immigration reform news 2015

Immigration reform 2015 news – Study finds Latino voters in Texas were discouraged from voting despite carrying valid ID

A study found that 12.8 percent of minority Texas voters didn't think they had proper voting ID, yet further inquiries found this number to be significantly lower.

Immigration reform news 2015 –Jeb Bush tells Telemundo he would create pathway to legal status although with conditions

The Republican presidential candidate, who staunchly opposes granting citizenship to undocumented immigrants, said he would ensure some 11 million people recieved legal status if he were elected president.

Mexican Migration to U.S. Down 57 percent

University demographers found a weak U.S. construction job market to be one of many reasons immigrants aren't crossing the border in record numbers anymore.

Immigration reform news 2015 - U.S. Digital team uses technology to speed up citizenship process

The newly formed U.S. Digital Service team released recommendations this week that would streamline a slow-moving immigration process.

Immigration Reform 2015 - News: Sen. John McCain introduces bill enforcing the deportation of undocumented immigrants arrested of a crime

The Criminal Alien Deportation Act would allow the Department of Homeland Security to deport arrested undocumented immigrants before their case reaches a judge.

Immigration reform news 2015 - Obama administration scaling back on deportations, ICE told to only target threats

Policies enacted in January target undocumented immigrants who are either convicted criminals, terrorist threats, or have no history in the United States after January 2014.

Immigration reform news 2015 – Obama’s policies generated $422 million in DACA application fees

Undocumented children paying the $465 DACA application fee have contributed over $400 million in revenue for the U.S. economy since the Deferred Action program took effect.