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Bipartisan group of senators propose a blueprint for sweeping immigration reform. (Photo by Mark Wilson/ Getty Images)

5 takeaways from senators’ sweeping immigration proposal

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The sweeping set of immigration reforms unveiled by a bipartisan group of senators may herald real change in the nation's immigration policies, a system that … Read More

Many states, including California offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented students.

Growing number of states grant lower tuition rates for undocumented students

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Frustrated with Congress' decade-long stalling on immigration reform, states are increasingly striking out on their own when it comes to benefits for … Read More

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) introduced a bill last week that would deny citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Rep. Steve King’s bill to deny birthright citizenship is unconstitutional

By Raul A. Reyes

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) kicked off the new session of Congress by introducing a bill that takes aim at the 14th Amendment.  King is against birthright … Read More

Erika Andiola is one of the undocumented youth who was featured on the Time Magazine cover in June. (Courtesy Steve Pavey)

Prominent DREAM activist watches mother, brother taken from home by ICE

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There was a knock on the front door of the home of Erika Andiola, a prominent DREAM Act activist, who was featured on Time magazine's cover of undocumented … Read More

Employees call Border Patrol when woman claims winnings - casino later apologizes

Woman deported after winning casino jackpot

By Lupita Murillo, KVOA, Tucson, Arizona

TUCSON- A woman who won at the casino ended up losing big time when Border Patrol agents were called and she was deported to Mexico. Mirna Valenzuela went to … Read More

The Obama administration spent more money on immigration enforcement in the last fiscal year than all other federal law enforcement agencies combined, according to a report on the government's enforcement efforts from a Washington think tank. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Obama administration spent $18 billion on immigration enforcement

By Alicia Caldwell, Associated Press

The Obama administration spent more money on immigration enforcement in the last fiscal year than all other federal law enforcement agencies combined, according … Read More

Veteran brothers Valente and Manuel Valenzuela face deportation though they claim they have paperwork to prove their mother is an American citizen.

Veteran ministry group calls attention to Latino vets’ deportation case

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Lieutenant Colonel Jay Magee is the outpost leader for Point Man International Ministries of Colorado Springs.  The Christian group is run by and for veterans, … Read More

(Courtesy Bob Miller, NBC News)

Audits of businesses for hiring undocumented immigrants rising

By Manuel Valdes

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reached its highest number yet of companies audited for undocumented immigrants on their payrolls this … Read More

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Children of immigrants ask to end deportation

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Kids as young as four years old are asking for one wish this Christmas – that the government end deportation proceedings that threatens to separate them from … Read More

Illinois Sen. Iris Y. Martinez, D-Chicago, argues the issue of illegal immigrants drivers licenses legislation on the Senate floor during veto session at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Springfield Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

GOP support in Illinois helps move immigrant driver’s licenses

By John o'Connor and Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois pressed ahead Tuesday toward becoming the third state to allow undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses, with … Read More