Undocumented Immigrants

Obama administration approves first group of deferred action applicants

Obama administration approves first group of deferred action applicants Just three weeks after the Obama administration started accepting applications from young undocumented immigrants seeking to avoid deportation, the government already has approved 72,000 applications for deferred action.

Why did immigration officials release a group of undocumented activists arrested outside the DNC?

Why did immigration officials release a group of undocumented activists arrested outside the DNC? Police arrested ten undocumented activists protesting outside the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

California bill allows DREAMers to obtain driver’s licenses

California bill allows DREAMers to obtain driver’s licenses The California legislature on Thursday passed three bills that would give significant new rights to immigrants, most of them Latinos.

Hampshire College offers undocumented immigrant student scholarship

Hampshire College offers undocumented immigrant student scholarship A small private liberal arts college in western Massachusetts has announced the establishment of a scholarship fund dedicated to helping undocumented students get degrees.

Jan Brewer defends executive order denying benefits to young undocumented immigrants

Jan Brewer defends executive order denying benefits to young undocumented immigrants Gov. Jan Brewer (R-Ariz.) said Tuesday that her decision to deny benefits to undocumented immigrants was justified, claiming that federal law is at fault in the immigration debate.

Jan Brewer signs executive order denying state benefits to children of undocumented immigrants

Jan Brewer signs executive order denying state benefits to children of undocumented immigrants Jan Brewer issued an order on Wednesday barring undocumented immigrants who qualify for temporary legal status in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefits.

Deferred action program is a milestone for the Hispanic community

Deferred action program is a milestone for the Hispanic community Today, August 15, 2012 marks a momentous day for the Hispanic community and for our country, nearly 1.7 million young immigrants will finally receive the opportunity to work for their dreams.

Coming out: A confession from a Harvard student

Coming out: A confession from a Harvard student The truth is, I am an undocumented immigrant. My status means I do not possess a nine-digit number that would open doors to many opportunities.

Deferred action details as Wednesday’s application date nears

Deferred action details as Wednesday’s application date nears For the past two months hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants have been rushing to compile the paperwork they’ll need to apply for deferred action, part of a new Obama administration policy announced in June.

DREAM Act may become part of Democratic party platform

DREAM Act may become part of Democratic party platform Support for the DREAM Act may soon become the official stance of the Democratic Party.

Metro State University of Denver: We’re ‘willing and able’ to defend new tuition rate for undocumented students (Video)

Metro State University of Denver: We’re ‘willing and able’ to defend new tuition rate for undocumented students (Video) Metropolitan State University of Denver says it has decided to move forward with its controversial vote granting undocumented students a new tuition rate, to go into effect this fall.

DREAMer activists get arrested again, immigrants demand justice for their detained relatives in Florida (Video)

DREAMer activists get arrested again, immigrants demand justice for their detained relatives in Florida (Video) Protesters gathered outside the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., on Sunday to protest what they consider the unjust detention of their loved ones.

Undocumented immigrants prove big business for prison companies

Undocumented immigrants prove big business for prison companies The U.S. is locking up more undocumented immigrants than ever, generating lucrative profits for the nation's largest prison companies.

Who and Where the DREAMers Are

Who and Where the DREAMers Are A demographic profile of immigrants who might benefit from the Obama Administration’s deferred action initiative.

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