For some time now, we've been noting to our readers that the Latino population is growing – fast. Our factual reports based off of the 2010 census are often followed by warnings, sometimes to Obama to keep his promise on passing immigration reform, but often to the GOP...
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Rep. Elton Gallegly is the most important California Member of Congress dealing with immigration that you've never heard of. But if his hard-line views become law, he could ruin the state's economy – and his party's prospects with Latino voters.
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Immigration advocates scored a major victory in Arizona's battle against SB 1070 today when a federal appeals court refused to lift a ban blocking the most extreme elements of the legislation.
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Earlier this week, we released a new report from America's Voice that examines (and demolishes) the claim that Republicans can maintain a hard line on immigration reform and still court the Latino vote simply by running Latino candidates. We continue our coverage today with Governor of New Mexico Susana...
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The Department of Homeland Security hasn't received a lot of praise recently, and the lack of it has finally gotten to them. That's why they've announced an initiative aimed at fighting the negative views that communities have developed over time.
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Earlier this week, we learned that Senate David Vitter (R-LA) introduced legislation, S. 723, that attempts to alter the meaning of the 14th amendment.
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Polling shows that support for immigration reform is increasing, particularly among younger Americans. Yes, younger Americans strongly support immigration reform and immigrants. The anti-immigrant wedge doesn't work with them.
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UPDATE on the Georgia 7: Great news! After a night in prison, all seven protestors from the DREAM demonstration in Atlanta Tuesday have been released. They are asking for your continued support as they resume campaigning against the Georgia ban on higher education for undocumented students. ...
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Detroit ICE agents are known as some of the most aggressive immigration agents in the country. They have engaged in abusive -- and often illegal -- enforcement tactics before. But last week the Michigan Field Office run by Rebecca Adducci reached a new low.
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President Obama spoke at Bell Multicultural High School last week at a Town Hall meeting and during, stated that it was inappropriate to use his executive powers to grant "temporary protected status" to undocumented workers. He also said that it's "just not the case" that he can suspend deportations...
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