Politics + Immigration Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 20, 2009
Hispanic lawmakers say an old adversary, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, has his fingerprints all over a push to prohibit illegal immigrants from buying health insurance plans in a new market for people who don’t get insurance through their employers.
Some U.S. Democrats see momentum building for an overhaul of immigration laws that would legalize millions of undocumented workers, but analysts say a crowded agenda and struggling economy may once again sink hopes for reform next year.
Immigration Reform: The Phone Call Heard Around the Country – On the call were Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill.; Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y.; and Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz. Immigrant rights advocates from various parts of the country also spoke.
In Virtual Town Hall with Immigration Reform Activists, Gutierrez Promises Bill By December
November 19, 2009
More Than 60,000 Americans in 45 States Organize for Immigration Reform
Immigration, Yet Another Issue: How Many Hard Votes Can Congress Take?
November 18, 2009
Governor Deval Patrick urged Massachusetts residents today to avoid getting mired in “the usual debate” over illegal immigration as he gave his cabinet 90 days to craft a plan for better integrating all foreign-born residents into the state’s daily fabric.
Immigrant Advocates Welcome Napolitano Statement, Will Hold House Parties This Week to Support Reform
Deporting undocumented students affects the chances for legal return if Congress doesn’t address it in immigration reform bill
Eleventh-hour criticism is arising over President Obama’s nomination for United States attorney in northern Iowa of a prosecutor who had a leading role in the criminal cases against hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in a May 2008 raid at a meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa. – Stephanie Rose
Immigration legislation recognizes new reality
November 16, 2009
Where two contentious issues intersect- Immigration and health House measure omits Senate panel’s legal test
November 13, 2009
GOP should take a cue from Lou Dobbs and resign their attack strategy on illegal immigration
Guest Voz: NJ Mayor says it makes sense to grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants – Michael Wildes mayor of Englewood, New Jersey.
November 12, 2009
AILA WELCOMES SEN. MENENDEZ (D-NJ) INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY FAMILIES ACT
November 6, 2009
The closing immigration window
Senate Democrats Thursday blocked a GOP attempt to require next year’s census forms to ask people whether they are U.S. citizens – Vitter’s attempts fail
November 4, 2009
The debate over health care for illegal immigrants continues to percolate in Congress despite the Obama administration’s efforts to put it to rest, with lawmakers in both houses also wrangling over how much coverage to provide for immigrants who have settled in the country legally.
November 2, 2009
Latinos need more than lip service – Families are being torn apart by America’s broken immigration system. President Obama needs to show leadership and fix it – (the view from England)
October 30, 2009
Senator Reid States He Is Keeping Anti-Immigrant Vitter Amendment From the Senate Floor
San Francisco mayor vetoes new city sanctuary law
October 29, 2009
Obama Official: Immigration Reform Will Be Introduced Once Votes to Pass It Are Assured
October 28, 2009
CNN Columnist Ruben Navarrette: Immigration Reform Must Wait – response to Rep. Luis Gutierrez
Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez: Immigration Reform Cannot Wait
After Arpaio is Stripped of Immigration Powers, Conservatives Counter With A New Anti-Immigrant Bill
October 27, 2009
Police Leaders from Across the Country Call For Immigration Reform – Law Enforcement Officials Describe Impact of Broken System on Public Safety and Community Trust
Impractical and Unconstitutional – Sen. Vitter Tries to Use the Census to Further Anti-Immigration Agenda
Rep. Crowley and Members of Congress to President: We Need Immigration Reform Now
Senator Vitter’s Amendment is Gumming Up the Census
Obama’s Dirty War On Immigrants
October 17, 2009
Question just a tactic, but revealing of feelings – (re proposed census question about immigration status)
October 15, 2009
Reforma Migratoria: “Sin movilización no ganamos esta batalla”: Congresista Gutiérrez
October 14, 2009
New York Needs More Immigrants, Says Bloomberg
Thousands of immigrants came to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a day of lobbying and an afternoon rally calling for comprehensive immigration reform.
Forcing the debate over immigration reform starts now
ACLU Comprehensive Immigration Reform Must Protect Privacy And Civil Liberties
5 Former Census Directors Warn that Vitter Amendment would Severely Damage 2010 Census, Cost Billions – would add a new question on citizenship and immigration status to the 2010 census.
