Deportation Tales

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: President Obama vs. Jorge Ramos on immigration Immigrants probably unable to travel under DAPA Immigration action less popular with Hispanics than previously thought? Why Nevada has become a leader on immigration reform More states join fight against the president's immigration action

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Lawful or not?   Scholars analyze Obama's immigration action Is there a way for the GOP to defuse the immigration issue? Obama's immigration plan may give him the upper hand for now What will be the effect of the immigration plan on the economy ? Obama launches sales mission on immigration Immigration row fuels early 2016 presidential race Workers in Silicon Valley weigh in on Obama's immigration order Bigger than immigration? SNL mocks Obama's immigration orders Several states take legal action against the new immigration policy

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Would Obama be reversing a long-held stance if he were to take executive action on immigration? Senate Dems to Obama: "We're with you on immigration" Executive action on immigration would have a big local impact Orange is the New Black actress pushes Obama on executive action Pro-immigration reform Republicans urge Obama not to act alone on immigration

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: The president defends executive authority on immigration The missing immigration memo With no immigration reform, states are stepping in Romney slams Obama on immigration Senator Lee: No government shutdown over immigration Texas sues immigration scammers

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Boehner warns Obama on immigration .... .....as does Condoleezza Rice ..... .....while John McCain pleads with the president to not act alone Obama: If GOP passes immigration reform, the executive action I take goes away Should Obama's executive action spur Congress on immigration reform?

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Was immigration delay Obama's biggest mistake ? Immigration reform in 2015 ?  We could use the money Was the election a rejection of Obama's immigration strategy?  Senator Jeff Sessions seems to think so President Obama discusses immigration reform with new congress Rubio urges Obama to wait on immigration action Is executive action on immigration a bad idea?

Deporting children.   This story is so depressing, it is difficult to talk about, think about, or write about. Thankfully, others have a better capacity for dealing with ultra-depressing topics.  There is really not much more that can be added to stories recognizing this is a refugee crisis , religious leaders calling for a more compassionate response and reports on our long history of accepting unaccompanied migrant children. While nations do have the right to enforce their borders and the law must be obeyed, it must be remembered that these are children.  If our politicians put half as much effort into addressing the issue as opposed to scoring political points in an election year, this problem would have a solution.  Democrats, Republicans and the President should all be ashamed of themselves. Immigration is back in the news.   If there is a benefit to the humanitarian crisis on the border, it is that immigration is back in the national discourse.  W...

Did Cantor's defeat in the primary expose a GOP divide over immigration?   According to RNC Chair Reince Preibus, the answer is a resounding no .  Preibus obviously didn't let Senator Lindsey Graham know there isn't a divide, as the pro-immigration reform senator from South Carolina took to Face the Nation on Sunday, asking Republicans not to be "delusional" about immigration reform.  Graham was not alone.  Senator Jeff Sessions , Speaker of the House John Boehner , the Wall Street Journal and  Mr. Cantor himself all expressed contrary views on the subject. Former border patrol Agents claim immigration crisis is "contrived."   Speaking of delusional, former officers of Customs & Border Protection claimed the current waive of children fleeing Central America for the United States made the trip with "the encouragement, aid and assistance of the United States government."  Apparently, the transfer of children from Central America "h...

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: 2015 H-1B cap already met Women are fasting for immigration reform Can Jeb Bush change the conversation on immigration reform? Last call for Obama on immigration reform The challenge of measuring immigration enforcement Immigration activists call on Obama to stop deportations No immigration reform for the military Is another wave of immigration near?

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: On immigration , yes he can Protesters rally across the U.S . for immigration reform Is Obama the Deporter in Chief ? Jeb Bush says illegal immigration is often an act of love Immigration reform becomes a Catholic pro-life cause California immigration holds drop

Yes he can, on immigration.   Can President Obama do more on immigration than he is currently doing? He says no.  Others say yes.  This is the subject of a New York Times article sure to make headlines and fuel debates this week.  This editorial skewers President Obama over his "cold-blooded" strategy of increased enforcement, citing 5,000 children who have ended up in foster care thanks to deportations.  Will the New York Times have success where countless activists looking to increase pressure on the president have failed?  Don't count on it. Immigration reform still the top issue.   Over the weekend a bevy of articles touched on immigration reform and activism in support of such.  On Saturday, demonstrators across the country rallied in support of immigration reform.  The protests generated headlines and analysis from news sources asking the question: Is Obama the " Deporter-in-Chief ?"  Jeb Bush also made headlines by referring t...

