Obama To Unveil Immigration Plan On Thursday
The president will then address the issue in a speech at a Las Vegas high school on Friday.
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Get Ready To Watch This Lame-Duck Congress Sprint
From a Hail Mary pass on the Keystone pipeline aimed at saving Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., to attempts to block White House appointments and executive actions, the next month in Congress could be busy.
Reports: Obama Will Approve Immigrant Work Permits For Millions
Following on a pledge to use his office's discretionary powers to address immigration, President Obama will remove the threat of deportation for up to 5 million people, says The New York Times.
Dozens Of Countries Take In More Immigrants Per Capita Than The U.S.
While the United States has the most total foreign-born residents, they make up a higher percentage of the population in most European countries and some Gulf states, as well as Canada and Australia.
Immigrant Advocates Challenge The Way Mothers Are Detained
Ten plaintiffs are suing the government over policies and practices at a residential center in New Mexico, where 648 women and children are being held while awaiting the outcome of their asylum cases.
Mexican Crackdown Slows Central American Immigration To U.S.
Under pressure from the United States, Mexico has begun arresting and deporting tens of thousands of Central Americans long before they reach the U.S. border.
Child Migrants Settle Uneasily In The Big Easy
U.S. immigration officials have allowed tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America to join family members or other guardians in the U.S. Nearly 1,000 are in New Orleans, for now.
First Syrian Refugees Arrive In Triad
The first in the current wave of Syrian refugees will arrive in the Triad this week.
Three Years On, Utah's Immigrant Guest Worker Law Still Stalled
In 2011, Utah decided to let some people in the state illegally apply for work permits. But the law, pending a federal waiver, still hasn't gone into effect — and now, some want to repeal it.
Raleigh Bailey and the Center for New North Carolinians Welcome Immigrants and Refugees
Raleigh Bailey is the founding director of the Center for New North Carolinians. He and his group work to help new immigrants in North Carolina have access to various resources and services. He sat down with WFDD Radio Camper Ian Olson.
When I first saw Mr. Bailey, he had a big smile and hat. He made great conversation. First I asked him why he feels it is important to help new immigrants.