Those in Miami who've followed the current push for federal immigration reform know that doubts have recently surfaced regarding whether or not the legislation proposed by the Senate last year would actually make it the agenda of this year's Congressional session....
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Paul Ryan gives hope that House will address immigration in 2014
As many in Miami already know, reforms to current U.S. immigration law have been a hot topic of discussion recently on Capitol Hill. While the need for immigration reform has been recognized by members on both sides of the aisle for quite some time, actions have taken...
Law student’s case shows the need for change to immigration law
The issue of how to deal with undocumented immigrants remains the most hotly contested debate at the heart of immigration reform. Yet while the political movement of such reforms comes to a stalemate, immigration cases around the country, including right here in...
New “parole in place” immigration policy helps military families
There are currently more than 11 million illegal immigrants estimated to be living in Miami and throughout the U.S. And while a majority of Americans agree on the need to provide these undocumented immigrants with a path to permanent residency or citizenship, recent...
Current immigration reform plans could be dead, says Diaz-Balart
Many in Miami have followed the recent federal debate over immigration reform with great interest. Florida's own Mario Diaz-Balart has been at forefront of this debate, often breaking away from the popular opinion of many of his fellow GOP colleagues in pushing for...
Immigration reform supporters making plans to take to the streets
It’s estimated that there are over 12 million immigrants currently living in Miami and elsewhere across the United States illegally. The current status of these immigrants and their future naturalization prospects have long been at the heart of the immigration...
Obama administration asked to end immigration bill stalemate
The issue of U.S. immigration policy has continued to be a divisive one in Miami. While current immigrants, those waiting to be allowed legal entry, advocacy, and the lawmakers themselves all seem to agree that immigration law is in need of sweeping reforms, the trick...
US immigration law reform could save Social Security
When it comes to complicated political issues, both sides typically have valid concerns and aspirations. And given that supporters and opponents of U.S. immigration reform both must rely on a certain degree of speculation to make their point, it’s almost impossible to...
Asylum to Mexican immigrants piques hope
People living in Florida and states around the country have had their ears to the ground for months in hopes of learning any and all news regarding potential policy reform. The process has been long and slow, and while the path to real U.S. immigration reform may seem...
Summer vacation and U.S. immigration law
Jokes about politicians getting work done may abound, but state leaders might actually be more effective when they’re on holiday. At least that’s what some people are hoping as the U.S. Congress prepares for its summer recess. Many proponents and opponents...