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Immigration Reform 2013 News: As Young Immigrants Plea for Obama to Pass Reform, Advocates Look to Bolster Ranks

One battle has ended on the front of the immigration reform debate, but pro-immigration advocates are looking to bolster their support as the immigration reform bill prepares to head to the full U.S. Senate.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Senate Committee Passes Obama-Backed Immigration Reform Bill, Moves It To Full Senate For Approval

After days of debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee took a major step Tuesday in making comprehensive immigration reform into law by passing the compromise bill by a large majority.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Gay Rights Groups Keep Up Pressure As Federal Immigration Unions Oppose Bill

The road to passing a immigration reform bill continues to hit some potential roadblocks with gay rights groups pushing harder for gay-friendly amendments while a new group has joined the ranks of those opposing the bill.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Senate Committee Could Pass Immigration Reform Bill This Week

After weeks of debating the proposed immigration bill, the Senate Judiciary Committee may be ready to put it to a vote this week.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Immigration Reform Will Bring in 2 Million Immigrant Homeowners to U.S. by 2020, Study Says

If the stats to a new study are any indication, passing immigration reform could provide a huge boost to the U.S. housing market in less than a decade.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Immigration Bill Features Student Visa Check Measure Inspired by Boston Bombings

Nearly a month after twin explosions at the Boston Marathon killed three and wounded nearly 200, it appears that a new amendment inspired by the bombings could be a part of the proposed immigration reform bill in Washington.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Senators Reject Biometric Tracking of Illegal Immigrants in Immigration Bill

The proposal to add in a biometric tracking system for tracking the comings and goings of foreigners entering the U.S. was defeated by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators Tuesday.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Gang of Eight’s Lindsey Graham Threatens to Pull Support from Obama-Backed Immigration Bill

In an announcement that could signal bad tidings for immigration reform, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., stated on Monday that he would pull back from supporting the immigration bill his bipartisan U.S. Senate panel drew up if it includes language supporting same-sex couples.

Immigration Reform 2013: Immigrant Advocates, Opponents Spar Over Immigration Bill; Gay Rights Groups Push For Obama To Pass Reform

Much debate has continued in Washington regarding the immigration proposal designed to update the nation's immigration laws, and both advocates and opponents of the bill have drawn their lines in the sand over whether immigration reform constitutes "amnesty."

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama-Backed Immigration Bill Does Well in Senate During First Major Test

The bipartisan U.S. Senate panel's proposed bill that would bring about comprehensive immigration reform survived its first major test Thursday during its first day of consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee, one that was largely split on the bill.

Immigration Reform 2013: Biden Calls For Congress To Pass Immigration Bill By Summer; Social Security Office Says Bill Would Boost Economy

While the debate on immigration reform in Washington rages on, Vice President Joe Biden called for legislators to get a bill passed on immigration reform by the end of the summer.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: As Senate Vote Nears, Opponents of Immigration Bill Promise Major Opposition

The last time that a major groundswell of opposition took place regarding a widesweeping bill designed to fix the nation's immigration laws, the bill was defeated soundly by the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate of 2007.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Warren Buffet Calls For More Logical Immigration Policy; Jim Demint Says Reform Would Cost Trillions

One of the world's most respected financial minds Sunday called for Washington to adopt what he called "a more logical immigration policy" in order to help the U.S. workforce attract more bright talents from abroad.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama Plugs Reform, Says it Can Help Trade with Mexico; Marco Rubio Calls For GOP To Lead On Immigration

During President Obama's recent visit to Mexico on Thursday, the president stumped for immigration reform, stating that passing reform into law will help the economic relationship between the U.S and Mexico.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: As May Day Protestors Demand Change, New Report Says Illegal U.S. Border Crossings Rise

In the backdrop of hundreds of thousands of protesters across the U.S. protesting on Wednesday during May Day as they called for immigration reform, a new report released this month says that more people are entering the U.S. illegally.

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