Keeping Current with Immigration Law and Policy

President Obama couldn't deliver on comprehensive immigration reform during his first term but says he's determined to do it in his second.

UCLA study finds that the DREAM Act would enable undocumented immigrant students to pump billions into the U.S. economy.

The Homeland Security Department named Andrew Lorenzen-Strait to be its new public advocate.

Arizona Accord seeks to take some of the sting out of the state's stringent immigration law.

Highly skilled immigrants create jobs for American workers.

The Obama administration will change rules to allow some illegal immigrants to remain in the United States with their families while seeking legal status.

Republican presidential candidates' positions on immigration.

Newt Gingrich has more moderate positions on U.S. immigration than most of his Republican rivals.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry irked conservatives when he signed a version of the DREAM Act.

The Tea Party movement wants border fences and mass deportations.

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann holds conservative positions on immigration policy.

Mitt Romney's record as Massachusetts governor has drawn fire from rival Republican candidates for president.

U.S. business wants more visas for immigrants skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Jon Huntsman takes moderate stands on immigration policy.

Republican Ron Paul sticks to libertarian beliefs when it comes to immigration.

Congress is considering giving residency visas to immigrants who buy homes in the United States.

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain opposes comprehensive immigration reform.

Congress is considering overhauling the agriculture industry's guest worker program.

There are two ways that refugees can obtain asylum in the United States.

The government's Secure Communities deportation program has faced critics, changes.

The United States gives migrants from Cuba special treatment under the "wet-foot, dry-foot" policy.

A poll from CBS News/New York Times reveals that the majority of Americans support tough immigration enforcement laws like Arizona's controversial Senate Bill 1070.

On April 23, 2010 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070, known as the "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act." The controversial bill gives Arizona law enforcement the authority to stop individuals suspected of being in the country illegally, detain them while verifying immigration status, and arrest undocumented immigrants for transfer to ICE custody. Readers explain w…

On April 23, 2010 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law. The controversial bill gives Arizona law enforcement the authority to stop people whom officers have "reasonable suspicion" of being in the country illegally, detain these individuals while verifying immigration status, and arrest undocumented immigrants for transfer to ICE custody. Depending on who you ask, the controver…

After the January 12, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, the United States government altered certain immigration policies as part of its support of international recovery efforts.

As of September 8, 2009, all federal government contractors and certain subcontractors are required to check employees' eligibility to legally work in the U.S. using E-Verify.

After more than 22 years, the United States antiquated policy preventing HIV-positive immigrants and nonimmigrants from entering the U.S. finally came to an end with a repeal of the ban.

ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions to the detainees under its custody. Health care is one element of the agency's responsibility. All detention facilities must comply with national standards.

ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions to the detainees under its custody. Health care is one element of the agency's responsibility, which is managed by DIHS.

ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions, which includes health care, to the detainees under its custody.

The U.S. immigration system is broken--everyone agrees on that point--and there are many opinions on how best to fix our immigration system. If you had your way, what is the first thing that you would change about the U.S. immigration system?

Your DREAM Act information center, including the latest legislative developments and DREAM Act resources.

No one wants to see children suffer because of the actions of their parents, but there are some who feel that the negative effect of the DREAM Act on the U.S. outweighs the lifelong impact of a "No" vote on undocumented youth.

The latest information and developments in the immigration reform debate.

In January 2009, Congress agreed that immigrant children should not have to wait five years for health coverage, and voted in favor of passing the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.

President Obama's immigration agenda as posted on the official White House website.

An overview of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's views on key immigration issues.

The REAL ID Act of 2005 affects every person in America who uses a driver's license or state ID card for federal purposes.

A definition of the DREAM Act.

A definition and history of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

An overview of Sarah Palin's views on key immigration issues.

The visa waiver program allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. In its efforts to expand the program, the Department of Homeland Security is faced with some significant challenges.

An overview of John McCain's views on key immigration issues.

An overview of Barack Obama's views on key immigration issues.

An overview of Joe Biden's views on key immigration issues.

On July 16, 2008, the U.S. Senate passed the PEPFAR bill, which included an addendum to lift an Immigration and Naturalization Act policy banning HIV-positive immigrants from entering the country.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors pass important immigration resolutions during the 76th Annual Meeting.

Should the United States provide a path to legalization for illegal immigrants? The issue has been at the forefront of American politics for several years but the debate continues. What does a nation do with an estimated 10 to 20 million people residing in its country illegally?

Under the current Immigration and Nationality Act, same-sex couples do not have the same immigration rights as heterosexual. Learn more about this bill. Links to track its status in both the House and Senate are provided.

A quick overview of 2008 presidential candidate Barack Obama's policies and plans for immigration reform. From US Liberal Politics Guide, Deborah White.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services maintains this legal information page with information on current immigration laws. You will also find handbooks and manuals used by immigration officers, as well as guides created to help you through the immigration process.

Founded in 1985, CIS is "the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States."

The United States' Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals to come here for up to 90 days for business or travel without applying for a visa.

Rick Santorum believes undocumented immigrants are criminals.

Kris Kobach is the author behind Arizona's controversial immigration law and those that followed in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.

USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas answers questions about rule change for undocumented immigrants with U.S. citizen relatives.

USCIS trying to shut down websites that scam immigrants with fraudulent legal services.

Where there's immigration law and politics, there's bound to be embarrassment. And 2011 had plenty of it.

Dr. Samuel Addy studied Alabama's immigration law and found it is doing great damage to the state's economy.

Vice President Joe Biden will play a leading role in arguing the Obama administration's case for comprehensive immigration reform and the DREAM Act during the campaign.

The Constitution says that children born in the United States automatically become American citizens.

Eric Holder's first three years as U.S. attorney general have included legal fights with Congress and the states over restrictive immigration laws.

Tough new state and local laws are changing the behavior of immigrants in communities.

The Obama administration postponed immigration reform because of battles with Congress over health care and the budget.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio writes a Republican version of the DREAM Act.

Government's 'Self Check' Program allows immigrant workers to verify their status and eligibility.

Sen. Marco Rubio wants his Republican Party to take more moderate positions on immigration.

Many Republicans support self-deportation policy as a solution to reduce illegal immigrant population in country.