SEIU Members Join Thousands at U.S. Capitol to Renew Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – Joined by legislators, thousands of workers, families and clergy call for an end to divisive, costly immigration policies that separate families, harm all workers
October 13, 2009
Thousands To Participate in Vigil With Members of Congress For Immigration Reform on Oct 12-13 in Washington DC
October 12, 2009
Hispanic lawmakers in the House are writing an immigration reform bill that will outline the minority community’s position before the debate begins in Congress.
Angered by President Obama’s lack of success in legalizing illegal immigrants, some Hispanic activists are urging all Hispanics to boycott the 2010 census as a sign of displeasure.
October 9, 2009
NCLR Applauds the Inclusion of Faith Leaders at a A Senate Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
LULAC Opposes Vitter-Bennett Amendment: Call Your Senator Today!
Department of Homeland Security should revoke the 287(g) program until there is immigration reform
Republican Senators Want Census to Identify ‘Illegal Aliens’
October 5, 2009
NCLR Commends Congressional Hispanic Caucus for Calling for an End to 287(g) Agreements
Our Immigration System Needs Solutions, Not Villains
Immigrants & Health Care: MPI Analyzes Health Reform Eligibility, Verification Issues and Provides New Estimates of Coverage by Legal Status, Poverty, Firm Size and for Select States
Immigration advocates hoping to see comprehensive reform move through Congress this year now acknowledge they will probably have to wait until 2010, thanks to the all-consuming health care debate.
Why Boycotting the Census will not force the Immigration Issue
October 2, 2009
Census “boycott” is self-defeating – The people who think that Latinos will benefit politically by having some of us ignore an attempt to be counted in the population speak with a contradiction that makes absolutely no sense.
Holding the US Census ransom to force action on reforming immigration is a bad idea
September 30, 2009
America’s Voice: Rep. Steve King throws free market under the bus, along with immigrants
Grupo anti-inmigrante ataca movimiento Judeo-Cristiano pro reforma inmigratoria tachándolos de ‘desconectados’
September 29, 2009
President Obama has placed the immigration reform community at the back of the bus.
With No Progress on Immigration Reform, Activists Ready to Take to the Streets Again
September 28, 2009
California Senator Cedillo Tells the Truth About Immigration Enforcement in the Obama Era
Health insurance and immigrants: Weapons of mass distraction uncovered
The head (Thomas Saenz) of the nation’s leading Latino legal advocacy group (MALDEF) said if comprehensive immigration legislation seems unlikely in 2010, Congress should make down payments by passing smaller-scale reforms.
Liberals seek health-care access for illegals – Fearful that they’re losing ground on immigration and health care, a group of House Democrats is pushing back and arguing that any health care bill should extend to all legal immigrants and allow illegal immigrants some access.
September 24, 2009
Sooner Than Expected: Latino Congressman to Introduce Immigration Bill Ahead of White House – Luis V. Gutierrez
September 22, 2009
Obama overreaches on immigrant care
National Council of La Raza Applauds Representative Gutierrez for Advancing Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Obama takes heat from other side of immigrant healthcare debate – He suggests that those here illegally be kept from taking part in an insurance exchange set up by the government. Some on the left say that’s bad policy that panders to the likes of Joe Wilson.
Perhaps there’s no compromise on immigration
Loving Thy Neighbor – Immigration Reform and Communities of Faith
September 21, 2009
NY Senator Serrano Report: Immigration Reform Starts Here
Illegal Immigrants embroiled in health care debate
Thousands of Young People from California to New York Stage Events to Raise Awareness of DREAM Act
Your Turn: Contra Costa Times’ headline about illegal immigrants was misleading
September 18, 2009
Immigration Reform: Congress’s Perennial Pothole
September 17, 2009
E-Verify Seems Here to Stay: Obama’s Immigration Chief Vouches For Status Verification System
Is This the Best They Can Do? Anti-Immigrant Group Rally Fizzles – FAIR Claims 200,000 Members; Only 50 People Show Up
Common Sense and Immigration Reform: Uniting Behind an Accurate Census
Obama links healthcare, immigration reform – “My commitment is real and so is my desire to get this (immigration reform) done,” Obama said Wednesday during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 32nd Annual Awards Gala.
September 15, 2009
“Joe Wilson ganó”, afirma congresista demócrata Luis Gutiérrez
Latino Lawmaker Rips Obama for Making It Harder for Illegals to Buy Private Insurance – The criticism was leveled in Spanish by Rep. Luis Gutierrez
When in doubt, blame the illegals
Evo Morales rallies for immigrants’ rights
Neither walls or moats can hold them back…
The White House strengthened its stand against health-care coverage for illegal immigrants Friday, and a pivotal Senate committee looked ready to follow its lead.
