immigration

How The Labor Movement Did A 180 On Immigration

Don Gonyea — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:57:50 +0000

The AFL-CIO begins a big push this week to build momentum for comprehensive changes to the nation's immigration laws.

But it wasn't long ago that organized labor viewed illegal workers in the U.S.

Evangelicals Preach Unity On Immigration Reform

Michel Martin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:34:00 +0000

More than 150 evangelical leaders, from across the political spectrum, have come together to call for immigration reform. Host Michel Martin looks at the crusade for reform with Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, and Rev. Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.

New Orleans Immigration Advocates Protesting Supreme Court Ruling

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Immigration advocates in New Orleans say the Supreme Court’s ruling this week on immigration policy will lead to racial profiling. The Congress of Day Laborers is reaching out to minority leaders for support.

Gingrich Talks Immigration, Health Care to Louisiana Supporters

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:00:59 +0000

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich told Hispanic supporters in Louisiana that his immigration reform plan would focus on securing borders. Gingrich also agreed with rival Mitt Romney on repealing President Obama’s health care system.