Posts Tagged ‘immigration policy’
Victory! Congress protects tax credit for immigrant families
Posted: February 17, 2012 at 2:09 pm By AllieThis week, immigrant activists across the country put pressure on Washington to stand up for our families — and we defeated a motion to end the Additional Child Tax Credit for millions of families.
Learn more about family unity waivers
Posted: January 6, 2012 at 11:03 am By AllieThis proposal would be a huge relief for mixed-status families — it’s the kind of common-sense reform that is desperately needed. Here are the key points on how the administration’s family unity waivers would change the implementation of the bars on returning home.
States leading the way for pro-immigrant policies
Posted: October 10, 2011 at 4:06 pm By AllieAs we learn more about the devastation being caused by Alabama’s anti-immigrant laws, it is critical to recognize our successes in other parts of the country. California and Rhode Island are taking initiative to implement smart, pro-immigrant policies.
A bit of sanity in Arizona
Posted: February 8, 2011 at 3:21 pm By Rachel LaBruyereYesterday, the attempt to create a second class citizenship in the state of Arizona was put on hold as the Senate version of a bill challenging the 14th amendment failed to even go to vote because it lacked support. House Bill 2561 and Senate Bill 1309 would define children as citizens of Arizona and the [...]
Are States Considering SB 1070-Style Bills Putting their Head in the Lion’s Mouth?
Posted: January 21, 2011 at 1:23 pm By Seth HoyOriginally posted on the Immigration Impact blog. Last week, local law enforcement, religious and business groups in South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Florida spoke out against the introduction of Arizona-style immigration laws in their states, citing the harmful social and economic consequences of such laws. This week, another batch of state legislators in Nebraska, Indiana, Colorado [...]
Nominate an unsung hero: Freedom from fear awards
Posted: January 18, 2011 at 11:59 am By Rachel LaBruyereYesterday, our country celebrated the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. In that same spirit of justice and sacrifice, we are joining others in calling for nominations for the 2011 Freedom From Fear award. The award will go to 15 people who have taken extraordinary actions to work for full justice for immigrants [...]
New year, new Congress, same attack on immigrants
Posted: January 6, 2011 at 1:13 pm By Rachel LaBruyereYesterday, the 112th Congress met for the first time and the new Republican majority wasted no time in getting back into their favorite game: bash the immigrants. First, our old friend Russell Pearce (of SB 1070 fame) gathered with Republican leaders from 14 states to announce their plans to do away with birthright citizenship, which [...]
Will we finally see the DREAM Act?
Posted: November 11, 2010 at 12:52 pm By LloydDespite having a majority backing in the Senate, Republican obstruction killed the DREAM Act just a short time ago. But buoyed by his recent re-election (thanks in large part to the Latino community), Senator Harry Reid is promising to bring the DREAM Act back to the floor. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also endorsed the plan [...]
On Immigration, Voters Get It, Politicians Don’t
Posted: September 10, 2010 at 4:34 pm By Rachel LaBruyereFrank Sharry, the Executive Director of America’s Voice, talks about the midterm elections and why immigration plays a role (duh). So, just where do Americans stand on the red-hot issue of illegal immigration? Is it true that they want the government to just “build the dang fence” and be done with it? Are they so [...]
Republican Obstructionism on the Path to Immigration Reform
Posted: May 10, 2010 at 5:28 pm By Seth HoyOriginally posted on Immigration Impact. In an interview on Univision over the weekend, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke about the path forward for comprehensive immigration reform (CIR)—in particular, the need for Republican support and its notable absence. Senator Reid called attention to the fact that Arizona’s recent immigration law is a reaction to the lack [...]
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