Undocumented Immigrants

Meet Mitt Rubio

While the media pundits speculate that Rubio's intention was to shore up his conservative credentials the larger ramifications of his action may be missed. Rubio is clearly out of step with America's Latino voting base and, much like Mitt Romney, has no idea of it.

ID cards for illegal immigrants in L.A. winning strong support (Video)

ID cards for illegal immigrants in L.A. winning strong support (Video) A plan to provide official photo identification cards for illegal immigrants in Los Angeles appears to be winning wide support.

Is using the term ‘illegal’ a generational thing?

Is using the term ‘illegal’ a generational thing? Two of the biggest names in print journalism, The New York Times and the Associated Press, continue to use the term "illegal immigrant," despite the controversy over the phrase.

Rubio promises to present “permanent solution” for undocumented youths

Rubio promises to present “permanent solution” for undocumented youths Florida Senator Marco Rubio said Wednesday that in 2013 he will present a bill that will offer a "permanent solution" for undocumented students.

California driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown

California driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown Some undocumented immigrants could get California drivers licenses under a bill that Gov. Jerry Brown announced he signed into law late Sunday.

Arizona to appeal judge’s ruling against part of immigration law

Arizona to appeal judge’s ruling against part of immigration law Arizona Governor Jan Brewer plans to fight a federal judge's ruling against a part of Arizona's tough immigration law that would have made it a crime to harbor undocumented immigrants, court papers showed on Thursday.

Immigrants flood consulates and schools with documentation requests

Immigrants flood consulates and schools with documentation requests Schools and consulates have been flooded with requests for documents after President Barack Obama announced a new program allowing young undocumented immigrants to apply for two-year renewable work permits.

Jose Antonio Vargas challenges NYT and AP to drop ‘illegal immigrant’

Jose Antonio Vargas challenges NYT and AP to drop ‘illegal immigrant’ A non-profit founded by Jose Antonio Vargas, a journalist, activist, and undocumented immigrant, will begin monitoring the use of the phrase "illegal immigrant" in the media, with the goal of shifting the conversation around the issue.

A Texas town wants to ban undocumented immigrants from renting houses

A Texas town wants to ban undocumented immigrants from renting houses A city in Texas has for years been attempting to ban undocumented immigrants from renting houses but constant legal battles have prevented the town from doing so.

Undocumented youth starting to receive licenses under deferred action program

Undocumented youth starting to receive licenses under deferred action program New immigration policy has brought to the forefront the long-running and bitter debate over whether undocumented immigrants should have access to driver’s licenses.

Latino food chain’s participation in E-Verify leaves a bad taste

Latino food chain’s participation in E-Verify leaves a bad taste California's Mi Pueblo chain, catering to Latinos, was founded by an illegal immigrant. So the company's announcement that it will participate in a worker immigration-status program has spurred anger.

Poll: 1 out of 3 Americans inaccurately think most Hispanics are undocumented

Poll: 1 out of 3 Americans inaccurately think most Hispanics are undocumented For many non-Latino Americans, the words “Latino” and “illegal immigrant” are one and the same. A new poll finds over 30 percent of non-Hispanics believe a majority (over half) of Hispanics are undocumented.

U.S. halts free flights home for illegal immigrants from Mexico

U.S. halts free flights home for illegal immigrants from Mexico The U.S. government has halted flights home for Mexicans caught entering the country illegally in the deadly summer heat of Arizona’s deserts, a money-saving move that ends a years-long experiment that cost taxpayers nearly $100 million.

Study: Legalizing undocumented workers would be economic boon

Study: Legalizing undocumented workers would be economic boon As of 2010, there were an estimated 200,000-plus undocumented immigrants working in Arizona. The left-leaning Center for American Progress found legalization would create an extra half billion dollars in tax revenue for Arizona.

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