Immigration
With the debt ceiling crisis now averted, at least for the moment, President Obama took the opportunity to urge Congress to pass immigration reform into law.
While the approval of immigration reform legislation is being debated in the U.S. House of Representatives, public discussions on the necessity of immigration legislation are reaching higher levels of attention.
Around 50,000 frustrated activists and supporters from around the country hit the streets earlier this month to take part in the "National Day of Immigrant Dignity and Respect," calling for reform and a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented.
In an attempt to pressure Republicans in congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, eight Democratic lawmakers joined advocacy leaders and were arrested at an immigration rally on the National Mall in Washington on Tuesday .
The state of Arizona could be cracking down on voters who can't prove they are citizens in future elections thanks to a new law planned by state officials.
Gov. Jerry Brown of California passed a series of bills that expands rights for noncitizens. However, he vetoed a bill that would have allowed legal noncitizens in California to serve on juries.
On a big weekend for immigration reform, rallies were held across the U.S. by activists and protestors calling on Congress to pass immigration legislation while California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a series of bills protecting undocumented immigrants from certain legal repercussions.
Although the government is shut down, activists remain steadfast in pushing congress to uphold its promise to pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation this year.On Saturday, Oct. 5th advocates will partake in over 100 rallies, vigils and protests across the country in a national day of action calling for immigration reform.
The House bill still offers to uphold two of the Senate bill's cornerstone provisions, a pathway to citizenship and increased border security, except the proposal offers differing alternatives as to how to get there.
Although the immigration reform bill presented by Democrats on Wednesday has received some criticism, it is mainly being praised for providing the 11 million undocumented workers currently living in the U.S with a pathway to legal status.
Determined to keep immigration reform alive, a group of House Democrats are expected to introduce an immigration bill of their own on Wednesday.
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With time running out on the year and before a looming government shutdown, immigration reform advocates are continuing to stay the course as they plan for nationwide demonstrations on Oct. 5 calling for the passage of a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
Although congress is currently immersed in the looming government shutdown and a partisan brawl over the Affordable Care act, a few Republicans have remained vigilant in working on immigration reform legislation beneath the radar.
Immigration reform advocates across the country are preparing to hit the streets in a nationwide protest calling for immigration reform on Oct. 5. Among those pushing for reform are Catholic colleges like the University of San Diego which kicked off a campaign for immigration reform on Wednesday.
