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Young Hispanic and Latino Voters Could Decide 2016 Election
A Pew Research Center study has found that young Hispanic and Latino voters could be a powerful influence on the 2016 election and those beyond.
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The Many Myths About Human Trafficking
Many Americans have a poor understanding of human trafficking, a problem the government is fighting with an initiative called the Blue Campaign.
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Democrats' O'Malley Has Pro-Immigrant Agenda
Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley supports citizenship for unauthorized immigrants and would expand deferred action if elected.
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Illegal Immigration Steadily Declines
Research from the Center for Migration Studies shows that, contrary to Republican complaints about porous borders, illegal immigration is declining.
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The Top Immigration Stories of 2015
The top immigration news stories for 2015 included an exodus of refugees from Syria, Donald Trump's controversial proposals and a critical court ruling.
Promoting Citizenship for Immigrants Makes Economic Sense
An Urban Institute study has found that promoting naturalization among eligible immigrants stimulates local economies and generates tax revenues.
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How the Government Fights Trafficking With the U Visa
The U visa allows victims of trafficking and sexual abuse to stay in the United States and help fight smugglers and violent offenders.
New Safeguards Against Terrorists Urged for K-1 Visas
San Bernardino terrorist Tashfeen Malik entered the United States on a K-1 fiancée visa and now U.S. officials want to tighten social media checks.
Cracking Down on H-1B Visa Fraud
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has its hands full policing fraud in the H-1B visa program.
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More Mexicans Leaving U.S. Than Coming Here
A new study from the Pew Research Center refutes claims of Republican candidates that waves of Mexican migrants are flooding across the U.S. border. In reality, Mexicans are heading the other way.
To Pass the Naturalization Test, Try Practicing On-Line
U.S. immigration officials have new practice tests on the government website that immigrants can take to prepare for naturalization.
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Can Terrorists Exploit the Visa Waiver Program?
Lawmakers are concerned that ISIS and other terrorist groups could take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program and enter the United States undetected.
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Republican Candidates Have Many Family Ties to Immigrants. Surprised?
Most of the GOP candidates have immigrants in their families and in their recent histories. Why then do these presidential hopefuls struggle to find support from immigrant communities?
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How Irish-American Icon Maureen O'Hara Stood Up for Her Heritage
The Irish actress, who died at 95 in 2015, would not allow U.S. immigration officials to call her a British subject.
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Likelihood of Deportation Decreasing for Unauthorized Immigrants
A Migration Policy Institute study found that President Obama's changes are decreasing deportations dramatically over levels a decade ago.
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