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Immigration Reform 2013 News: As Rallies For Legislation Spark Across Nation, California Signs Pro-Immigration Laws

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.

Miami Joins Protests On 'National Day Of Action For Immigration Reform' In The U.S.

The "Francisco Morazán Honduran Integrated Organization" of Miami joined the protests in favor of immigration reform which took place Saturday in 39 U.S. states, according to local media.

Immigration Reform 2013 News and Polls: Breaking Down the House Democrat Bill; What Does It Mean and Can It Pass on the House Floor?

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.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: House Democrats to Introduce Immigration Reform Bill Wednesday on the Floor

Determined to keep immigration reform alive, a group of House Democrats are expected to introduce an immigration bill of their own on Wednesday.

Immigration Reform 2013 News and Polls: Could Government Shutdown Doom Bill's Chances of Passing This Year?

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.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Catholic Colleges, Moderate Republicans Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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.

Actress Ana de la Reguera Sends Message to President Obama, Eva Longoria and Oprah Winfrey Regarding Immigration Reform

Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera has been closely following immigration reform in the U.S., as she showed through her Twitter account @ANADELAREGUERA when she questioned the advances of the reform movement in a tweet.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Nancy Pelosi to Revive Reform by Introducing Bill in House

With the clock ticking and the deadline to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year slowly nearing, it may take House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to reignite life back into this faltering issue and keep the debate going.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: John Boehner, House Republicans Ripped Over Hispanic Heritage Month Video That Fails to Mention Immigration Reform (Video)

Congressional Republicans have received a storm of backlash in response to their latest attempt to reach out to Latinos in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama Says Stopping Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants 'Indefensible'

Stopping the deportation of undocumented residents would be a posture "very difficult to defend" juridically, President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.

311 Immigration Laws Approved in the U.S., Texas with Most Approved Legislations in Favor of Undocumented Immigrants

In the first 8 months of 2013, 311 immigration laws were approved in 43 states in the United States, revealed a recent report by the National Conference of State Legislatures. However, the organization pointed out that not all of these laws have been made to "punish" undocumented immigrants in the country.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: More Than 100 Women Detained In Washington D.C. Immigration Protest

At least a hundred women were arrested Thursday in Washington when they protested in favor of immigration reform in the United States.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Mark Zuckerberg May Talk Reform During Meeting With Republicans About Facebook

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may help nudge congressional leaders to pass an immigration reform bill before the end of the year.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Viral Video Shows Arkansas Congressman Criticize Constituent for Mexican Flag Shirt

Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack's patronizing remark about clothing to one of his constituents at a town hall meet last week went viral, bringing out a non-apology apology from the U.S. Representative about the spirit of his comments. At the town hall, the constituent - who's name is difficult to understand in this YouTube video - identifies himself as a Mexican-American from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Speaking with unaccented English, the young man, who is wearing a Mexican-flag colored polo shirt, describes having two Mexican parents and questions if Womack sees any hope for immigration reform to help create a pathway to citizenship for the eleven million undocumented residents of the United States.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Can the Conflict in Syria Derail Progress?

With a military conflict in Syria looming on the immediate horizon for a Congress already pressed for time, immigration reform advocates are worried that the issue of undocumented residents will fall to the wayside of an overcrowded calendar.

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