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Marchers protesting planned deportations block major freeway in Los Angeles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marchers protesting planned deportations block major freeway in Los Angeles

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of people protesting mass deportations planned by President Donald Trump marched in Southern California on Sunday, including in downtown Los Angeles where demonstrators blocked a major freeway for several hours. Law enforcement personnel stage on the 110 freeway during a protest calling for immigration reform Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Share Share Copy Link …

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Elon Musk Bats For Skilled Immigration Reforms, Backs Trump's New AI Advisor Sriram Krishnan's Stand On Green Caps Removal
3 months ago

Elon Musk Bats For Skilled Immigration Reforms, Backs Trump's New AI Advisor Sriram Krishnan's Stand On Green Caps Removal

ABP News  

Elon Musk has voiced support for skilled immigration reforms, dismissing the “fixed pie” economic fallacy while emphasising limitless potential for job creation. His comments came in response to entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale’s post highlighting Sriram Krishnan’s growing influence in US policy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. This is what he posted: The fixed pie fallacy as at the heart of many …

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Elon Musk, America’s richest immigrant, is angry about immigration. Can he influence the election?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk, America’s richest immigrant, is angry about immigration. Can he influence the election?

LA Times  

Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal were speaking to a crowd of business leaders in 2013 about creating their first company when the conversation seemed to go off script. Not one human being has ever said, ‘Hey, did you see Elon’s thing about immigration?’” How Musk talks about immigration on X Last year Musk visited the Eagle Pass, Texas, border, …

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Senate shoots down immigration reform once again, per Trump's orders
10 months ago

Senate shoots down immigration reform once again, per Trump's orders

Salon  

The Senate voted down a bipartisan immigration reform package a second time, after Donald Trump urged Republicans to kill the bill to prevent a political win by his November opponent. The bill, which would upgrade the asylum-seeking process, toughen border enforcement and increase security presence, and streamline deportations, ending the so-called “catch and release” practice, was carefully designed to reach …

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A Brief History Of Republicans Walking Away From Bipartisan Immigration Deals
1 year, 1 month ago

A Brief History Of Republicans Walking Away From Bipartisan Immigration Deals

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― A bipartisan compromise on immigration reform fell apart this week in the Senate as Republicans heeded former President Donald Trump’s advice to kill it. “You’re preying on people’s fears,” Loweree said, “and if you can do that successfully, there’s very little that can be done to bring somebody back from that.” In 2006 and 2013, …

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With the border bill dead, here's where immigration reforms stands
1 year, 1 month ago

With the border bill dead, here's where immigration reforms stands

NPR  

With the border bill dead, here's where immigration reforms stands Earlier this week, a potentially historic change in U.S. immigration policy died in a divided Congress. A bipartisan bill on immigration legislation could have been a major shift in U.S. border policy, but it fizzled almost immediately in a divided Senate. Also, the Mexican National Guard is increasingly stopping migrants …

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Despite pressure from Trump, Senate border negotiations forge ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

Despite pressure from Trump, Senate border negotiations forge ahead

NPR  

Despite pressure from Trump, Senate border negotiations forge ahead The Senate is on the verge of a bipartisan deal on immigration reform — one that Donald Trump opposes. But after months of negotiating, the potential deal could topple just before crossing the finish line as Republicans decide if they should defy former President Trump, who has demanded a hard-line Republican …

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Rep. María Elvira Salazar vouches for US immigration reform bill to boost country's economy by $4 Trillion
1 year, 3 months ago

Rep. María Elvira Salazar vouches for US immigration reform bill to boost country's economy by $4 Trillion

Hindustan Times  

US Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who represents a district in Miami with a large immigrant population, has been a vocal advocate for the immigration has come out to showcase support for the Dignity Act which she believes will benefit the American economy and society. Bipartisan Immigration Bill promises to boost GDP by unleashing immigrant potential according to Rep. María Elvira …

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Republicans have set a border trap. Biden can't afford to fall for it
1 year, 3 months ago

Republicans have set a border trap. Biden can't afford to fall for it

Salon  

An overwhelming majority of Americans of all political stripes want Congress to fix immigration, and yet, Congress has failed to do so for decades. McCain described the far right’s prescription to round up all the “illegals” and deport them as pure “bullsh—t.” We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism “There are politicians today …

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How the Democrats Lost the Working Class on Immigration
1 year, 4 months ago

How the Democrats Lost the Working Class on Immigration

Live Mint  

In September 2022, we listened to a focus group run by progressive organizations. Divisions among immigrants and between immigrant and native workers was one reason why the U.S. failed to develop an effective labor and social democratic movement before World War I. Ironically, the restriction of immigration after 1920, based partly on bigotry, was one reason why Franklin D. Roosevelt …

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Fear of being branded ‘racist’ hindering global asylum reform, says Braverman
1 year, 6 months ago

Fear of being branded ‘racist’ hindering global asylum reform, says Braverman

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fears of being branded “racist” or “illiberal” is hindering states …

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Immigration reformers’ hopes dashed as Senate fails to act
2 years, 3 months ago

Immigration reformers’ hopes dashed as Senate fails to act

LA Times  

Congressional leaders who wanted to strike a deal on immigration reform before the end of the year saw their hopes dashed Thursday. Their legislation would have bolstered border security funding and expanded the use of detention facilities in exchange for a pathway to citizenship for roughly 2 million immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. “It feels really dehumanizing.” Another …

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He’s self-deporting after ‘aging out’ of his parents’ visa. Will Congress help other immigrants stay?
2 years, 8 months ago

He’s self-deporting after ‘aging out’ of his parents’ visa. Will Congress help other immigrants stay?

