De Leon: Young Immigrants Can Meet the U.S. Need for Skilled Workers
Instead of focusing on H-1B visas for international workers, we should train the DREAM Act eligible youth here in the U.S. for skilled manufacturing jobs.
Diplomat’s Servant Exposes Modern Day Slavery in the U.S.
A federal judge’s recent decision on behalf of a South Asian woman illuminates the scourge of human trafficking in America: an untold number of domestic workers are toiling here under slave conditions.
Irish Immigration Bill Raises Questions in Latino, Asian Communities
Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) wants to allocate 10,500 more work visas to Irish immigrants a year. But the bill makes some people uncomfortable because it singles out one ethnic group.
Arizona Sheriff Babeu Resigns From Romney Campaign, But Intends to Weather Scandal
A conservative sheriff known for his hardline immigration stance was outed as gay after allegations surfaced that he threatened his Mexican ex-boyfriend with deportation.
The Plight of LGBT Immigrant Detainees
Advocates and politicians are calling for a government investigation into the alleged abuse of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants being held in detention centers.
De Leon: Democrats Should Not Capitulate on the ARMS Act
By granting a path to citizenship only to those who sign up for the military, the bill precludes many undocumented youth who can contribute much to our economy and national well-being.
De Leon: The ARMS Act Does Not Make Sense
The Adjusted Residency for Military Service Act – the ARMS Act – is a pruned version of the DREAM Act. It gives undocumented youth a chance to legalize their status if they join the military, but there are no benefits for pursuing higher education.
In State of the Union, President Obama Lowers Expectations on Immigration
The President proposed small steps to improve the immigration system, focusing on the DREAM Act and the need to change the policy of sending foreign students home after they graduate from U.S. colleges and universities.
De Leon: Romney is Out of Touch With Voters on Immigration
According to the latest Gallup poll, only three percent of Americans say immigration is the most important problem facing the country today, but candidate Mitt Romney insists on making his stance ultra-conservative. Is that the direction he should be taking the GOP?
De Leon: Many Immigrants Yearn to Contribute to Political Campaigns
The Supreme Court upheld a statute this week against foreigners making financial contributions to any elections in the U.S. Only legal permanent residents are allowed to contribute funds, but anyone, no matter their legal status, can volunteer their time for a campaign.