Largely lost in the build-up to the Iowa caucuses was a moment that could ultimately prove decisive in this year's presidential election: Mitt Romney's threat to veto the DREAM Act, a bill that would provide a path to citizenship to some undocumented children of immigrants who attend college or... Continue »
Here we go again: A U.S.-born citizen deported from her own country. This time the case involves a 15-year-old girl who was sent packing from Houston to Colombia, according to published reports. Clearly, U.S.-born citizens can't be detained by immigration officials, much less deported by the Department of Homeland... Continue »
Today on a press call, experts on Latino voters, the politics of immigration, and the DREAM Act highlighted how Mitt Romney's recent pledge to veto the DREAM Act will imperil his chances in the general election. Continue »
As the Republican race for the party's presidential nomination begins and the 2012 cycle kicks off in earnest, the Party's stance on immigration and ability to compete for Latino voters will be a major storyline. In this report, America's Voice provides a review of GOP presidential candidate positions on... Continue »
On a press call today, experts on Latino voters, the politics of immigration, and the DREAM Act highlighted how Mitt Romney's recent pledge to veto the DREAM Act will imperil his chances in the general election. Romney's comments sit right at home with the GOP field, which has... Continue »
On a press call today, experts on Latino voters, the politics of immigration, and the DREAM Act highlighted how Mitt Romney's recent pledge to veto the DREAM Act will imperil his chances in the general election. Romney's comments sit right at home with the GOP field, which has... Continue »
Last night was the official first start for the 2012 race to the White House, and as we expected the issue of immigration was never far from the limelight. Continue »
National advocates for immigrant rights are hammering Mitt Romney this week for opposing legislation providing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrant students. Continue »
Romney's recent vow to veto the DREAM Act continues to dog him -- and will be a major issue moving forward, especially in Florida. DREAMers sent an open letter to Romney, challenging his position. But, the GOP candidate reiterated his opposition to the DREAM Act today. Continue »
Washington, DC – Last week, Mitt Romney offered a fresh reminder that his pandering to the far right on immigration during the primary season will hurt his potential general election chances. In response to a question in Le Mars, IA, Romney pledged that he would veto a federal... Continue »