California legislature passes bill to ease deportations
As California's legislative session races to the finish line this week, bills to ease restrictions on the state's undocumented immigrants are making headlines.
13,000 jam Navy Pier to gain legal status
On Aug. 15, Navy Pier here transformed into New York's Ellis Island - instead of seeing the Statue of Liberty welcome them, it was the Chicago skyline.
Coalition will educate youth on new immigration rules
The Department of Homeland Security clarified rules for undocumented immigrant youth looking to apply for temporary legal status.
New Haven resident card inspires hope
The idea for the card came from the practical needs and stresses of the immigrant community.
Memorial honors fallen immigrants
The statue is intended as a remembrance to all those who perished attempting to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
Florida voters support immigration reform
A recent poll offering a snapshot of Florida voters found that they back the President's decision to end deportations of DREAM Act-eligible youth. They also support some broader, more sweeping reform.
Lawsuit challenges DOMA over same-sex rights
The suit, for which class-action status is sought, concerns a Santa Ana lesbian couple and was officially filed July 12 in the U.S. District Court.
American dream: Florida voters defend rights
Florida has been in the eye of many natural storms. The Sunshine State is now in the eye of a man-made voter suppression storm.
After Court smackdown of Arizona, DREAMers speak out
President Obama recently ordered an end to deportation of young people who have been brought to this country as children.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down three parts of Arizona's immigration law today, but permitted one of the key parts to stand in a split decision.
