How Did We Get To 11 Million Unauthorized Immigrants?
The story of how that population grew so large is a long one that's mostly about Mexico, and full of unintended consequences.
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Statehouse Committee Beefs Up Anti-'Sanctuary' Bill
Proposed legislation designed to penalize local governments that restrict enforcement of federal immigration laws has been expanded.
Piro's Taco Trucks Are Beloved. Now He's Facing Deportation
President Trump has said immigration agents are singling out "bad ones" for deportation. So some Houstonians are asking why they took Piro Garcia, a Guatemalan who became an immigrant success story.
10 Years After The New Bedford ICE Raid, Immigrant Community Has Hope
A decade ago, federal agents detained hundreds of workers in the massive immigration raid in New Bedford, Mass. But some say the raid brought the people of the community together.
Full Text: Trump's New Executive Order On Travel, Annotated
President Trump's first action, temporarily barring refugees and travel from specific majority-Muslim countries, had been suspended. The revised order goes into effect on March 16.
New North Carolina Senate Bill Targets Sanctuary Policies
A bill introduced this week in the North Carolina Senate would create new penalties for enacting so-called “sanctuary” policies.
Urgent Calls For Comprehensive Immigration Reform By NC Farmers
North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for farming income.
President Trump Expresses Openness Toward Immigration Overhaul
In a meeting with television anchors on Tuesday, Trump said he would consider immigration reform, though details remain hazy.
Trump May Weigh In On H-1B Visas, But Major Reform Depends On Congress
President Trump has said he wants to crack down on abuses and protect American workers. But it's Congress that holds the power to fundamentally reform the program, and work there is underway.
Trump May Weigh In On H-1B Visas, But Major Reform Depends On Congress
President Trump has said he wants to crack down on abuses and protect American workers. But it's Congress that holds the power to fundamentally reform the program, and work there is underway.