Immigration
Documenting the undocumented and their struggles for justice and equality
Marco Rubio Calls DREAM Act the ‘Wrong Medicine,’ Pushes ‘Chain Migration’ Myth
The senator’s fear of “chain migration” was already address in the 2010 bill, which died in the Senate.
Posted Monday, March 19, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Southern Miss Band Chants ‘Where’s Your Green Card?’ At Hispanic Kansas State Player
The band members chanted the phrase during their school’s NCAA Tournament game.
Posted Thursday, March 15, 2012 in Reprints by Travis Waldron
National Coming Out of the Shadows Week: Why We Should Listen When DREAMers Tell Their Stories
This week is National Coming Out of the Shadows Week, a time when DREAMers bravely come forward to disclose their stories as undocumented immigrants.
Posted Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Eduardo Garcia
Student Loan Debt Greater than Credit Debt; University Group Causes Campus Controversy
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Friday, March 9, 2012 in Campus Informer by Leor Reef
High School Valedictorian Granted 2-Year Reprieve from Deportation
After thousands came to her defense, Daniela Pelaez’s deportation has been postponed until 2014.
Posted Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Briefs by Jeff Raines
A New Hope for Florida’s Farm Workers
For years, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has been struggling to eradicate the widespread exploitation of migrant workers throughout Florida’s tomato industry. Publix, which allegedly provides a market for abusive growers, is one of their last remaining targets.
Posted Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Henry Taksier
Colorado Lifts Campus Gun Ban; Student Debt Not Just Young People’s Problem
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Campus Informer by Kellan Schmidt
Georgia Closer to Banning Undocumented Students from Public Colleges; Students Arrested at Protest
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Monday, February 27, 2012 in Campus Informer by Graham White
VIDEO: The Two Faces of Alabama: ‘Is This Alabama?’ Video Campaign Kicks Off
The video series by Chris Weitz and Jose Antonio Vargas focused on the state’s anti-immigrant law.
Posted Friday, February 24, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Leor Reef
Staying Put But Still in the Shadows
Undocumented immigrants remain in the country despite strict laws.
Posted Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Reprints by Leah Muse-Orlinoff
Undocumented Calif. Student: Will My Hard Work Lead to College?
A first-person piece from an undocumented student working hard to pursue higher education.
Posted Monday, February 13, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Uproar After Florida Denies In-State Tuition to Citizen Students
Students vow the fight will continue against Florida and other states that have been hostile toward the immigrant community.
Posted Friday, February 10, 2012 by Graham White
ARMS Bill Puts DREAMs in Chokehold
The bill mirrors the DREAM Act but would only apply to undocumented youth who serve in the military.
Posted Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Leor Reef
Are Undocumented College Graduates a Wasted Resource?
Unless we provide a path to citizenship for undocumented students, the economy will lose out on the best-prepared immigrants.
Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 by Jon Christian
DREAMing at Catholic Colleges
Read more at Inside Higher Ed
California DREAM Repeal Effort Fails, Officials Announce New Green Card Rule
The latest in DREAM Act and immigration news from around the country.
Posted Friday, January 6, 2012 by Eduardo Garcia
