Immigration Updates
Immigration Policy Update: Conservatives gather in Washington to Press for Immigration Reform
December 14, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
Conservatives raise their voices on the need for immigration reform. Lame immigration proposals in the lame duck. Reform conversations begin on the Hill. White House promises Obama will be “all in” on immigration reform next year. DREAMers vow to fight for broad reform that will help their parents.
Voices of the New Consensus
December 04, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
Policy Update: Immigration Reform takes Center Stage
November 16, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
Prospects for immigration reform are looking up in the next Congress. Republicans realize they must put immigration reform behind them to increase their attractiveness to Latino voters. In other news, the LA City Council votes for an ID Card. South Carolina “show me your papers” law goes into effect.
Policy Update: Obama Boosted to Second Term by America’s Changing Demographics
November 08, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
The number one topic after the election was the failure of Republicans to attract Latinos, Asians, and African American votes—the fastest-growing part of the electorate. These voters went for President Obama by very large margins. Congress now returns to Washington for a lame duck session.
Immigration Policy Update for October 26, 2012
October 26, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
Border Patrol use of lethal force under scrutiny. IG notes improvements in 287(g) implementation. Poll shows support for Maryland in-state tuition measure. LA considering ID cards for undocumented immigrants. Appeals Court suspends all immigration cases. Supreme Court to hear arguments in deportation case. Colorado purges suspected non-citizens from voter rolls.
Immigration Policy Update for October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
In this issue: New DACA numbers, more on the fiscal cliff and immigration, California TRUST Act vetoed, refugee numbers set for 2013, same sex partners may be considered for prosecutorial discretion, 287(g) agreements under review, Supreme Court hears technical immigration deportation case.
The Midwest Summit: Forging a New Consensus on Immigrants and America
October 09, 2012 - Posted by Communications Intern
The Do-Nothing Congress Heads Home
September 27, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
In this Issue: With its approval in the single digits, Congress heads home early. STEM bill fails in the House. North Carolina Sheriff found to discriminate against Latinos. Show-me-your-papers goes into effect in Arizona. Haitian TPS extended. Immigration functions will lose millions over the fiscal cliff. More.
Value of Citizenship: PhotoBlog to Celebrate Citizenship Day
September 17, 2012 - Posted by Sarah Curry
Immigration Policy Update: The Political Season
September 14, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
In this issue: Silly hearings in the political season | Congress moves to pass six-month temporary spending bill | Voice of moderation grows in Arizona | Latest enforcement statistics show record border enforcement | Unacceptable costs of Operation Streamline | Another Border Patrol shooting leads to death on the border
Immigration Policy Update for September 7, 2012
September 07, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
In this issue: District Judge lifts injunction on show-me-your-papers in Arizona; states react to DACA; administration says DACA recipients ineligible for health care; immigrant integration conference in Baltimore; Democratic platform positive on immigration; Russell Pearce comeback aborted by voters; Rep. Smith argues sub-agency credit for removals, and who really cares?
Immigration Policy Update: State Immigration Laws Suffer More Legal Blows
August 28, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
The Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit strikes down much of Alabama’s anti-immigrant law and deals a blow to “attrition through enforcement.” Refugees in limbo due to broad definition of terrorist support will get relief. Kris Kobach adds harsh immigration planks to Republican platform. More.
Immigration Policy Update: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
August 16, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
USCIS has begun taking requests for deferred action from deportation for certain young people brought to the U.S. as children. Thousands turned out on the first day, and ultimately hundreds of thousands are expected to make a request. This update contains suggestions on how you can get involved.
Policy Update: New Information on Deferred Action
August 08, 2012 - Posted by Josh Breisblatt
The administration released additional details on its new deferred action policy. Updated resources on deferred action and an upcoming State of Play call
Immigration Policy Update: More Oversight Hearings; Support for Deferred Action in Congress
July 27, 2012 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
More immigration oversight hearings in Congress. Deferred action wins approval of Members of Congress. Sheriff Arpaio has his words fed back to him in court. Update on prosecutorial discretion.
