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Undocumented and unafraid: protests at the Supreme Court after historic immigration reform decision

Undocumented and unafraid: protests at the Supreme Court after historic immigration reform decision

by Danielle Prieur | Jun 24, 2016 | Immigration

WASHINGTON – More than 50 protesters wearing Somos CASA and United We Dream t-shirts, carried signs in the shape of red hearts that read “Keep Families Together” and chanted, “Undocumented, unafraid” in response to the Supreme Court’s 4-4 ruling Thursday on President...
Coming to America: Children celebrate citizenship

Coming to America: Children celebrate citizenship

by Brooke Rayford | May 5, 2016 | Immigration

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers special ceremonies for families wishing to celebrate the first day as a United States citizen of one of their own. For many taking the Oath of Allegiance is a capstone to day they will remember...
Formerly detained mothers honored for Mother’s Day

Formerly detained mothers honored for Mother’s Day

by Kierra Gray | May 5, 2016 | Immigration

WASHINGTON –Mothers and children fleeing violence and murder in Central America should be treated as refugees and not held in prison-like detention centers, protesters said recently as they laid out Mother’s Day cards to first lady Michelle Obama in front of the White...
Federal immigration cooperation with local law enforcement protects U.S. citizens, says Frederick County sheriff

Federal immigration cooperation with local law enforcement protects U.S. citizens, says Frederick County sheriff

by Meggie Morris and Siri Bulusu | Apr 20, 2016 | Immigration

WASHINGTON — Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins told Congress Tuesday that his agency’s partnership with federal immigration authorities is working — undocumented individuals suspected of being involved in transnational gang activity and violent crime are being...
Los Angeles mayor calls for cities to integrate America

Los Angeles mayor calls for cities to integrate America

by Matt Yurus | Jul 15, 2015 | Immigration

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, speaking to members of the media at the National Press Club Tuesday, said that his city is ground zero for immigration reform. He challenged other cities to serve as the models for the federal government to follow.
Republican senator takes on immigration officials over child migrant policies

Republican senator takes on immigration officials over child migrant policies

by Dean DeChiaro | Jul 7, 2015 | Immigration, Politics

WASHINGTON — The surge of Central American children crossing the southern border into the United States that made headlines last summer has abated, but one Republican Senate leader insists the Obama administration is still not aggressive enough in kicking the kids out...
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