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: In Arizona, citizens keep close eye on immigration checkpoint Mexico finds 370 abandoned children Girl talks to Pope on immigration, then Dad freed Business groups not backing down on immigration reform Methodist bishop arrested at Chicago immigration reform rally Immigration activists blast Obama Catholic leaders hope message from Pope and U.S. bishops will revive immigration reform House Democrats try to force immigration vote This is what it looks like when immigration reform dies

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Obama endorses House Dem immigration push President Obama urges speed up of legislation for immigration reform House Democrats try to force GOP's hand on immigration Poll: Immigration reform won't hurt the Republicans Activists call for immigration overhaul

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Obama "humane" order roils immigration debate Deja vu on immigration reform Immigration activist gets detained after demonstration Young advocate seeks Pope's aid in immigration Advocacy Day promotes immigration reform How immigration reform could boost our national defense Lack of progress on immigration reform stymies states Congressman claims immigration reform would force people to become U.S. citizens against their will

Seeking the Pope's Blessing.   Unsatisfied with the progress towards comprehensive immigration reform in Washington, a group of young activists are setting off to Rome in hopes of meeting with the Pope.  What do they plan to do if they meet him?  Let him know they're "representing millions of children...and...that people are separating families because right now is a time when kids really need their parents."  From the mouths of babes.... What exactly does Obama mean by humane deportations?   How do you make something that is inherently inhumane more humane?  This is the question posed by activists this week after the President made a promise to make removals more humane.  Sounds like someone has some explaining to do/ Could immigration reform bolster national defense?   Some seem to think so.  At the very least, they argue, keeping students who excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is essential to a national securi...

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Lawmakers and activists call for an end to deportations Obama sells more spin on issue of immigration Allentown, PA city council takes a stand for immigration reform Republicans http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/03/19/Republicans-all-dressed-up-for-immigration-reform-but-nowhere-to-go/6231395161195/ all dressed up for immigration reform, but nowhere to go Immigration vote held off at White House request Supreme Court may hear Maryland immigration case Border Patrol chief: Agents unfairly criticized

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Latinos as California's biggest demographic South Carolina farmer on national panel for immigration reform President Obama's promised action on humane deportations welcomed Naturalization ceremony to be held in Afghanistan 60 immigrants request asylum and humanitarian visas from the U.S. Facing risk of rape, migrant women prepare with birth control Judge: Some fasting detainees in Tacoma must get bond hearings

Here's a look at your mid-day headlines: Obama calls for review of deportations Obama's promise to review deportations has risks Obama meets with Latino lawmakers about immigration reform St. Patrick and immigration Border agent kidnaps , rapes immigrant White House pushes on immigration Another group of 60 migrants attempts to enter the U.S. Hispanic caucus to wait on resolution On immigration , Obama is in a jam Seeing and speaking 360 degrees on immigration

President Obama vows to review deportations.   Finally bowing to public outcry over record deportations and the inhumane treatment of immigrants in enforcement, the president finally  responded with..... more talk , but still no action.  President Obama announced that he has requested a review of his administration's enforcement policies to see if enforcement can be done "more humanely."  In other words, he's not halting deportations, he just wants to make sure they're done with a smile.  I'm sorry, but isn't the president the "chief" executive?  Isn't he supposed to be in charge of his administration?  If he has to request a review in order to understand the impact his enforcement policies are having on thousands of families he promised to help over six years ago, he's more out of touch than the GOP accuse of him of being.  Speaking of which... The GOP continues to resist immigration push.   So...basically the same thing we tell you ...

Some mid-day headlines: Rally for immigration reform in Arlington, TX draws hundreds Arizona governor declines to run for re-election House Republicans ready to push for immigration reform in 2015? Immigration activists interrupt John Boehner's breakfast Obama orders immigration enforcement review House passes two anti-Obama bills that go backwards on immigration Immigration reform unlikely under Obama Mischaracterizing  Obama's deportation s