L.A. faith-based leaders arrested in protest against deportations
"I chose to get arrested during Holy Week because too many of our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters are suffering."
Immigrants in Texas: ICE detention center is “the dog pound”
Yanira Lopez Lucas and her children are among the Central American refugees who have made the dangerous journey across the border to escape violence and turmoil.
Shifting U.S. immigration policy helps some families, but it’s not enough
Efforts to bring some sanity and humanity into U.S. immigration policy are stalled in Congress and the courts.
Activists of every stripe unite in ICE civil disobedience
The anti-deportation event marked a significant moment in coalition-building for immigrants' rights in Chicago.
Immigration battle heats up in context of the elections
There is no immediate possibility of getting a humane immigration reform bill through the Republican-controlled Congress.
Immigrants descend on Supreme Court to back Obama’s executive order
If implemented, the executive order, issued by President Obama a year ago, would prevent families from being broken up.
Millions of immigrants continue to wait for relief
This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of Obama's announcement of executive action on immigration.
Calif. governor signs law providing health care for undocumented kids
Among hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown were several providing new protections for immigrants and against racial profiling.
Standing up to Trump: Undocumented worker challenges billionaire bully
As negative coverage surrounding Trump's immigration policy paper continues to spill out, the New York Times lifts up a critical voice in the debate.
Suit alleges U.S. violates rights of immigrant detainees
Immigrants cannot be "punished," except by a court via due process of law.