President Obama’s usage of the term “illegal immigrants” is more than just semantics
September 14, 2009
In Defense of the Undocumented: Immigrants and the Healthcare Debate By Alvaro Huerta, Ph.D. Student
Sebelius: Illegal immigrant debate a ‘red herring’ – concerning health care bill
September 12, 2009
Joe Wilson Voted to Provide Taxpayer Money for Illegal Immigrants’ Healthcare in 2003 – (can you say hypocrite)
September 11, 2009
NYTimes Editorial – Immigrants, Health Care and Lies
September 10, 2009
Video: Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
Immigration, Southern Manners, and South Carolina Demographics
The Visceral Reaction when “illegal immigrants” are mentioned
CAUSA: South Carolina Congressman brings disgrace on Republicans during President’s Healthcare Speech
Deport U.S. immigration policy
How volatile is immigration in DC – In Lawmaker’s Outburst, a Rare Breach of Protocol – South Carolina GOP Rep Joe Wilson interrupted President Obama’s speech Wednesday night with a shout of “You lie!”
September 9, 2009
Time for Obama to break with current detention policy and enact one worthy of a world-class champion of democracy
As the health care debate draws more hate against “illegal immigrant coverage”, the Democratic Senator charged with introducing immigration reform legislation is making more excuses instead of moving forward. – Sen. Charles Schumer
A study released Tuesday says that without enforcement, undocumented immigrants could get health care coverage through the president’s proposed plan, costing Americans more than $30 billion annually.
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But that’s if all undocumented immigrants seek care — something another immigration expert and the study say is unlikely.
Laid-off Undocumented Migrants Seek End to Crackdown and E-Verify
September 8, 2009
Massachusetts Immigrants Divided Over Census Boycott
Center for Immigration Studies Adds to Falsehoods about Health Care Reform
September 3, 2009
The Five Biggest Lies in the Health Care Debate – Illegal immigrants will get free health insurance
September 2, 2009
Following this month’s bust of 14,500 marijuana plants that allegedly were in part being grown by Mexican migrant workers, a Colorado Springs senator is calling on Gov. Bill Ritter and the General Assembly to take aggressive action on illegal immigration in Colorado, though immigrant rights’ groups say lawmakers shouldn’t blame entire communities for the actions of a few individuals.
Will Florida’s New Republican Senator Focus on Immigration Reform?
September 1, 2009
The fight for immigration reform goes on in the name of Ted Kennedy
August 27, 2009
Who will lead on immigration reform?
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn this week signed into law a new measure requiring that history courses across the state include references to the mass deportation of Mexicans from the United States back during the 1930s. (???)
On Immigration, Kennedy’s Death Leaves Leadership Gap
Over 500 Organizations Demand White House End Flawed State And Local Immigration Enforcement Program – Federal 287(g) Program Results In Illegal Profiling And Threatens Public Safety, Say Groups
Health care, immigration, energy and other issues were among the topics of discussion as U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., met on Friday with members of the Grand Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
August 26, 2009
Immigration uproar will upstage health care debate
August 25, 2009
Immigration reshaping the political landscape – New citizens help minority groups gain clout in elections – New Mexico
August 24, 2009
Enough! Immigration Reform is NOT Health Care Reform
The North Alabama Hispanic Committee is upset over letters concerning the 287(g) program sent from the city of Albertville to leaders in Washington, D.C.
August 21, 2009
Involving undocumented immigrants in the healthcare debate underscores the ignorance and futility of the argument
Obama drops by immigration meeting, promises reform
CHIRLA to Napolitano: we expect immediate action on immigration reform
Health Care Debate: Immigrants Land On Sacrificial Altar
Heading to White House Meeting on Immigration, Paging Governor Napolitano
How about a “temporary bail out” for immigrants
President Barack Obama on Thursday managed to undo some of the damage he did recently with immigrants’ rights advocates — who were angered when Obama said in Mexico that immigration reform would have to wait until after health care and energy bills passed Congress.
August 18, 2009
Napolitano liderará una reunión sobre la reforma migratoria en la Casa Blanca
August 17, 2009
New Cato Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Legalizing Immigrants – Reform that Includes Legalization Would Yield a Net Benefit of $180 Billion Over 10 Years, While Enforcement Efforts Alone Would Incur $80 Billion in Losses
The Problem With Comprehensive Immigration Reform Messaging: Almost Marcelo Lucero
Immigration Reform Slides to Obama’s Backburner – What is the difference between President Obama and President Bush when it comes to how we, as a nation, deal with the plight of undocumented immigrants? Unfortunately, there really is no difference.
