Immigration

MIGRATION: IN / OUT?

The movement of foreign born individuals with their intention of settling into The United States of America has become a hot button reform issue between The President a Republican controlled Congress.

Meanwhile, Obama is asking a Texas federal judge to allow him to continue implementing his immigration plan.

Today in #SouthFlorida: Pres. @BarackObama will defend his #immigration strategy at @FIU http://sunsent.nl/17xZjFT pic.twitter.com/fU1IxT2NBJ

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US IMMIGRATION: A TOP PROBLEM

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While Mexico claims it plans to tighten its border with Guatemala, where thousands of migrants cross and hoping to enter the US, more citizens in this country are alarmed by this national crisis.

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Poll: Immigration U.S. top problem http://www.politico.com/story/2014/07/poll-immigration-us-top-problem-1… via @POLITICO

“Trapped on the Border” - Politico Magazine

IMMIGRATION EMERGENCY

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US Congressional Hispanic Caucus members have called for quick action to address the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied minors entering this country, little is being actually accomplished.

Media organizations have the duty to make the obvious case of racism here. If these kids, or young adults were white fleeing violence, para-military gangs and drug cartels, there would be no outrage.

It's just that their skin is too dark for those who call this an immigration problem and not a global refugee crisis. What say you?

IMMIGRATION EMERGENCY

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The Obama administration seeks billions in additional funding to handle the the immigration emergency. Children continue to cross the borer and not all of them survive in 100 degree heat.

For supporters of immigration, it’s a difficult moment to be optimistic. The White House has declared the legislative effort for immigration reform dead, while looking for more than $3 billion to throw at border control.

IMMIGRATION REFORM?

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Since Barack Obama was first elected, there have been over two million people deported from the United States. That’s more than were thrown out of this country under George W. Bush in his eight years and more than double the number during Bill Clinton’s presidency. It’s more than any president, ever.

Why? Perhaps President Obama wanted to prove to Congress that he was tough on immigration, hoping for comprehensive immigration reform. So far, that plan hasn’t worked out.

IMMIGRATION REFORM

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US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus has signed a discharge petition to force House Republican leadership to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform legislation.

The discharge petition would force a vote on the House floor on H.R. 15, the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, if 218 members of Congress sign on. A recent study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded that H.R. 15 would reduce the nation’s deficit by $900 billion.

Immigration Reform

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A US Senate bipartisan group has announced the framework for an immigration reform bill they hope to approve by late spring or early summer. The framework includes a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already living in the US, as well as a plan to better secure US borders.

A total of 14 Republicans joined 54 Senate Democrats to pass immigration reform bill.

US Representative Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) issued the statement following Senate passage of comprehensive immigration reform.

National Immigration Debate

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Apply today to attend a Specialized Reporting Institute for journalists on covering Immigration Reform, Sept 26-29, 2013, UT El Paso, Texas.

As Congress debates passing immigration reform this year, this workshop on covering immigration reform will teach journalists how to report the face of immigration in their communities using technology and data gathering tools and the latest research findings on immigration.

National Immigration Debate

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Covering Immigration Reform: a discussion moderated by author & Columbia Journalism Prof. Mirta Ojito http://bit.ly/11TTXeh

Columbia Journalism School Lecture Hall, 2950 Broadway, 116th & Broadway
6-6:30pm: Networking event with snacks and refreshments
6:30-8pm: Panel discussion

68 Organizations Seek Immigration Reform

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The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, along with and 68 community-based organizations from all over the country committed to improving the health and well-being of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities and advancing health equity, submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for today's hearing on the bipartisan Senate immigration bill, "The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" (S.744).

In their testimony, these organizations urged Congress to rethink the barriers their bill places on health care access for immigrants.