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16 Mar 2021

Immigration bills on House agenda; Democrats hopeful for Senate votes

Armed with hope for the first time in years that immigration legislation can pass through Congress, Democrats on Capitol Hill are moving forward this week on bills that could help create a pathway to citizenship for millions of individuals living in the USA without legal status.
Armed with hope for the first time in years that immigration legislation can pass through Congress, Democrats on...
19 Feb 2021

Ariz Sens Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly hold keys to immigration debate

Biden unveiled his plan during his first day in office, proposing an eight-year pathway to citizenship for many of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.But the political landscape is much changed from a decade ago. For one, Biden's plan faces an evenly divided Senate, where under the existing rules they will once again need large Republican support to pass any legislation on immigration. And so far, no bipartisan coalition has emerged in the Gang of Eight tradition.
Biden unveiled his plan during his first day in office, proposing an eight-year pathway...

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21 Jan 2021

Biden immigration proposal includes pathway to citizenship for some

On the same day he is inaugurated into office, Joe Biden will introduce immigration legislation that will include an eight-year pathway to citizenship for nearly 11 million immigrants living in the United States without legal status.
On the same day he is inaugurated into office, Joe Biden will introduce immigration legislation that will include an...
22 Dec 2020

COVID-19 vaccine: Undocumented immigrants fear getting dose

As the COVID-19 vaccine makes its way throughout the United States, immigration activists and lawmakers are rallying to ensure that the 11 million undocumented immigrants at the heart of the nation's food production and service industry sectors are not left out.
As the COVID-19 vaccine makes its way throughout the United States, immigration activists and lawmakers are...

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14 Nov 2020

Trump immigration policies won’t be easy for Biden to reverse

Family separations. The travel ban. The wall. Gutting the asylum and refugee systems. Pushing to abolish DACA.Those policies implemented by President Donald Trump helped define his legacy, fulfilling some of his campaign promises while enraging many Americans and further isolating the U.S. from the world. President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to reverse most of those restrictionist policies, but it could take months, or even many years, to do so.
Family separations. The travel ban. The wall. Gutting the asylum and refugee systems. Pushing to abolish DACA.Those...
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13 Aug 2020

COVID-19 stimulus deal: US immigration services plans furloughs

The federal agency tasked with offering citizenship, green cards and visas to immigrants is planning to furlough about two-thirds of its workers at the end of the month after Congress failed to reach a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package.
The federal agency tasked with offering citizenship, green cards and visas to immigrants is planning to furlough about...
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5 Aug 2017

Sen. John McCain aims to revive immigration reform when he returns to Congress

Sen. John McCain talks about the need for immigrants with all skill levels and how the issue should be handled as part of an overall package, during an interview with The Arizona Republic on Aug. 3, 2017.
Sen. John McCain talks about the need for immigrants with all skill levels and how the issue should be handled as part...

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6 Jul 2017

Immigrants facing new reality this Independence Day

As thousands prepare to become citizens on July 4th, they are joining the U.S. at a difficult time for immigrants. What is changed dramatically over the decades is where those immigrants come from, what roles they play in the U.S., how they are treated by native citizens and the debate over the millions who have entered the United States illegally over past decades.
As thousands prepare to become citizens on July 4th, they are joining the U.S. at a difficult time for immigrants. What...
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26 Sep 2016

In an Arizona county, anger at Trump spurs Latinos to vote

The number of Latino voters has steadily increased, but their voting rates still lag significantly behind other demographic groups. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration, anchored by a promise to build a giant wall on the southern border and make Mexico pay for it, may spur Latinos to the polls.
The number of Latino voters has steadily increased, but their voting rates still lag significantly behind other...

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26 Aug 2016

Trumps softening immigration view may not broaden Hispanic support

Call it a pivot, a restart or just a softening of his stance, but pro-immigration groups are not impressed with Donald Trump's change in tone this week and his promise of new policies to handle the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Call it a pivot, a restart or just a softening of his stance, but pro-immigration groups are not impressed with Donald...

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