August 12, 2009
Reality Check: Immigrants and Health Care
Health care reform takes on immigration overtones
A day after President Barack Obama announced that legislation to overhaul immigration laws would have to wait until next year, the secretary of homeland security played down the need for change in a speech here and took a tough stance on enforcing current immigration laws.
August 11, 2009
Obama delay on immigration complicates health reform
CHC Leader ‘Disappointed’ in Obama’s Immigration Delay – Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.)
Debate heats up on healthcare for illegal immigrants – House Speaker Pelosi has said that they would not be covered under overhaul proposals, but activists say medical care should not be denied to the sick, no matter their status.
Disappointment in Mexico as Obama Says Immigration Reform Will Have to Wait
August 10, 2009
Americans Return to Tougher Immigration Stance – More want immigration decreased than kept the same or increased
Obama Pushes Immigration Reform to 2010, Jokes About Being Called “an Illegal Immigrant”
Obama: immigration overhaul will have to wait until next year
August 6, 2009
Obama’s Vision of “Truly Civil” Immigrant Prison Reform: More Prisoners, More Prisons
Latino Groups Criticize Obama On Immigration Raids
U.S. to Reform Policy on Detention for Immigrants – The Obama administration intends to announce an ambitious plan on Thursday to overhaul the much-criticized way the nation detains immigration violators, trying to transform it from a patchwork of jail and prison cells to what its new chief called a “truly civil detention system.”
August 4, 2009
NCLR Applauds Introduction of Legislation on Immigration Detention Standards
Let undocumented youth reach their dreams – Illlinois commentary on the DREAM Act
After early pledges by President Obama that he would moderate the Bush administration’s tough policy on immigration enforcement, his administration is pursuing an aggressive strategy for an illegal-immigration crackdown that relies significantly on programs started by his predecessor.
July 28, 2009
The administration of President Barack Obama is vastly expanding a federal effort begun under President George W. Bush to identify and deport illegal immigrants held in local jails known as Secure Communities. But in Houston where the effort got a trial start eight months ago, people on each side of the immigration debate have found fault with it.
July 23, 2009
Facts About Immigration and Health Care Reform
The Senate Democrat leading the push for immigration changes said Tuesday verifying the legal status of workers will require citizens and immigrants to prove they are legally eligible to hold jobs in the U.S.
Police chiefs press for immigration reform – About 100 police chiefs and administrators from Framington, Mass., to San Diego joined Department of Homeland Security officials in Phoenix for a National Summit on Local Immigration Policies
July 21, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security is changing the way it tackles illegal immigration, in many cases remaking or rescinding Bush administration policies. The changes put heavier emphasis on employers, including more investigations of hiring records and fines for violations
July 20, 2009
President Obama, please don’t expand failed immigration program 287(g)
July 16, 2009
A Voice of Reason & Courage in the Wilderness of Immigration Reform: Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colorado)
July 15, 2009
The first talks between the Obama administration and Cuba ended Tuesday with an invitation for U.S. diplomats to visit Havana in December, marking the official beginning of the first dialogue between Havana and Washington in six years.
July 14, 2009
“Out-of-Touch Beltway Republicanism” plagues Gingrich and others who want to send 12 million people packing
National Council of La Raza Urges Administration and Congress to Get Serious about Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Latino leaders focus on Morristown as 287(g) looms – New Jersey
Questions Raised Over New Rules Governing Local Enforcement of U.S. Immigration Laws – 287 (g)
July 13, 2009
Migration talks with Cuba to begin Tuesday in New York
287g Programs Expanded, Despite “Revamps” Immigrants Fearful
Brazil’s amnesty of its undocumented highlights the need for a 3-part approach to longlasting immigration reform
July 9, 2009
Obama Administration Mandates Bush Administration E-Verify Rule For Federal Contractors
July 1, 2009
The Arizona House has defeated a bill that would have made it the only state in the nation to criminalize the presence of illegal immigrants by expanding its trespassing law.
June 29, 2009
Republicans Focus on Guest Workers in Immigration Debate
Immigration reform takes courage – Ruben Navarrette
Obama feeling strain over immigration reform – White House summit to show support may buy him a little time
June 28, 2009
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Applauds President Obama’s Commitment to Fixing America’s Immigration Laws
Arizona State Sen. Russell Pearce has taken the lead in a new round of anti-immigration reforms that could have long-lasting effects – One would require school districts to collect data on any student who can’t prove legal residency. Another would require state and local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, thus making sanctuary laws illegal.
