immigration

White House Will Seek Stay Of Judge's Ruling Against Immigration Action

3:40pm February 20, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The White House will ask a higher court to allow President Obama's executive actions to take effect, while the case is in court. A federal judge in Texas ruled Obama overstepped his authority.

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction to President Obama's executive orders on immigration. Earlier this month, Obama met with young immigrants, known as DREAMers, in the Oval Office.

Federal Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Actions On Immigration

5:19pm February 17, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Two days before the first of President Obama's executive actions on immigration were to take effect, the new rules have been put on hold by a federal judge's ruling in South Texas.

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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Thursday.

Boehner Blames Democrats For Scuffle Over Homeland Security Funding

1:06pm February 15, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Speaker of the House's remarks, made on Fox News Sunday, come after days of back and forth over the measure, which also includes restrictions on President Obama's immigration initiative.

Fieldale Farms in Gainesville, Ga., says it can't keep enough workers to meet demand for its poultry products, despite paying $16 per hour plus benefits.

National

Some Businesses Say Immigrant Workers Are Harder To Find

10:07am January 30, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The president's recent executive actions will allow millions of immigrants to stay in the U.S. But many businesses say those changes aren't enough to help them find and keep all the workers they need.

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A new U.S. citizen holds an American flag during a naturalization ceremony in July. An Arizona law will require graduating high school seniors to pass the same civics test given to candidates for U.S. citizenship.

Arizona 1st In Nation To Require High Schoolers To Pass Civics Test

11:18am January 16, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The state's governor signed a bill into law that will require graduates to pass the same civics test given to candidates for U.S. citizenship. Similar measures are being considered in other states.

Alex Sanchez with his wife, Blanca, and sons Duvan and Irvin. Sanchez has been eligible to live and work legally in the U.S. since 2001, when his home country, El Salvador, experienced a major earthquake.

For Some Immigrants, Temporary Life In U.S. Can Mean A Long Stay

6:45pm January 13, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

A little-known program allows some immigrants to stay in the U.S. when a disaster strikes their home country. Designed to be short-term, Temporary Protected Status can sometimes last for many years.

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As Rumors Spread, More Cubans Try To Reach The U.S. By Sea

5:06pm January 12, 2015

by Greg Allen

The Coast Guard has seen a spike in the number of Cubans trying to sail to Florida. The cause, it says, is a false rumor that the U.S. will soon change its policy toward Cubans who reach U.S. shores.

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Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep interviews President Obama on Dec. 17 in the Oval Office, where they discussed recent moves on Cuba and immigration, and prospects for cooperation with a GOP-dominated Congress.

Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His Agenda

6:06pm December 30, 2014

by Steve Inskeep

President Obama begins his administration's final phase the way he began several others: recovering from disaster, in this case the loss of the Senate. He's striving to show he won't be a lame duck.

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Pittsburgh Tries To Attract Enterprising Immigrants And Refugees

3:54pm December 25, 2014

by Irina Zhorov

Pittsburgh is the latest Rust Belt city hoping to lure high-skilled immigrants into its labor force by helping refugees and other immigrants land the kind of jobs they held back home.

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Education

Guilford Education Board Advocates Tuition Reform For Undocumented Immigrants

11:29am December 19, 2014

by Neal Charnoff

The Guilford County Board of Education wants state legislators to allow certain undocumented immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition.

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