Arizona Congresswoman Hires Immigrant Activist After She Details Raid
Erika Andiola, the young immigrant activist who chronicled the arrests of her mother and brother during an immigration raid here, was hired by Representative Kyrsten Sinema to do outreach.
View ArticleRubio Outlines Elements of His New Immigration Plan
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida says his approach to immigration would include some tightening of enforcement along with proposals to offer legal status to immigrants who lack it.
View ArticleObama Speech Expected to Embrace Immigration Plan
President Obama likes most parts of an immigration proposal devised by a bipartisan group of senators.
View ArticleIn Limbaugh Interview, Rubio Charms the Host
Senator Marco Rubio laid out his broad principles for immigration legislation, and by the end of the interview the radio show host Rush Limbaugh seemed downright smitten.
View ArticleIn Reid’s Tone, Hints at Senate’s Path on Guns and Immigration
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada has hinted that he is more eager to move legislation on an overhaul of the immigration system than on broad gun control measures.
View ArticleEconomic Nudge for an Immigration Overhaul
With the scale of the immigration problem stabilizing for the moment, or even shrinking, there is more room for political compromise than the last time Congress tried, and failed, to confront the issue.
View ArticleOn Immigration, a Glimpse of the Devilish Details
Senator Charles E. Schumer, part of a bipartisan group of eight senators who put forth a blueprint for an overhaul of the immigration system, offered a glimpse of one of the more vexing details that...
View ArticleOn Immigration, a Campaign-Style Push in Hispanic Media
As he makes his case for major immigration changes, President Obama is turning to a forum he used effectively during his two presidential campaigns: the Hispanic media.
View ArticleSunday Breakfast Menu, Feb. 3
The Sunday political shows feature conversations about gun control, Chuck Hagel's nomination hearings and immigration reform — including President Obama's interviews with two Hispanic media organizations.
View ArticleNew Polls Show Rise in Support for Obama’s Handling of Immigration
Following the president’s campaign-style blitz last week to unveil his proposals to overhaul immigration, the public’s rating of his handling the issue appears to be improving.
View ArticleA Bipartisan Team Tackles Immigration
Two Republicans (Haley Barbour and Condoleezza Rice) and two Democrats (Henry Cisneros and Edward G. Rendell) have formed a commission to prod Congress on immigration.
View ArticleCoalition to Apply Election Strength to Immigration Debate
A coalition of labor, Latino and other groups that helped re-elect the president hope to push the Senate to include a pathway to citizenship for those here illegally in its immigration overhaul.
View ArticleHouse Republican Expresses Support for Guest-Worker Program
Representative Robert Goodlatte, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he could support a measure that would offer at least temporary legalization for illegal immigrants who are currently in...
View ArticleBipartisan House Group Nearing Agreement on Immigration Blueprint
The bipartisan group of House members that has been meeting quietly for nearly four years to discuss an overhaul of the nation’s immigration system is nearing agreement on a framework, and is briefing...
View ArticleEvangelical Groups Call for Path to Citizenship in Immigration Overhaul
A coalition including some of the nation’s largest evangelical Christian organizations said on Monday that Congress should include “clear steps to citizenship” for illegal immigrants in any bill to...
View ArticleKey Democrat Chides President and Senators on Pace of Immigration Bill
Senator Patrick J. Leahy, frustrated that political calculations have delayed the release of an immigration proposal, issued a plea for more speed.
View ArticleSenators Considering Plan to Double Visas for High-Tech Workers
A bipartisan group of eight senators is considering a plan that would double the number of visas currently available to highly skilled foreign workers and dramatically increase the number of green...
View ArticleThe Weekend Word: Checkpoint
Political news from today's Times and around the Web, plus a look at the president's weekly address.
View ArticleA Word of Caution From Rubio on Immigration
As several of the senators taking part in a bipartisan effort to overhaul to the nation's immigration laws appeared on the Sunday talk shows to sound an optimistic note, Senator Marco Rubio, a...
View ArticleThe Early Word: In Remembrance
Political news from today's Times and a look at the latest happenings in Washington.
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