June 26, 2009
CHC Prepares for Next Steps on Immigration Reform
President Obama Leads Immigration Reform Debate – Executive Branch to Shepherd Legislative Process
Video: President Obama vowed on Thursday to immediately begin negotiations to craft comprehensive immigration reform , with the goal of passing legislation in Congress later this year or early next year.
CAUSA: Historic White House Meeting on Immigration a Complete Success – Roadmap to Immigration Reform makes a strong and positive beginning
June 25, 2009
It’s a win for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The County Board of Supervisors has voted to give County Attorney Andrew Thomas $1.4 million to enforce employer sanctions laws — and part of that money will go to Sheriff Joe Arpaio to help combat illegal immigration.
Healthcare in Immigration Nation – interesting connection for Healthcare and Immigration Reform
The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Today’s White House Meeting on Immigration Reform
June 24, 2009
Memo to the President: Yes, Move Immigration Reform This Year
IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND SUPPORTERS URGE CONGRESS TO APPROVE “DREAM ACT” AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO COLLEGE
Obama’s immigration straddle – If he wants Americans to consider a “path to citizenship” for illegal aliens, he’ll have to lead on “enforcement first.”
June 22, 2009
If it’s Thursday, it must be uncertainty on immigration
An Oklahoma lawmaker who wrote one of the strongest state immigration laws in the nation is continuing his fight against illegal immigration with legislation that authorizes the deportation of illegal immigrant prison inmates.
June 19, 2009
As some Hispanic groups have begun to question President Obama’s commitment to passing immigration reform, the president said Friday morning that he remains dedicated to signing such legislation.
President Barack Obama says he is committed to a comprehensive immigration overhaul that includes a way that illegal immigrants can become U.S. citizens – at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference.
June 17, 2009
Leaders in Milwaukee’s Latino community expressed outrage Wednesday that state Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) and other Democrats removed provisions in the state budget that would allow some undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition and let illegal immigrants receive certificates that would allow them to legally drive.
Obama drive for immigration reform faces an uphill road
June 16, 2009
Cautious Optimism Despite Another Delay in White House Immigration Reform Talks
In a new report, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)—an anti-immigrant hate group – Takes Aim at Virginia’s Immigrants and Children
June 15, 2009
So The Time Isn’t Now Then? : Obama Postpones Immigration Reform Meeting…..Again
June 6, 2009
A bill that aims to curb illegal immigration by prohibiting local governments from enacting “sanctuary” ordinances, or policies that make it difficult for law enforcement and other local government employees to comply with federal immigration law, was approved in the Tennessee’s state House on Friday morning.
June 5, 2009
White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal – Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Obama administration to do anything in the near future about immigration reform, or yanking Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 287(g) authority
June 4, 2009
Nevada Senator and Majority Leader Harry Reid wants immigration bill this year
June 3, 2009
Los presidentes Mauricio Funes, de El Salvador, y Felipe Calderón, de México, acordaron “empujar” la reforma migratoria para buscar beneficio para los ciudadanos mexicanos y salvadoreños que de forma ilegal residen en los Estados Unidos, así como otros temas que podrían establecer ambas naciones.
June 2, 2009
Oregon Leaders Mark Beginning of Campaign to Reform Immigration FOR America
June 1, 2009
Enforcement-First Immigration Politics
National Launch of the Reform Immigration for America Campaign
May 20, 2009
CHC, CAPAC and Progressive Caucus Discuss Immigration Reform with Community Leaders
May 7, 2009
21-City “Family Unity” Tour to Conclude First Leg in Chicago – Mother’s Day Event to Highlight Impact of Immigration Crisis on U.S. Families
April 20, 2009
Father and son arrested: the other side of Utah’s stab at immigration reform
April 10, 2009
As the White House gears up to push an immigration overhaul, advocates are finding they have an unexpected ally in White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
The mayor-elect of a North Shore suburb said Wednesday that he would drop many restrictions against illegal immigrants imposed by his predecessor. “The current mayor was not open to listening to what the community really needed,” said Robert Sabonjian, who on Tuesday defeated the incumbent mayor of Waukegan
April 9, 2009
While acknowledging that the recession makes the political battle more difficult, President Obama plans to begin addressing the country’s immigration system this year, including looking for a path for illegal immigrants to become legal, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.
