2013 / Lee Fang

Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser Targeted by Families Fighting Record Deportations

Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser Targeted by Families Fighting Record Deportations Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser Targeted by Families Fighting Record Deportations

A dozen people were arrested today protesting the Obama administration’s continued detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants.

May 29, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee moves the immigration bill to full debate—without LGBT inclusion.

May 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado

How Long Will Arizona Deny Driver’s Licenses to Immigrant Youth?

How Long Will Arizona Deny Driver’s Licenses to Immigrant Youth? How Long Will Arizona Deny Driver’s Licenses to Immigrant Youth?

A high court’s preliminary ruling indicates there is not rational basis for Governor Jan Brewer’s attempt to deny driver’s licenses for certain immigrants.

May 17, 2013 / Aura Bogado

While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On

While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On

Advocates are pleading Obama to suspend the deportations of those who would gain status under a new immigration bill.

May 13, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Suicides or Hate Crimes in Immigrant Detention?

Suicides or Hate Crimes in Immigrant Detention? Suicides or Hate Crimes in Immigrant Detention?

Two Guatemalan immigrants apparently commited suicide just two days apart at an Arizona detention center. Some are wondering if their deaths were hate crimes.

May 9, 2013 / Aura Bogado

GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization

GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization

Meanwhile, Republicans oppose green cards for same-sex couples.

May 8, 2013 / Lee Fang

May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform

May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform

This year’s march was led by immigrant and youth activists pressing for long-awaited justice.

May 2, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

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