ICE Begins “Silent Raids,” Threatens the Jobs of Illegal Aliens
On our Nevada immigration news blog we have covered extensively the politics of comprehensive immigration reform. Much of the political dialogue — even if it is not always grounded in reality — focuses on the impact of illegal immigrants on the economy, job markets, etc. The conventional wisdom is that “illegal aliens take American jobs,” [...]
Reform Advocates in Las Vegas Rally for New Immigration Laws
Unauthorized immigrants, lawful permanent residents, and U.S. citizens rallied in Las Vegas, Nevada last weekend to demonstrate their support for overhauling the nation’s immigration laws. Joined by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other leaders, the rally’s organizers drew over 6,000 people in the largest of [...]
Healthcare Fight Continues to Haunt Immigration Reform – But Legalization is in Sight
Congress has yet to make progress on passing immigration reform, and immigrants are getting fed up. As discussed in other blogs on comprehensive immigration reform, the Latino voters who handed Democrats the presidency and strong majorities through states like Nevada and California are among a growing crowd who want America’s broken immigration system to be [...]