The knotty issue of immigration as revealed in John Lennon’s deportation case
The knotty issue of immigration as revealed in John Lennon’s deportation case
*Here’s the short of it: President Nixon wanted to deport John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and that started a long legal battle that was never resolved – Lennon died before […]
Minneapolis students stage walkout to protest immigration policies
*Many of the student protesters said they have been personally affected by the Obama Administration’s recent deportation raids. There’s no mention in the story about the similarity with the L.A. […]
Why the Obama administration is right to deport migrants ordered to leave
*The Los Angeles Times explains its position regarding the immigration raids planned for January. To hear the LAT tell it, there’s no alternative but to obey a judge’s order. The […]
Immigration lawyers group bitterly divided over Cecilia Muñoz’s pick as keynote speaker
*Some members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association say the White House Domestic Policy Director represents an administration that’s casued hostility and harm to immigrants. They don’t want her speaking […]
Dolores Huerta: Obama was right in delaying action on immigration
*If you’re into political x’s and o’s, this is a pretty good read. The underlying problem is that while a calculated delay may, in some folks’s eyes, be the best […]
Activists: We Want An Emancipator, Not A ‘Deporter In Chief’
*Here’s what’s new: President Obama has told immigration activists – who had turned their pressure tactics on the White House – to continue pressuring Congress to pass immigration reform for […]
Obama Deportation Review Crucial to Hold Latino Support
By Michael C. Bender, Bloomberg Businessweek A review of the U.S. deportation system ordered by President Barack Obama is seen by pro-immigration Democrats as good policy and good politics. It’s […]
Hispanic Caucus to wait on resolution
By Seung Min Kim, Politico The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is holding off on taking a sharper line against President Barack Obama on deportations after his announcement Thursday evening that his […]
Obama Orders Review of US Deportation Practices
By Josh Lederman, Associated Press/The Big Story WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to pacify frustrated immigration advocates, President Barack Obama is directing the government to find more humane ways to handle […]
U.S. Deported Around 369,000 Immigrants in 2013
By Anthony Advincula, New America Media/Philippine Daily Inquirer NEW YORK — The U.S. government deported about 369,000 immigrants, including a number of Filipinos, during fiscal year 2013, according to new statistics from […]
