Birth certificates, naturally, were a big topic of discussion today at the immigration policy panel at CPAC—the conference run by the American Conservative Union where College Republicans flock from all corners to co-ruminate with their conservative heroes. Continue »
Florida students from across the state recently gathered to watch President Obama's State of the Union address. Some because they wanted to, others because it was history homework. Continue »
In a January-February 2010 survey of 500 registered Latino voters, 47% chose immigration as their top issue, while 34% selected either jobs or the economy (21% for jobs and 13% for the economy). This is up from November 2010, when 37% of Latino voters chose immigration as their... Continue »
New polling from Latino Decisions and Impremedia shows that immigration continues to surge in importance to Latino voters. In a January-February 2010 survey of 500 registered Latino voters, 47% chose immigration as their top issue, while 34% selected either jobs or the economy (21% for jobs and... Continue »
In a press conference late last year, President Obama mentioned that one of his biggest regrets for 2010 was Congress’ inability to come together to pass the DREAM Act. Obama has, time and time again, promised to pass meaningful immigration reform. That obviously hasn’t happened. Instead, advocates are worried... Continue »
For the past week, there's been an intense focus on the disturbing words of Alabama State Senator Scott Beason who said, in a speech on immigration: "If you don't believe illegal immigration will destroy a community, go and check out parts of Alabama around Arab and Albertville." He concluded with... Continue »
Today, La Opinión publishes the first of a series of articles of opinion polls among Latino voters conducted by the firm Latino Decisions in collaboration with Impremedia. The main finding: A "high level of economic anxiety in the community, a disconnect in the economic decisions made by the Obama... Continue »
During 10 years in the U.S. Army, Luis Lopez served in Iraq and Afghanistan, won medals and had a commander laud his service as a "critical part of the success of his unit fighting the global war on terrorism." Continue »
In an early indicator of how congressional Republicans will legislate on immigration, House GOP leaders are expanding an inquiry into an enforcement program that allows employers to check the immigration status of employees. Continue »
Today's hearing, held by the GOP-led House Immigration Subcommittee, is about making E-Verify mandatory for all employers in the United States. Continue »