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US immigration
This Journalist Yearns to Explain America’s Changing Demographics
Behind every number, there is a story.
New York City Launches Municipal Identification Card Program
New York City has launched its municipal identification card program, the largest in the country, which will allow immigrants living in the country illegally to access key city services they were previously unable to obtain.
New York City Immigration Advocates Announce Goals to Achieve in 2015
Immigration advocates are hoping to accomplish big things for the roughly 750,000 illegal immigrants living in New York State.
Federal Judge Rules Obama’s Immigration Order Illegal
A federal judge ruled that the president’s November immigration order, which would shield 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, was unconstitutional, violating the separation of powers.
Federal Pennsylvania Court Says Obama’s Immigration Action Unconstitutional
A federal district court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday declared President Obama’s immigration plan unconstitutional.
Out of the Shadows: An Asian Immigrant Activist Steps Forward to Help His Community Seize New Opportunities
Jong-Min You sat down in front of his home television, ready to tune into President Barack Obama’s executive action address on immigration.
New York City Mayor Hosts Summit on President’s Immigration Executive Action
Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to convene a summit with 20 mayors around the country on Monday to discuss how to implement President Barack Obama’s newly announced temporary reprieve programs for immigrants who came into the country illegally, according to a press release from the mayor’s office.
Obama Orders Legal Status for 5 Million
President Obama outlined his plan to grant temporary protection to five million immigrants who entered the country illegally in a televised address Thursday night, defending his controversial decision to act unilaterally on immigration against charges of executive overreach.