April 7, 2009
Texas Mayor Caught in Deportation Furor – Mayor Herbert Gears of Irving
April 2, 2009
Saying traditional census outreach will not be enough, Hispanic groups on Wednesday urged the Obama administration to follow through now on its pledge to pass immigration reform or risk an undercount of millions of people.
April 1, 2009
House Hearing Will Examine Illegal Profiling and Police Misconduct By Local Law Enforcement Acting As Federal Immigration Agents – U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Should Suspend Agreements With Local And State Law Enforcement, Says ACLU
March 24, 2009
Obama Flinches on Immigration
March 23, 2009
President Barack Obama said last week that he wants to follow through on his promise to fix the immigration system. But that goal, always politically difficult, faces major hurdles: the crumbling economy, drug violence in Mexico, and a jam-packed agenda already facing Congress.
March 21, 2009
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling on the White House to end immigration raids that split up families. Cardinal Francis George
March 20, 2009
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says the enforcement of existing immigration laws is “un-American.” Pelosi made the comments before a group of both legal and illegal immigrants and their families in San Francisco recently.
Salvadoran President-Elect Pledges to Work With U.S. on Immigration
Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, the former Republican Party chairman who vividly remembers the “variety of names” conservatives called him because of his work on immigrant rights, is readying for another big brawl over the issue of immigration.
March 19, 2009
National Council of La Raza Lauds Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Obama’s Commitment to Immigration Reform
Hispanic Caucus Says Obama Will Back Its Push For Overhaul Measure This Year
Ten Republican congressmen — including one from North Carolina — said Wednesday that a civil rights investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office could have a chilling effect on other state and local police agencies that seek to crack down on illegal immigration.
March 18, 2009
Obama recibe a la bancada latina del Congreso (CHC) – Discusión se centra en la reforma migratoria y los pasos a tomarse para abordar el tema este año
March 17, 2009
Hispanic Democrats – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) – will have their first West Wing meeting with President Obama on Wednesday morning to discuss immigration reform, according to Democratic sources.
March 10, 2009
The failure of ICE
March 4, 2009
Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos Admonishes Obama on immigration
Obama’s silence on immigration can’t last long
February 16, 2009
Michael Chertoff, the former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is writing a book about his experiences at the department and his previous time as the head of the Justice Department’s criminal division
The Real Economics of Immigration Reform – By ignoring the role of immigration policy in our economic situation, Americans are actually hurting themselves.
February 4, 2009
Conservative Group Tries to Make Obama’s Aunt an Immigration Issue
February 1, 2009
The National Conference on State Legislatures has released a report on “State Laws Related to Immigrants and Immigration in 2008.”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today a wide-ranging action directive on immigration and border security.
Judge Prohibits Anti-Immigrant Measure from Taking Effect in Columbia County, Oregon
January 29, 2009
The lawyers for over 600 American born children filed a lawsuit against President Obama to suspend the deportation of their undocumented parents until there is immigration law reform.
January 23, 2009
More than 1,200 advocacy groups – includng the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) – have delivered a letter to the Obama Administration outlining priorities for immigration reform from the pro- immigrant, pro-immigration perspective.
January 21, 2009
Obama’s Immigration agenda on new WhiteHouse.gov’s website
January 16, 2009
Hispanics and the New Administration – Immigration Slips as a Top Priority – Pew Hispanic Report
December 29, 2008
Gov. Janet Napolitano — President-elect Barack Obama’s pick to run the Homeland Security Department — has strongly advocated using advanced security technology as a law enforcement tool, drawing praise from police and raising concern among civil liberties groups that warn about privacy invasion.
December 28, 2008
It’s way too early to tell whether the United States under President-elect Barack Obama will restore realism, sanity and lawfulness to its immigration system. But it’s never too early to hope, and the stars seem to be lining up, at least among his cabinet nominees.
December 23, 2008
Border Fence Project Surpasses 500-Mile Mark Pedestrian, Vehicle Fence Installed Along the Border in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas + Fact Sheet
December 22, 2008
Kansas legislators who want to crack down on illegal immigration are changing their strategy for getting something passed. – to deal with illegal immigration through smaller bills next year
December 18, 2008
A court prevented nearly 2,000 people from taking the oath of U.S. citizenship in time to register to vote in the November elections, a new report released Wednesday said.
December 17, 2008
Nebraska revisa leyes de inmigración – Critican al Congreso reforma inconclusa
December 10, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama pledged to make comprehensive immigration reform a priority in his first term in the White House, but the nation’s worsening economic woes may force delays on the campaign promise, experts said.
