Last week, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) took a break from calves-watching to introduce legislation that would block the federal courts from deciding to grant gay Americans the right to marry. In response, Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced legislation blocking King from legislating, period. From Polis’ statement: “For too long,...
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English (en español al final de la página): Washington Post: Why Rubio is running away from the most prominent item on his résumé By David Fahrenthold Miami Herald (Florida): Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio tread carefully on immigration reform By Patricia Mazzei Wall Street Journal: Scott Walker Discusses Immigration, Asks...
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Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott just let the cat out of the bag. Abbott has led the charge against President Obama’s 2014 immigration actions, with both DAPA and expanded DACA now on hold as the courts decide to whether or not let the programs go forward. Up until now,...
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English (en español al final de la página): Reuters: Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch as Attorney General New York Times: Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch as Attorney General After Long Delay By Jennifer Steinhauer Politico: Senate confirms Loretta Lynch as attorney general By Seung Min Kim National Journal: Ending Months of...
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Senator John McCain offered a stark warning to fellow Republicans: We must address immigration reform “in a constructive fashion, or we do not win the 2016 election.” The comment comes following a tumultuous few weeks for Republican candidates vying for the White House in 2016. On Tuesday, Gov. Scott...
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This week, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos was honored at the Time 100 gala as one of the most 100 influential people in the world. Ramos delivered a passionate speech which paid tribute to immigrants — and DREAMers, in particular. “It is very difficult to be an immigrant because you...
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English (en español al final de la página): National Journal: Why Bush and Rubio Can’t Count on Florida By S.V. Date Politico: Marco Rubio takes lead in Sheldon Adelson primary By Alex Isenstadt Buzzfeed News: Marco Rubio Rakes In Donor Money By Touting Immigration Record — Behind Closed Doors...
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A bipartisan group of over 150 DAPA-eligible immigrant families, DACA students, and Latino business-owners rallied in Ohio today in support of expanded DACA and DAPA, two immigration programs that stand to protect millions of immigrant families from separation. Ohio is one of the 26 states currently suing the Obama...
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English (en español al final de la página): Washington Post (Wonk Blog): Scott Walker’s skepticism about immigration is a big reversal By Max Ehrenfreund Politico: Scott Walker camp denies ‘Olympics-quality flip-flop’ on immigration By Kendall Breitman Talking Points Memo: GOP Senators Criticize Scott Walker For Casting Doubt On Legal...
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The Arizona Board of Regents is currently considering a proposal that could make college more affordable for DREAMers. Because of a 2006 voter-passed state initiative, undocumented students are currently ineligible for in-state tuition rates. But yesterday, the Arizona Board of Regents announced they’d consider lowering tuition rates for DREAMers...
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