California v. S-Comm: State-Led Immigration Reform
By: Rachel Johnson S-Comm, as it is more commonly known, is the federal program Secure Communities. S-Comm was created by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2008 per the […]
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The Time Has Come for Immigration Reform
By: Santiago Zalazar The number of people immigrating to the United States has reached levels similar to those of the early 1900s. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, foreigners accounted […]
Gang of Eight Seek “Elite Eight” Status with Immigrants
By: Sonia Torrico As February draws to a close, the national eye is focused on Washington. While the majority of news stations and news articles are focused on the impending […]
Opportunities for 113th Congress (To Fight)
By: Santiago Zalazar Ideally, every two years Members of Congress come together as one, indivisible body. At the beginning of each session, the most powerful branch of government rekindles hope […]
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Finally Makes a Bipartisan Step Towards Progress Amidst Drawn-Out Political Debate
By Cody Perkins After months of amendments, rejections and political turmoil, on February 12, 2012, the U.S. Senate finally and overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan version of the Violence Against Women […]