House Republicans quit bipartisan immigration group
A blow was dealt against a possible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives when two more Republican members withdrew. However, immigrant rights activists vow that they will not be deterred.
Immigration bill, despite flaws, needs united push for House passage
It would still represent a major victory for immigrants, labor and the working class. It would grant legal status to most undocumented, including some who have already been ordered to depart.
GOP votes to prevent "dreamers" from getting a break
On June 13, the House of Representatives voted on a mostly partisan line to prevent the Obama administration from giving undocumented immigrants brought here as children a break.
"Nuns on the Bus" tour nation for immigration reform
Sister Simone Campbell was upbeat on the possibility of meaningful immigration reform.
Thousands in San Jose call for immigration reform and workers' rights
Calls for justice for immigrants and rights for workers rang out all across San Jose as thousands marched three miles from predominantly Latino east San Jose to a rally at San Jose City Hall.
Senate immigration bill: big advances, real dangers
Numerous groups are working out their point-by-point analyses of the Senate bill, which is more than 800 pages long.
Service employees: Reform must include concerns of black immigrants
Judith Howell has a message for Congress: Pass comprehensive immigration reform and don't forget or brush aside the concerns of immigrants and their descendants who happen to be black.
North Carolina "Historic Thousands" march for economic justice
Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."
Latino labor leader: Immigration legislation has potential problems
Providing a path to eventual citizenship for 11 million undocumented workers "is a worthy #1 goal" of proposed immigration reform legislation.
