As he prepares to leave office, President Obama is “profoundly disappointed” that Congress has not passed comprehensive immigration reform.
White House: Obama Very Disappointed About Immigration, Congress
December 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Opposition to Border Surge Splits Cong. Hispanic Congress
July 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – The debate over Immigration-reform has shifted to the GOP-led Congress. And on Wednesday President Obama met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss how they might proceed. But there is some division in the caucus over border security.
Immigration Bill Could Affect High-Skill Visas
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO – Lawmakers and CEOs want more high-skilled immigrants. Tech companies have been lobbying hard to get more visas for these workers, and Washington has been listening. But what do the high-skilled immigrants want? They all have very different ideas about how to fix the system.
Children Left Behind: American Kids of Deported Parents
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TIJUANA, MEXICO – In 2011, some 1500 children in southern California were removed from detained or deported parents, and placed in state care. That’s according to an investigation by the Applied Research Center, a think-tank specializing in race issues. They projected that between 2012 and 2014, 15,000 more kids could face a similar fate.
What Comprehensive Immigration Reform Means for Affordable Care Act
April 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jude Joffe-Block, KJZZ News, for Fronteras PLAY AUDIO PHOENIX – About 48 million Americans lack medical insurance. That’s poised to change next year when expanded Medicaid and federal tax credits for insurance become available under the Affordable Care Act. But there’s a huge group left out: the 11 million immigrants in the country illegally […]
Rep.Smith Creates Immigration Reform Litmus Test
March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – As different political voices in Washington D.C. lay out their views for what immigration reform should look like, San Antonio Congressman Lamar Smith described Tuesday his litmus test for viable immigration reform.
Congress Debates What a Secure Border Looks Like
February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – As Washington D.C. prepares to tackle comprehensive immigration reform, a critical part of that deal is securing the southern border. But at a congressional hearing Tuesday, it was clear there’s disagreement over what a secure border looks like.
San Antonio Mayor Talks with Mexican President
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – Looking to increase cross-border trade ties, San Antonio Mayor Juan Castro met with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Thursday. Castro also was able to update the president on U.S. immigration reform.
El Paso Leaders Say Border Security Unnecessary
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
LAS CRUCES – The border city of El Paso wants to be a voice in the national debate over immigration reform and city leaders are saying “enough” to border enforcement.
LGBT Immigration Reform
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Adrian Florido, Fronteras PLAY AUDIO SAN DIEGO – Marrying a U.S. citizen has long been the surest way for an immigrant to gain permanent residency in the U.S. But under current immigration law, this doesn’t apply to all couples. UCLA researchers estimate some 40,000 couples risk being separated because that benefit doesn’t extend to […]
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