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Senate Amendment Limits Dangerous Deportation Practice

Senate Amendment Limits Dangerous Deportation Practice

by Seth Freed Wessler on May 15 2013, 9:50AM

The Senate Juditiary Committee agreed to amend the immigration reform bill to limit practices that send deportees to dangerous spots on the border and separate family members who migrate together.

Topics: Immigration Reform, /NOW Blog

Deaf Arizona Teen Separated From Family After Arpaio Immigration Raid

Deaf Arizona Teen Separated From Family After Arpaio Immigration Raid

by Jorge Rivas on April 12 2013, 12:00PM

Los Angeles based band Las Cafeteras sends a message of support to a young deaf woman who’s family is in immigration detention.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Felipe Montes Departs the United States for Mexico, With His Children

Felipe Montes Departs the United States for Mexico, With His Children

by Seth Freed Wessler on March 22 2013, 12:24PM

After two years of separation, a deported father took his children to Mexico today.

Topics: /NOW Blog

Deported Father Who Returned To U.S. Makes Final Plea To Remain

Deported Father Who Returned To U.S. Makes Final Plea To Remain

by Seth Freed Wessler on March 21 2013, 8:57AM

Felipe Montes, who lost his kids to foster care when he was deported, is now asking ICE for permission to stay in the U.S.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Black Lawmakers Demand an End to Prison-to-Deportation Pipeline

Black Lawmakers Demand an End to Prison-to-Deportation Pipeline

by Seth Freed Wessler on March 13 2013, 10:09AM

Despite the alleged wall between African Americans and black immigrants, the CBC has made immigration reform a priority this year. The caucus has joined grassroots advocates in their demand for a new migration system and an end to the prison-to-deportation pipeline

Topics: Immigration Reform

NY Border Patrol Agents Got Home Depot Gift Cards As Bonus For More Arrests

NY Border Patrol Agents Got Home Depot Gift Cards As Bonus For More Arrests

by Jorge Rivas on January 31 2013, 12:23PM

Report also reveals almost $1 million in cash and other incentives.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

A Painfully Ironic Day For Boy Whose Dad Awaits Deportation

A Painfully Ironic Day For Boy Whose Dad Awaits Deportation

by Jorge Rivas on January 30 2013, 9:45AM

President Obama’s landmark speech on immigration came on the same day 11-year-old José Garcia’s father was scheduled to be deported.

Topics: Immigration Reform, /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

U.S. Spends More On Immigration Enforcement Than FBI, DEA, Secret Service Combined

by Jorge Rivas on January 7 2013, 2:53PM

Nearly $187 Billion Spent on Federal Immigration Enforcement over Past 26 Years

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

What to Expect From Immigration Reform, and When to Expect It

What to Expect From Immigration Reform, and When to Expect It

by Seth Freed Wessler on January 7 2013, 9:01AM

The fiscal fight isn’t nearly done, but Senate insiders say immigration reform is moving ahead all the same. Here’s a primer for the who, what, when—and why.

Topics: Immigration, Immigration Reform

Arizona Woman Deported After Winning Casino Jackpot

Arizona Woman Deported After Winning Casino Jackpot

by Jorge Rivas on January 4 2013, 7:15PM

Mirna Valenzuela went to an Arizona casino, hit a $1200 jackpot and then got deported.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog

Rep. Gutierrez: Stop Deporting Parents as Reform Debate Unfolds

Rep. Gutierrez: Stop Deporting Parents as Reform Debate Unfolds

by Seth Freed Wessler on December 18 2012, 9:55AM

After new data reveals rapid pace of parental deportation, key congressional leader and advocates pressure President Obama to broaden his DREAM Act order.

Topics: Immigration, Immigration Reform, Felipe Montes

Primary Data: Deportations of Parents of U.S. Citizen Kids

by Seth Freed Wessler on December 17 2012, 9:30AM

The full data set on parental deportations, obtained from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Topics: Immigration

Dear President Obama, Stop Deporting People. Thanks.

Dear President Obama, Stop Deporting People. Thanks.

by Rinku Sen on November 21 2012, 9:44AM

Rinku Sen’s holiday homework: Join a letter writing campaign to interrupt the president’s record-setting pace of deportation.

Topics: Immigration, Rinku Sen

Dear Eva Longoria, Obama Is Lying to You About His Immigration Policy

Dear Eva Longoria, Obama Is Lying to You About His Immigration Policy

by Julianne Hing on May 9 2011, 9:09AM

The president has far more power than he is willing to claim.

Topics: Immigration

Aristide Returns to Haiti, Along With U.S. Deportees

Aristide Returns to Haiti, Along With U.S. Deportees

by Thoai Lu on March 22 2011, 4:50PM

The country limps toward recovery, while presidential election drama swirls in the air.

Topics: Global Affairs

Immigration Officials Still Can't Make Up Their Minds

Immigration Officials Still Can’t Make Up Their Minds

by Seth Freed Wessler on November 22 2010, 2:19PM

Officials keep telling different sides of the same story.

Topics: Immigration

Immigrant Soldiers Serve Country, Still Face Deportation

Immigrant Soldiers Serve Country, Still Face Deportation

by Julianne Hing on October 25 2010, 5:12PM

An estimated 4,000 veterans face deportation because of criminal convictions.

Topics: Immigration

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