Despite testimony, immigration bill looks to pass session intact – Utah
December 8, 2008
Napolitano proyecta imagen moderada sobre inmigración
December 7, 2008
Tennessee immigrants fight back fear, sue for rights – Three cases challenge state and local policies
December 6, 2008
Tom Tancredo deja Washington con pocos aliados
GOP Immigration Strategy: Full throttle on the wrong track
December 5, 2008
It’s looking less likely that Los Angeles voters will consider sweeping changes to the Los Angeles Police Department policy on dealing with illegal immigrants suspected of crimes.
Napolitano’s immigration strategy was largely defense – Republicans, Democrats say she was reluctant to take lead on issue
The New Electoral Landscape and What It Means for Immigration Reform – Immigration Policy Center
El Paso to Obama: Tear Down That Wall
December 3, 2008
Homeland security pick Janet Napolitano expected to reassert federal authority on immigration
Rep. Loretta Sanchez says Obama’s homeland pick has tough border record
December 2, 2008
Immigration Reform Trapped in Political Dualism – The first consideration in any serious reform should be removing the immigration processing functions from the anti-terrorist bu
Napolitano, Muñoz appointments: Why immigration may go forward
Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino, said immigration reform will be “one of our top priorities” after Obama takes office Jan. 20. During the congressional recess, Latino leaders plan to meet in Chicago with Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s chief of staff, to discuss immigration, Baca said.
Sides get set to lobby Barack Obama for immigration policy changes Some activists oppose detentions and deportations; others seek hiring restrictions and border control
November 21, 2008
GOP stares down immigration divide
November 20, 2008
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano tapped as new Homeland Security chief – The vocal immigration reformer brings border-state experience to the post.
November 19, 2008
mmigrant rights’ groups in Wisconsin say they’ll try again next year to get Congress to pass state educational residency status for illegal immigrants.
‘Mixed-Status’ Families Look to Obama
Identity Politics and the Latino Payback on Immigration
El congresista Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill) propondrá al Caucus Hispano del Congreso de los Estados Unidos que reclame al presidente electo Barack Obama una reforma migratoria inmediata.
November 18, 2008
Hispanic Turnout May Spur Immigration Overhaul
November 12, 2008
Immigrant rights organizations have called for a major march on Washington on January 21, the day after Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th US president.
Critics cry foul over DPS license checkpoint plan – Some lawmakers say stops would unfairly target illegal immigrants – Texas
November 11, 2008
Immigration reform might be a long shot in the short term – The strong immigrant vote for Obama puts some pressure on the new administration, but auguring against a quick fix are the economic crisis and the Iraq war, both of which the president-elect promises to prioritize early on his administration.
Cuban American Senator Mel Martinez Slams Anti-Immigration Rhetoric In Republican Party
When Will Immigration Reform Surface On Obama’s Radar?
November 6, 2008
Peru immigrants in the U.S. hold onto Obama’s amnesty promise
Chertoff’s Challenge to Obama
McCain Lost Ground with Hispanics, Despite Immigration Stance
Did ICE Assistant Secretary Julie Myers leak the immigration status of Obama’s aunt?
November 3, 2008
Ongoing border wall construction is nothing more than perpetuating a false threat
Latino bloggers ask Speaker Pelosi to clarify remarks on citizenship for undocumented immigrants
October 27, 2008
U.S. to renew push for crackdown on illegal workers – Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff says he will seek to lift an injunction on a rule that would check for discrepancies in workers’ Social Security data.
Federal Court Of Appeals To Hear Arguments On Hazleton Anti-Immigrant Law Thursday
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama, working to win over Latino voters in New Mexico, attacked Republican rival John McCain’s record and argued that his rival can’t be trusted to overhaul U.S. immigration laws.
October 17, 2008
Report on immigrants’ impact on local economy underscores need for White House to retake Economics 101
October 15, 2008
At a press conference on Tuesday The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) publicly urged Presidential candidates Barrack Obama and John McCain to speak openly about immigration reform.
A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that the city’s plan to issue municipal identification cards to residents regardless of immigration status does not violate state and federal law.
A look at immigration issues among Hispanic voters
McCain, Obama seek to avoid fray on immigration
Candidates agree on immigration, but ads don’t show it
October 9, 2008
Presidential Debates Ignore 12 Million Elephants in the Room, Bypass Immigration
October 7, 2008
N. Carolina House Republican wannabe illustrates what’s wrong with Republican rationale on immigration enforcement
Arguably one of the most intriguing aspects of the presidential campaign is how John McCain and Barack Obama continue to fight over the issue of immigration in only their Spanish language ads. The issue rarely arises in their English-language political debate, but Spanish-speaking television viewers continue to see it mentioned in campaign ads.
