Immigration
State of the Union.
President Obama will announce new executive actions and legislative initiatives in his State of the Union address. Top Democrat and Republican leaders respond to some of the plans, including Obama’s proposals for free community colleges, expanded paid sick leave, and universal high-speed Internet access. White House plans to expand deferred action for immigrants and restore […]
Republicans seek to demolish immigration actions
The bill is not expected to pass the Senate, in part because some Republicans have expressed opposition. Some analysts say this Republican action could damage the conservative party’s image with Latino voters, before the 2016 presidential elections of 2016. José López Zamorano has more, from Capitol Hill.
Executive Action and U and T Visas.
As part of President Obama’s executive action on immigration, the Department of Labor (DOL) can now certify applications for U and T visas for several new workplace crimes, including fraud in labor recruitment and extortion. During this program, U and T visa experts will explain what these visas are, who qualifies, and how to identify […]
(Español) Nueva York se suma a la lista de ciudades con ID Municipal
(Español) “Las familias inmigrantes organizaron y participaron en el proceso cívico, junto con el resto de la ciudad, para ganar y poner en marcha el programa de ID Municipal más grande del país, que va a cambiar nuestras vidas. El proceso de los inmigrantes que obtienen la dignidad es una cosa hermosa de ver”: CPD
(Español) Aprueban el presupuesto de DHS, pero van contra las acciones ejecutivas
(Español) Por su parte Samuel Orozco recordó en Línea Abierta que los números son importantes: “Dan un poco más de seguridad; sería más fácil deshacerse de un programa que sólo beneficia a miles, a un programa que ya tiene inscritos en sus nóminas a millones de gente, es un poder demográfico muy respetable”.
Immigration Edition.
Republicans take control of both chambers of Congress for the first time in eight years and party leaders are moving to confront President Obama on a number of issues. High in the agenda is the challenge to dismantle executive action on immigration. Political and legal observers comment on the expected next steps by Congress. Guests: Vanessa […]
(Español) Arrancan los republicanos en el Congreso
(Español) En tanto, la líder de la minoría demócrata en la cámara baja, Nancy Pelosi acusó a los republicanos de poner en peligro el financiamiento de DHS: “En un momento de máxima alerta después de los ataques mortales de la semana pasada en París”.
President of Mexico’s Visit Marked by Protests
The visit sparked protests in several cities, by groups concerned about human rights in Mexico, after the disappearance of 43 teacher’s college students in the Mexican state of Guerrero. José López Zamorano reports from the nation’s capital.
Peña Nieto at the White House. Also, Immigrant Detentions.
Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto visits the US and meets with President Obama today. A number of groups are descending on the White House to protest the human rights crisis in Mexico and the disappearance of students in Iguala, Mexico. Guests: Ted Lewis, Human Rights, Global Exchange, San Francisco, California; Cirpriana Jurado Herrra, Solidaridad Obrera, Santa […]
Driver’s Licenses.
With only days left until the law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers licenses in California takes effect, the DMV has unveiled emergency regulations clarifying the forms of identification needed to prove residency. Beginning January 1, all immigrants in the state will be able to get a driver license. The DMV warns customers to […]
