Children Bear the Brunt of Deportation
The increase of deportations is traumatizing children, according to a new study.See it on Scoop.it, via Immigration and Children
View ArticleU.S. Born Children Lose Rights in Mexico - Hispanically Speaking News
Many Mexican migrant workers returning to Mexico with families, see their U.S.See it on Scoop.it, via Immigration and Children
View ArticleA Cry For Help: The Hidden Deportation Of U.S. Children To Foster Care
Having practiced deportation defense for nearly two decades, I’ve witnessed the agony of immigrants facing removal from the United States. In most instances, they are faced with two unpleasant...
View ArticleSupport New Legislation to Protect Children of Immigrant Families | The SAALT...
In a Press Release on July 16, Rep. Roybal-Allard’s office announced that she has introduced the Help Separated Families Act. A mother herself, Rep. Roybal-Allard made a strong statement on the rights...
View ArticleImmigration and keeping families intact - The Sacramento Bee
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, July 31:... Roybal-Allard's bill is a sensible start, but ultimately, the real problem is a dysfunctional immigration systemand a...
View ArticleDeported Mexican returns to U.S. to fight for custody of kids
An immigrant deported to Mexico who is fighting to keep custody of his three children received humanitarian permission to return to the United States to continue his court battle in North Carolina.See...
View ArticleDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Who Can Be Considered? | The White House
The U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services today begins accepting requests for consideration of deferred action, which could enable people who arrived in this country as children to receive...
View ArticleSecuring the American Dream for the Children of Unauthorized Immigrants - On...
I was one of very few elected Republican leaders to applaud this move and am convinced that what we did in Utah in 2011 regarding comprehensive, pragmatic and compassionate reform played a key role in...
View ArticleFor young illegal immigrants, a day of hugs, smiles, joy ... and qualms
Young DREAMers began applying Wednesday under Obama's miniature DREAM Act, which offers exemption from deportation for at least two years. There was rejoicing among them, but also apprehension.See it...
View ArticleGrowing up American
Our view: President Obama's order allowing the children of undocumented immigrants to work and go to school without fear of deportation recognizes they are an asset, not a threatSee it on Scoop.it,...
View ArticleWatch Our New Video! Mitt Romney’s Immigration Promises — Immigration Reform...
This week, Americans witnessed history as young DREAMers began applying for deferred action under the policy announced by President Obama.See it on Scoop.it, via Immigration and Children
View ArticleWhen did undocumented kids become Moby-Dick? | Commentary
When Gov. Jan Brewer speedily signed an executive order banning driver’s licenses to “DREAMer” undocumented immigrants who obtain work permits under a new White House program, I found myself “growing...
View ArticleImmigration: Parents deported, what happens to US-born kids? - The Economic...
It's a question thousands of other families are wrestling with as a record number of deportations means record numbers of American children being left without a parent.See it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticleA Child's Experience of Immigration in The Distance Between Us
I recently finished reading a new book that I keep thinking about. It is The Distance Between Us, by Reyna Grande, and it’s a devastating memoir about the rifts caused by immigration.See it on...
View ArticleGOP Candidate Answers Question Romney Evades
Ted Cruz, a Republican senatorial candidate from Texas, said Monday he thinks presidential candidate Mitt Romney should end President Barack Obama's deferred action policy, going beyond Romney's line...
View ArticleDetained immigrants losing kids
Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Child Protective Services lack procedures for handling such cases, the parents are penalized for not filing time-sensitive forms, or attending custody...
View ArticleGay, Latino activists form coalition to promote Maryland ballot measures
Community leaders launched a campaign to support each other’s initiatives on Md.’s ballot.See it on Scoop.it, via Immigration and Children
View ArticleOpinion: The High Price of Immigration Enforcement Without Immigration Reform
Hard-line immigration policies have not only devastated and separated families but have also begun to shape family life for entire communities with immigrants in a very negative way, be they...
View ArticlePoverty is what plagues our schools
Are American schools the best in the world? The answer is a resounding maybe — which is good news indeed for this back-to-school season.Beating up on public education is practically our national...
View ArticleFlorida Can't Charge Kids With Undocumented Parents More Tuition, Judge Says...
Wendy Ruiz was born and raised in Miami. She's a full U.S. citizen, with a birth certificate, a voter registration...See it on Scoop.it, via Immigration and Children
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