September 23, 2008
The Hill again ignored McCain’s reversal on immigration legislation
September 22, 2008
John McCain: Immigration reform redux – The Republican puts immigration front and center for Irish Americans.
McCain refuses to answer questionnaire on immigration reform
It’s Immigration, Stupid – The dueling Obama and McCain ads in Spanish-language media show that the parties realize the election might just be won or lost on the issue of immigration – but not in the way they had imagined. NAM contributor Henry Fernandez has this analysis.
September 21, 2008
Richardson trumpets Obama as candidate for immigration reform in Greeley, Colorado
September 18, 2008
John McCain accuses Barack Obama of scuttling immigration overhaul – The Republican’s effort to court Latino voters is challenged by both sides of the issue.
McCain zigzags on immigration
September 17, 2008
Dems play footloose with immigration facts – (a Ruben Navarrette oped)
Panel Gets Few Cost Answers on Illegal Immigration – Lawmakers who want to know how much money illegal immigration is costing public services in Indiana got few answers Tuesday.
September 16, 2008
The Ad Campaign In Spanish, McCain Criticizes Obama on Immigration
Senator John McCain’s truth-deficient campaign hit another low last Friday with a fraudulent new ad, this time about immigration.
McCain courts Florida Hispanics – John McCain attacked Barack Obama over immigration in a two-day Florida tour to win Hispanics.
September 15, 2008
Heated immigration debate shapes Latinos’ votes
Immigration issue expected to resurface when debates start
September 12, 2008
Anti-immigration hard-liners in the GOP have scared away many Latinos, leading immigrant voters to abandon the Republican Party in record numbers. But some Latinos still believe John McCain has their interests at heart.
The Bush administration needs an extra $400 million to complete its fence along the country’s southwestern border, and government investigators say that may not even be enough to finish construction by the end of this year.
September 11, 2008
Obama got his loudest cheers (at CHCI event) with these lines: “This election is about the 12 million people living in the shadows, the communities taking immigration enforcement into their own hand. They are counting on us to stop the hateful rhetoric filling our airwaves, and rise above the fear, and rise above the demagoguery, and finally enact comprehensive immigration reform.”
Speaking before the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., blasted Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for not including comprehensive immigration reform in his party’s platform.
September 10, 2008
Pro-Latino Policies – McCain’s focus on immigrants and healthcare
Indiana legislators tackle illegal immigration again
September 9, 2008
As known anti-immigrant “hate group” lobbies Congress this week… SEIU Denounces Anti-Immigrant Hate Speech Joins Prominent Immigrant Rights Groups to Advocate for Smart, Pragmatic Reform
Dallas suburb’s move on illegal immigration being fought – Measure to keep illegal immigrants in Farmers Branch from housing has some seeking restraining order
September 8, 2008
Republicans Echo Immigration Restrictionists – The draft Republican Party platform is a restrictionist dream come true. Rather than following the less severe lead of its presidential candidate, the party platform committee took its ideological lead from the party’s social conservatives and nationalist right.
Utah Latinos are reacting to current comments made by Jason Chaffetz, Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District. In a recent statement posted on the candidates official Web Site, Chaffetz said illegal immigrants with criminal records should be placed in military style tent camps.
Mayor Randy Chastain minced few words in saying that an increasing illegal immigration presence is sapping his city of resources and adding a heavy burden on the backs of Oconee County taxpayers. – Walhalla, South Carolina
Commenting on the Republican Platorm on Immigration – The GOP approved their platform, including immigration, which John McCain endorsed upon his acceptance of nomination
NDN, SERGIO BENDIXEN TO RELEASE NEW POLL TOMORROW, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, ON IMMIGRATION; BENDIXEN, NDN PRESIDENT SIMON ROSENBERG, NDN VP FOR HISPANIC PROGRAMS ANDRES RAMIREZ AVAILABLE FOLLOWING CHCI PANEL ON LATINO ELECTORATE
The Democrats are uniting behind new messaging on immigration reform. Having acknowledged that the immigration restrictionists are dominating the immigration debate, the Democratic Party and its allies are desperately seeking to reframe the immigration crisis. Their new language about immigration policy—”nation of laws,” “rule of law,” and “required legal status”—is popping up everywhere, from the pronouncements of immigrant-rights groups to the Democratic Party platform.
Maria Elena Salinas: Immigration still needs reform
