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The Obama administration gets some good news on its immigration lawsuit

A federal circuit court on Tuesday threw out a state lawsuit against the Obama administration over its executive actions on immigration.

No, not that lawsuit.

The Obama administration’s 2014 executive actions on immigration — which would allow millions of unauthorized immigrants to apply for protection from deportation and work permits — have been on hold since February, as a lawsuit filed by…

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Inside the mind of an undocumented kid

Ever wonder what it would be like living in the United States as an undocumented child? How difficult it must be to grow up in this country, to speak English, to go to school, to have friends, to be a part of American culture, and truly feel like an American, but at the end of the day, none of that matters because technically, you are not a citizen of the United States? This Fusion articleby Ted…

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Today, we would like to remind everyone that at one time, the Irish were the face of immigration in the United States. Sadly, immigration and discrimination go hand in hand. On this day of celebration, we reflect on all of the different nations, ethnicities, and races that have immigrated to the United States in hopes of pursuing the American Dream and a better life for…

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California, New York and 12 other states are joining in the push to salvage President Obama ’s plan to grant legal protection to millions of people in the U.S. illegally – even if it’s only revived in their parts of the country.

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Fear of Immigration, or fear of Culture?

The Immigration Debate Is Not About Legality, It's About Culture

Today, in light of the multi-state immigration lawsuit, we recommend reading this Huffington Post political piece that dissects America’s reluctance to get behind immigration reform not because of legality, but instead, because of culture.

The Immigration Debate Is Not About Legality, It’s About Culture John Tirman Posted: 03/16/2015 8:32 am EDT

The Republican Party has tried in every way…

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TIME: The Evolution of Mexican Immigration to the United States

TIME: "The Evolution of Mexican Immigration to the United States" by Jason Steinhauer

Immigration to the United States has no doubt changed dramatically over the years. Unfortunately, the laws that govern immigration have yet to undergo a similar evolution. The following Time article by Jason Steinhauer, featuring an interview with historian Julia Young, is an excellent account of the history and the evolution of Mexican immigration to the United States.

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TIME: An Evolution of Mexican Immigration to the United States

TIME: "An Evolution of Mexican Immigration to the United States" by Jason Steinhauer

Immigration to the United States has no doubt changed dramatically over the years. Unfortunately, the laws that govern immigration have yet to undergo a similar evolution. The following Time article by Jason Steinhauer, featuring an interview with historian Julia Young, is an excellent account of the history and the evolution of Mexican immigration to the United States.

This post is in…

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SPOTLIGHT: New York Immigration Coalition

Want more immigration news? Check out another great organization, the New York Immigration Coalition!

The New York Immigration Coalition is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State that work with immigrants and refugees. The NYIC aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all by…

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Over 7000 immigrant children to be deported without their day in court!

7,000 immigrant children have been ordered deported without going to court. This LA Times article goes in depth on the story that has been alarming immigration advocates everywhere!

7,000 immigrant children ordered deported without going to court By KATE LINTHICUM MARCH 6, 2015, 4:30 AM

More than 7,000 immigrant children have been ordered deported without appearing in court since large…

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Immigration wins at this year's Oscars

Immigration wins at this year’s Oscars

Alejandro González Iñárritu dedicates his Academy Award for Best Picture for “Birdman” to his fellow Mexicans

This year’s Academy Awards ceremony, broadcasted Sunday, February 22, 2015, was not all fun, games, and glamour as in years past. Multiple winners decided to use the program as a platform for dialogue on multiple social justice issues. Subjects like equal pay, racial justice, and even…

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BREAKING NEWS!

BREAKING NEWS! Justice Department to seek stay in Texas immigration ruling

The Department of Justice will seek a stay in the Texas immigration ruling that has put President Barack Obama’s executive order on hold at the moment, the White House spokesman said Friday.

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the request will be filed by Monday. The White House previously announced the…

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Despite what the courts are saying, there are still plenty of people out there who support immigration reform and believe that President Obama's plan is perfectly legal! http://wp.me/p5twZ7-al

Despite what the courts are saying, there are still plenty of people out there who support immigration reform and believe that President Obama’s plan is perfectly legal. Today, we have decided to focus on a very strong article from Eric Posner for Slate. Obama’s new immigration program is perfectly legal and should not be blocked. By Eric Posner FEB. 19 2015 3:23 PM

A federal judge in…

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Say WHAT?!

Say WHAT?! Check out this Washington Post article about the most misleading statements about immigration in the United States!

Check out this Washington Post article about all of the misleading information surrounding the topic of immigration here in the United States. Remember, knowledge is power!

The most misleading statements in the judge’s ruling against Obama’s immigration plan By: Max Ehrenfreund February, 19 at 8:45 AM

A decision from the federal district court in Brownsville, Texas, has thrown the U.S.…

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Rejected!

Republicans remain resilient in their attempts to keep any kind of change from happening. A spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security seemed to be today’s best way for Republicans to derail President Obama’s proposed plan for immigration reform. This USA Today article outlines the components of the spending bill and its potential repercussions. The Democrats’ successful defense…

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The numbers are in!

The numbers are in! Numbers site, Gallup, conducted a poll of U.S. citizens to see how they felt about current immigration rates in the United States. The highlights? 60% of Americans are dissatisfied with the current level of immigration, while 33% are satisfied. Also, Republicans are more likely to become dissatisfied with immigration policies in this next year. Want to learn more? Check out t…

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Boehner drags feet

John Boehner, Republican Representative for the State of Ohio continues to threaten his lawsuit against the Obama administration. The intention of the suit is to challenge President Obama’s authority on the subject of immigration reform. Since the President proposed the plan back on November 20, 2014, Representative Boehner has been perhaps the most vocal against immigration reform. As we near…

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Democratic mayors back President Obama's executive action

Good news for the President’s plan for immigration reform and the 5 million undocumented immigrants who live in fear of deportation from the United States!

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and at least 30 other Democratic mayors are planning to file an amicus brief in support of President Barack Obama’s immigration efforts. The amicus brief opposes the lawsuit filed in Texas by Republican…

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