LA Times  

Laurens Van Beek left his parents’ Iowa City home on Tuesday with three suitcases full of clothes and electronics to board his first international flight in 17 years. Last year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Deborah K. Ross introduced the America’s Children Act, which would establish protections to prevent children raised in the U.S. from aging out, …

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Psaki says Republicans are trying to 'politicize' 'broken' US immigration system and Title 42 expiry
2 years, 11 months ago

Psaki says Republicans are trying to 'politicize' 'broken' US immigration system and Title 42 expiry

Daily Mail  

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tore into Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill during her Monday news briefing, accusing them of acting in bad faith when attacking the Biden administration for the crisis at the southwest border. During her press briefing, Psaki acknowledged the immigration system was 'broken' months after Biden's first year in office saw at least 1.78 million …

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Democrats weigh overturning Senate parliamentarian’s ruling on immigration
3 years, 3 months ago

Democrats weigh overturning Senate parliamentarian’s ruling on immigration

LA Times  

Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin, a longtime proponent of immigration reform, said he would support overruling the parliamentarian if she rules against their latest proposal. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is expected to rule shortly on whether Democrats’ third immigration proposal — which would provide work permits and deportation protection to immigrants in the country illegally — conforms with Senate …

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Why is Biden preserving Miller’s racist immigration policy?
3 years, 5 months ago

Why is Biden preserving Miller’s racist immigration policy?

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration is abandoning its principles – and its friends – in a doomed effort to placate extremist voices. When the Trump administration implemented the policy, then-Senator Kamala Harris co- Leading public health officials have consistently rejected Title 42 as a public health measure, from CDC scientists’ refusal to implement Miller’s plan last year, to the October 3 declaration …

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U.S. Democrats’ bid to bring immigration reforms blocked in Senate
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Democrats’ bid to bring immigration reforms blocked in Senate

The Hindu  

In a major setback for the ruling Democrats, the U.S. Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that immigration reforms proposed by them to grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants cannot be attached to a $3.5 trillion social and environmental bill. “I am deeply disappointed by the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling to block immigration reform in the budget reconciliation process,” said Congresswoman …

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In A Blow To Democrats, Senate Official Blocks Immigration Reform In Budget Bill
3 years, 6 months ago

In A Blow To Democrats, Senate Official Blocks Immigration Reform In Budget Bill

NPR  

In A Blow To Democrats, Senate Official Blocks Immigration Reform In Budget Bill Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled against Democrats' efforts to include a massive immigration reform effort in their $3.5 trillion proposed spending bill, dealing the party a setback that very likely closes the door on efforts …

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How 9/11 stalled immigration reform — and inspired a new generation of activists
3 years, 6 months ago

How 9/11 stalled immigration reform — and inspired a new generation of activists

LA Times  

Ali-Reza Torabi was a sixth-grader in San Diego when two planes slammed into the twin towers in New York on Sept. 11, 2001. Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, shown at a 2002 protest, says that the prospects for the Dream Act “came crashing down” on 9/11 along with the World Trade …

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Democrats Are Trying To Use $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill To Pass Immigration Reform
3 years, 7 months ago

Democrats Are Trying To Use $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill To Pass Immigration Reform

NPR  

Democrats Are Trying To Use $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill To Pass Immigration Reform Democrats hope to pass immigration reform through budget reconciliation, but it's unclear if the rules will permit them to do that. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Congressional Democrats are pinning their chances for immigration reform on an ambitious $3.5 trillion spending bill. Sharry and others are taking their cues …

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Democrats to seek citizenship pathway for immigrants in infrastructure bill, Sanders says
3 years, 9 months ago

Democrats to seek citizenship pathway for immigrants in infrastructure bill, Sanders says

LA Times  

Senate Democrats plan to include a pathway to citizenship for certain immigrants in the country illegally as part of the sweeping infrastructure bill they hope to enact on a partisan basis this year. “But in the absence of doing that, then those of us who believe in immigration reform feel that we have to at least pursue this option and …

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John Boehner’s Memoirs Are Served a Little Too Neat
55 years, 2 months ago

John Boehner’s Memoirs Are Served a Little Too Neat

Slate  

Slate has relationships with various online retailers. It’s a well-timed monetization of Boehner’s affable post-speakership branding before it tips irretrievably into shtick: the ever-drinking, leather-skinned, chain-smoking Washington throwback who’s going to tell you what he really thinks and settle old scores against various “knuckleheads” looking out for themselves, whether he ought to or not. After climbing his way back up …

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Immigration conundrum: The Hindu Editorial on immigration reform and the American Dream
4 years ago

Immigration conundrum: The Hindu Editorial on immigration reform and the American Dream

The Hindu  

It is unlikely that President Joe Biden ever imagined that it would be a cakewalk to undo some of the most damaging policies implemented by his predecessor Donald Trump, but even he might not have anticipated how quickly the thorny question of immigration reform could spiral into a full-blown crisis. In a sense, the mounting crisis is related to a …

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Biden, Dems unveil sweeping immigration reform legislation
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden, Dems unveil sweeping immigration reform legislation

Al Jazeera  

The major overhaul would create an eight-year pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented people. US President Joe Biden’s administration is joining Democrats on Capitol Hill on a major immigration overhaul that would offer an eight-year pathway to citizenship to the estimated 11 million people living in the United States without legal status. Open to piecemeal approach A …

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