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Ad Featuring Undocumented Immigrants Asks Whether They Deserve Healthcare Too

Ad Featuring Undocumented Immigrants Asks Whether They Deserve Healthcare Too

by Jorge Rivas on April 30 2013, 11:55AM

The state is launching its insurance exchange program that will make health care more affordable for residents once Obamacare kicks in but it’s planning but it’s planning on leaving undocumented immigrants out.

Topics: Health, /NOW Blog

Calif. Bill That Allows Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Moves Forward

Calif. Bill That Allows Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Moves Forward

by Jorge Rivas on April 24 2013, 1:13PM

Under current law, if you don’t have a Social Security number, you can’t get a license to drive in California. But proposed legislation would change that.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Hospitals Caught 'Deporting' Sick, Undocumented Immigrants [Video]

Hospitals Caught ‘Deporting’ Sick, Undocumented Immigrants [Video]

by Jorge Rivas on April 24 2013, 10:55AM

Hospitals trying to curb costs have chartered flights to send sick, uninsured, undocumented immigrants back to their home countries.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Undocumented Youth Pay Tribute to the Original DREAMers [Photos] Photo

Undocumented Youth Pay Tribute to the Original DREAMers [Photos]

by Julianne Hing on March 29 2013, 6:00AM

In the fight for immigration reform, the parents of undocumented youth are regularly chastised for their immigration misdeeds. An undocumented Arizona photographer wants to change the conversation.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Immigration

Poll Finds 63 Percent of Latino Voters Personally Know an Undocumented Immigrant

Poll Finds 63 Percent of Latino Voters Personally Know an Undocumented Immigrant

by Jorge Rivas on March 19 2013, 3:02PM

Immigration reform is once again the number one political issue for Latino voters.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Touré Makes the Case Against Calling Immigrants 'Illegals' on MSNBC

Touré Makes the Case Against Calling Immigrants ‘Illegals’ on MSNBC

by Jorge Rivas on March 19 2013, 11:53AM

And he used Martha Stewart as an example.

Topics: /NOW Blog, Politics

Obama Immigration Speech Wordcloud: Undocumented vs. Illegal

Obama Immigration Speech Wordcloud: Undocumented vs. Illegal

by Jorge Rivas on January 29 2013, 5:46PM

Take a look at the word cloud below that illustrates which words were used most often during the speech.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Obama Immigration Plan Fact Sheet

Obama Immigration Plan Fact Sheet

by Jorge Rivas on January 29 2013, 3:07PM

President Obama announced his vision for a comprehensive immigration reform plan in Las Vegas Monday. His plan includes four parts: 1) “Strengthen borders” 2) “Crack down on companies that hire undocumented workers.”3) “Hold undocumented immigrants accountable before they can earn their…

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

DREAMer Erika Andiola Tells Arizona Lawmakers: ‘You Can End Our Family’s Pain’

by Julianne Hing on January 15 2013, 5:50PM

After experiencing the horrors of immigration detention firsthand, the media-savvy and well-connected immigrant rights activist demands action from her senators.

Topics: Immigration, Immigration Reform, /NOW Blog

Release of DREAMer Erika Andiola's Family Highlights Youth Movement's Power

Release of DREAMer Erika Andiola’s Family Highlights Youth Movement’s Power

by Julianne Hing on January 11 2013, 2:30PM

A prominent activist’s family is detained, and the swift response highlights the utter normalcy of the immigration system’s cruel design.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Watch DREAMer's Personal Plea Shortly After Mother Taken in ICE Raid

Watch DREAMer’s Personal Plea Shortly After Mother Taken in ICE Raid

by Julianne Hing on January 11 2013, 11:53AM

Erika Andiola, a prominent immigrant rights activist, describes an immigration raid on her own home.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

TIME's Poll: #3 Undocumented Immigrants, #4 Gabby Douglas

TIME’s Poll: #3 Undocumented Immigrants, #4 Gabby Douglas

by Jorge Rivas on December 10 2012, 2:11PM

But there’s a lot more to the story.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

'Undocumented Immigrants' Could Jump to #3 Spot on TIME's Poll, Thanks to 4Chan

‘Undocumented Immigrants’ Could Jump to #3 Spot on TIME’s Poll, Thanks to 4Chan

by Jorge Rivas on December 3 2012, 1:33PM

The group has quickly moved to the #4 spot on their own but they could soon move up to the #3 spot and stay there thanks to 4chan users.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis  Visits Day Laborers Working in Sandy Relief [Video]

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis Visits Day Laborers Working in Sandy Relief [Video]

by Jorge Rivas on November 30 2012, 11:03AM

She expressed her support for their sacrifice and contribution as they work to rebuild their communities.

Topics: Economy, /NOW Blog

Undocumented Immigrants Rising Quickly on TIME'S 'Person of the Year' List

Undocumented Immigrants Rising Quickly on TIME’S ‘Person of the Year’ List

by Jorge Rivas on November 28 2012, 11:11AM

Undocumented immigrants are now in ninth place

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Illinois' Most Powerful Politicians Back Licenses for Undocumented

Illinois’ Most Powerful Politicians Back Licenses for Undocumented

by Jorge Rivas on November 21 2012, 11:00AM

Illinois may become the most populous state in the nation to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Mass. Becomes 13th State to Allow Some Undocumented Students to Pay In-State Tuition

Mass. Becomes 13th State to Allow Some Undocumented Students to Pay In-State Tuition

by Jorge Rivas on November 20 2012, 3:58PM

The decision will cut tuition fees by about 50 percent for undocumented students attending state colleges.

Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth

Undocumented Can Apply for FEMA Sandy Relief Through Citizen Kids

Undocumented Can Apply for FEMA Sandy Relief Through Citizen Kids

by Jorge Rivas on November 19 2012, 12:35PM

If history repeats itself undocumented immigrants will be a large part of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts but they themselves won’t qualify for financial assistance from FEMA.

Topics: Environment, /NOW Blog

L.A. City Council Committee Unanimously Approves ID Cards for Undocumented Immigrants

by Jorge Rivas on October 16 2012, 3:49PM

A “key vote” to move ahead with the official city ID cards.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Mississippi Joins Lawsuit to Sue Obama Admin Over Deferred Action

by Julianne Hing on October 10 2012, 5:42PM

Kris Kobach is keeping himself busy with more lawsuits.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

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