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December 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   This month’s digest features an exclusive look at President Obama’s executive action on immigration and at the predominantly GOP-generated backlash against it. As always, it finishes with a summary of immigration news in the New York area.   A continued look at Obama’s executive action As a quick recap, at its core Obama’s executive action provides millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States with protection from deportation as well as work permits. To...

Portraits & interviews

November 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   Our November News Digest takes a look at the midterm election results and their potential ramifications for immigration reform, before turning to the long-awaited executive action announced by President Obama on November 20. The Digest concludes with a look at the impact of Obama’s executive action in New York, and other developments in New York City.   What the midterm election results say about immigration reform The midterm elections were a major victory for the...

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September 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   The delay in President Obama’s executive action on immigration is the primary focus of this month’s News Digest. The September Digest also takes a look at some policy changes applicable to select migrant groups that were enacted in the absence of comprehensive immigration reform. Also included are a report on the financial upside to immigrant naturalization, a note on National Hispanic Heritage Month, and as always, an update on New York City’s immigration news.  ...

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Immigration News Digest, August 2014

Written by Kara DeDonato   This month’s News Digest focuses on the president’s expected executive order on immigration, and examines the actions of Republicans in both the House and Senate as they threaten to dismantle important legislation protecting young immigrants. The Digest also takes a look at the legal process in overburdened courts for the first cases of unaccompanied minors and families who have recently crossed the border from Central America; and concludes with a celebration of New York’s immigrant...