by Christin Roby | Jun 12, 2014 | Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON– With only 10 working days until the July 4 recess, the unexpected Republican primary defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor — a cautious proponent of immigration reform — makes the future of reform legislation even less promising,...
by Christin Roby | Apr 29, 2014 | Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON — The National People’s Action group, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance organized a rally Monday at the White House to demand President Obama immediately halt deportations and prioritize family unity. Since President Obama has...
by Ashley Hickey | Apr 24, 2014 | Immigration
WASHINGTON — Twenty children representing 15 countries received their Certificates of Citizenship Tuesday during a patriotic ceremony at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services periodically holds these...
by Catherine Brzycki | Dec 10, 2013 | Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON –Congress is in the final days of its 2013 session with lawmakers facing another round of pressing issues that need resolution by the year’s end. In the U.S. House, the holiday schedule is out – and it’s clear immigration reform will be shelved until next...
by Jayna Omaye | Dec 2, 2013 | Immigration, National Security
WASHINGTON – Many gay, lesbian and transgender immigrants held in U.S. detention centers, who are especially vulnerable to abuse by guards and other detainees, are placed in solitary confinement to protect them, but the isolation can cause irreversible psychological...
by Catherine Brzycki | Nov 25, 2013 | Immigration
WASHINGTON — Republicans in the House who refuse to take on immigration reform don’t have much to fear from voters, according to a number of political experts. Despite public support for reform and the increase in Latino voters, this demographic has little clout...
