Tag: Immigration Reform

Coverage of the advance (or lack thereof) of a comprehensive immigration reform bill through Congress and its implementation.

Immigration News Picks 10/01/12: A Shortage of Immigrant Workers for Upstate NY’s Booming Dairy Industry

Demand for yogurt has been a boon to New York dairies, but some say immigration enforcement is limiting the number of dairy workers.

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Crops Rot due to Lack of Workers—Farmers Talk of Immigration Reform

In Arizona, home of SB 1070, the head of the state farm bureau seeks reforms that make it easier for migrant workers to cross the border to work in U.S. fields.

Immigration News Picks 9/17/2012: Romney Campaign Courts the Hispanic Vote

The GOP presidential candidate is highlighting the economic pain felt by Hispanics in a speech to Latino business leaders.

Fi2W Immigration News Picks 09/12/12: First Batch Approved for Deferred Action

In this edition of News Picks, Homeland Security approves the first batch of deferred action applicants and Los Angeles considers turning library cards into valid IDs for the undocumented.

Fi2W Immigration News Picks 09/05/12: DNC Edition

The Democractic Party platform calls for undocumented migrants to “come out of the shadows” and a federal judge strikes down a Florida rule that discriminates against dependents of undocumented migrants.

Undocumented Immigrants Plan Protests at the Democratic National Convention

A busload of undocumented immigrants is in Charlotte, NC after making a cross-country trip from Arizona.

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Podcast: Can the GOP Convince Enough Hispanic Voters to Help Elect Mitt Romney?

Mitt Romney is supported by fewer than 30 percent of Latino voters. Two Latino journalists talk about what he can do to improve his standing.

Ted Cruz Brings His Conservative Message to the Republican National Convention

Republicans a the GOP convention applauded what Ted Cruz had to say Tuesday night. But what is he saying? Jack Tomas offers a critique of Cruz’s speech.

Immigration News Picks, August 28, 2012: Jeb Bush Blasts Party Over Immigration Platform

A debate over the Republican party’s positon on undocumented immigrants.

Immigration News Picks, August 24, 2012: Mississippi Gov. Signs Executive Order

Mitt Romney says his goal is to get 38 percent of the Latino vote but will his party’s harsh anti-immigration policies scuttle this plan?