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GOP Representatives Introduce Achieve Act to Counter DREAM Act, Which One Will Immigrants Favor?

Washington, D.C. - After this year’s election it has become glaringly obvious that this country needs to tackle comprehensive immigration reform. And GOP lawmakers are getting a jump on reform by introducing new legislation to address the issue.

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House GOP Introduces Immigration Bill, But Will it Offer Solutions to The Majority of Immigrants?

Washington D.C. - Attempting to get the jump on immigration reform, GOP House members have introduced a bill that would expand STEM visas and expedite green cards. But what solutions are they offering to the hundreds of thousands of young immigra ...

Jeb Bush to Pen Book about Immigration, Release Date in 2013

Miami, FL-Beloved former Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush plans to write a book dealing with the contentious issue of immigration for Threshold Editions a conservative branch of Simon & Schuster.

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Deferred Action immigration Program Ahead of Schedule, Notifications Begin Going Out

Washington, D.C. -It has been less than months since young immigrants, or Dreamers, were able to apply for deferred action to prevent deportation. And now some of those applicants will hear whether they will be able to stay in the country.

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California City Considers Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Use Library Cards as ID

Los Angeles, CA- The Los Angeles city Council voted unanimously to consider a proposal that would allow illegal immigrants to use their library cards as a legitimate form of identification that would allow them to open bank accounts and access ci ...

Border Patrol Stops Flights Carrying Illegal Immigrants Back to Mexico

Tucson, AZ- The federal government is putting an end to a seven year program, which cost $100 million, where illegal immigrants are flown back to Mexico.

California allows Driver’s Licenses for Dreamers

Sacramento, CA- While a number of states, including Arizona and Georgia have passed very tough immigration laws, California is enacting laws that will make the state friendlier to undocumented immigrants.

California Law Enforcement Critical of New Immigration Bill

Los Angeles, CA- Several sheriffs and other law enforcement officials in California have spoken out against a new immigration law, the TRUST Act, awaiting Gov. Brown’s signature.

Florida Senator Advises Romney Not to Talk About Immigration until after the Election

Tampa, FL- Latino advisers and operatives working alongside Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney stated he should avoid talking about immigration during his crucial speech at the Republican National Convention.

California Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Give Added Protections to Undocumented Immigrants

Sacramento, CA- California lawmakers have passed the TRUST Act, which gives added protection from deportation and are now awaiting Gov. Brown’s signature.

Jeb Bush Warns GOP to Soften Tone on Immigration

Tampa, FL- The Republican Party has descended on Tampa, ready to coronate Mitt Romney as their presidential candidate and present their party platform taking some tough stances on immigration and party favorite Jeb Bush.

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Immigration Agents Sue Feds over Deferred Action

Washington D.C. - Another constitutional showdown over immigration has begun as a group of ICE agents filed a lawsuit Thursday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

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Hispanic Leaders Takes Immigration Agenda to Party Conventions

Washington, D.C. - A coalition of immigration advocates unveiled their platform which they intend to present to political leadership at both party conventions in Tampa and Charlotte.

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GOP Convention Platform Takes Tough Stance on Illegal Immigration

Tampa, FL- Even though the Republican Party Platform won’t be cemented until next Monday prior to the start of the convention, their hard-hitting stance towards illegal immigration is getting a great deal of attention.

Federal Court Blocks Provision of Alabama Immigration Law, Leaves Papers Please Intact

Birmingham, AL- As children all across the country head back to school, undocumented students and parents in Alabama no longer have to worry since schools will no longer be required to inquire about their legal status.

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New York Mayor Bloomberg Urges Romney and Obama to Address Immigration Reform

New York, NY- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging both Presidential candidates to address the issue of immigration reform in their election campaigns.

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Romney’s VP Pick, Paul Ryan, Could Be a Problem on the Issue of Immigration

Washington, D.C. - The Latino vote is crucial in the 2012 Presidential -Campaign, so hard stances on immigration could present a problem for Romney now that he’s tapped Paul Ryan to be his Vice President.

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New Legal Challenges Put Arizona Immigration Law on Hold

Phoenix, AZ- Despite the fact that the Supreme Court held up the “papers please” provision of Arizona’s immigration law, it is a long way from implementation because of new legal challenges.

Senate Democrats Push To Have the DREAM Act Included in Party Platform

Washington, D.C.- With President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign in full swing some Democratic Lawmakers are pushing the administration to include the DREAM Act in the Party Platform

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What are the Requirements for Deferred Action for Young Immigrants?

New York, NY- With just a week to go before the USCIS begins taking applications for deferred action, many of the hopeful “dreamers” may be wondering what type of documentation they will need to prove their eligibility.