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March 2016 immigration news at a glance

Written by Ludmila Leiva   In this month’s news digest, NWNY examines Donald Trump’s provocative immigration campaign and Bernie Sanders’ momentum, examining how these trends may impact immigration conversations on the path to the elections. Zooming into New York, we’ll then take a look at the road to the New York primaries and other New York immigration news.   Building walls Donald Trump has been under fire for several months, particularly following his proposal to build a “great, beautiful” wall...

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December 2015 immigration news at a glance

Written by Ludmila Leiva   The past year was one of heightened attention to various immigration issues. As 2015 came to a close, several of these topics again found their place in national news headlines. In this month’s news digest, we take a look at where the presidential candidates left off on some of this year’s major immigration debates and briefly discuss the Obama administration’s latest immigration policies, before turning to what’s going on in New York.   Conversations on immigration:...

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October 2015 immigration news at a glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   This month’s immigration news digest provides information about the positions the 2016 presidential frontrunners have taken on immigration and undocumented immigrants. Plus, we take a look at new initiatives and opportunities benefiting immigrants in the New York area.   Democratic candidates and undocumented immigrants Hillary Clinton, the Democratic frontrunner, announced her immigration reform plan over the summer, in which she voiced her support for a path to full and equal citizenship for individuals currently living...

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May 2015 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   In this month’s edition of Immigration News At a Glance, we take a look at all of the currently declared 2016 presidential candidates and their views on immigration. Then, stay tuned for a brief rundown of the most recent immigration news in and around New York City.   Declared democratic candidates for the 2016 presidential election Hillary Clinton Clinton supports President Obama’s executive action and would argue for more comprehensive reform. She is perhaps the...