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Obama Immigration Policy: Record Arrests

By Eric Lotke
September 22, 2009

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 the U.S. government reported 67,994 new immigration prosecutions, continuing and accelerating the surge from the Bush years. At this pace, the annual total of prosecutions will be 90,659 for this fiscal year, up 14.1 percent from last year.

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Reality Check: Immigrants and Health Care

By Immigration Policy Center
August 12, 2009

Washington D.C. - As the current debate on health care rages in town halls across the nation, immigration is being used as a way to jam a stick into the wheels of impending reform. Some are scapegoating immigrants as a way to thwart progress on the issue and are arguing that even legal immigrants be restricted from our health system. more »

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The Next Fight: Immigration Reform

By Sara Robinson
June 4, 2009

Republicans have been running on immigration as a signature issue for the past several elections, so it's ironic that progressives are the ones with the most to gain from solving the immigration problem. But before we can do that, we need to understand—and agree—on what the problems are, and what can and should be done. more »

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A New Day for America, But Not for Immigrants?

By Dennis Chin
January 20, 2009

There’s a buzz in the air in Washington, DC. more »

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Country Legend Tom Russell Predicts The Future

By Bill Scher
August 11, 2008

The Americana pioneer last year penned the pro-immigrant anthem "Who's Gonna Build Your Wall?" And his answer appears to be right.

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Immigration Raids at Casa Fiesta

By Corinne Ramey
July 25, 2008

When I was a student at Oberlin College, Casa Fiesta was one of the most popular hangout spots in that small, Midwestern town. Best known for their margaritas, fajitas, and endless supply of free tortilla chips, the Mexican restaurant was always packed with students, townspeople, and professors. more »

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“A Line Was Crossed At Postville”

By David Neiwert
From firedoglake.com
July 15th, 2008

firedoglake.com — There was good reason to be concerned about the unusual handling of the cases of illegal immigrants caught up in last month's massive raids at Postville, Iowa, where not only were immigrants treated like cattle, but the prosecutors engaged in questionable tactics as they processed these cases. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has now been turned into a cocked pistol looking for action.

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Eating American on the Fourth of July

By Rachel Larris
June 30, 2008

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Challenge and Community in the Heartland

By Alan Jenkins
June 16, 2008

The nation’s eyes are again on Iowa this week, as its residents struggle with the aftermath of violent storms and devastating flooding. People from Cedar Rapids to Columbus Junction to Des Moines are dealing with the tragic loss of life and the grim destruction of homes and property. more »

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