“We also know that ISIS wants to use refugee routes as cover to sneak operatives into the West. I implore the President to consult with Congress before taking any drastic action and to level with the American people about the very real security challenges we face,” the McCaul said. The Texas lawmaker acknowledged the tragedy of the current Syrian refugees crisis, saying the U.S. can help but urged the administration to take on the real problem, ISIS.
by Caroline May10 Sep 2015, 2:23 PM PST0
More than 90 percent of recent refugees from Middle Eastern nations are on food stamps and nearly 70 percent receive cash assistance, according to government data. The high welfare rates among Middle Eastern refugees comes as the Obama administration considers increasing the number of refugees — who are immediately eligible for public benefits — to the U.S., particularly Syrian refugees.
by Caroline May10 Sep 2015, 9:37 AM PST0
Gutiérrez, a vocal Donald Trump opponent and advocate for what he describes as “immigration reform,” painted the Republican presidential candidate as a “little devil” on the nation’s shoulder in contrast to the pontiff, who will assume the position of the “little angel” on the other shoulder when he visits the U.S. later this month. “On one shoulder, we have a billionaire out there saying Mexicans are murderers…On the other shoulder is a man who is not afraid to touch the feet of the poor and recognizes their humanity even in their poverty,” Gutiérrez said.
by Caroline May10 Sep 2015, 9:07 AM PST0
The Obama administration is planning to resettle 5,000 more refugees into the U.S. next year and that number could go much higher, Secretary of State John Kerry told lawmakers Wednesday in a closed door meeting. Kerry told lawmakers the administration is planning to increase the number of refugees from the past three year’s level of 70,000 to at least 75,000. When asked for a number, aides told the Wall Sttreet Journal, Kerry said about 100,000.
by Caroline May10 Sep 2015, 8:08 AM PST0
Households headed by legal immigrants are more likely to tap into America’s welfare system than their native-born counterparts, according to a new report from the Center for Immigration Studies.
by Caroline May9 Sep 2015, 9:17 PM PST0
In the wake of violence in Mexico and the ongoing influx of criminal immigrants to the U.S. through the southern border, Rep. John Mica (R-FL) Wednesday suggested the closing of all the U.S. consulates there.
by Caroline May9 Sep 2015, 9:49 AM PST0
One in every five Border Patrol apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border last year was of a criminal alien, the head of the union representing border patrol agents testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee.
by Caroline May9 Sep 2015, 8:20 AM PST0
Kanye West’s announcement that he is running for president in 2020 could inspire young people, and that is “awesome,” says former first daughter Chelsea Clinton.
by Caroline May8 Sep 2015, 1:32 PM PST0
Three illegal immigrants are facing charges after the shooting death of a 17-year old on his way to school in Loudoun County, Virginia last week.
by Caroline May8 Sep 2015, 11:55 AM PST0
Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the foreign-born population has outpaced the native-born population in net job growth — with foreign-born workers gaining 2.6 jobs for every job gained by a native-born worker.
by Caroline May8 Sep 2015, 9:52 AM PST0
The 26 states challenging President Barack Obama’s executive amnesty are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to replace some 108,000 three-year executive amnesty work permits issued to illegal immigrants with two-year permits.
by Caroline May8 Sep 2015, 7:49 AM PST0
A majority of Californians are opposed to “sanctuary city” policies in which local jurisdictions ignore federal immigration detainer requests, according to a new poll from the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) at the University of California, Berkeley.
by Caroline May4 Sep 2015, 12:47 PM PST0
Foreign-born workers netted all the job gains among women from July to August, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, continuing an ongoing trend.
by Caroline May4 Sep 2015, 9:25 AM PST0
The number of foreign-born people employed in the U.S. increased last month, representing a figure more than three times higher than the number of unemployed native-born Americans, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by Caroline May4 Sep 2015, 7:55 AM PST0
The number of women out of the U.S. labor force reached another record high in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by Caroline May4 Sep 2015, 6:52 AM PST0
The number of people not in the labor force exceeded 94 million for the first time, hitting another record high in August, according to new jobs data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by Caroline May4 Sep 2015, 6:19 AM PST0
An illegal immigrant who is suing the Knoxville Police is now being charged with assaulting officers, according to WBIR-TV.
by Caroline May3 Sep 2015, 2:08 PM PST0
Vice President Joe Biden did not speak about a possible run for president with donors Wednesday night in Florida. The possible candidate did, however, offer praise for candidate Bernie Sander’s ability to energize supporters.
by Caroline May3 Sep 2015, 12:12 PM PST0
The Obama administration will be granting temporary legal status and work permits to Yemen nationals currently in the U.S. due to armed conflict in their home country.
by Caroline May3 Sep 2015, 12:08 PM PST0
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is touting the recent multinational human smuggling bust as an example of the efforts the Obama administration is making to stem the flood of illegal immigration from Central America and Mexico.
by Caroline May3 Sep 2015, 10:41 AM PST0
The conservative group announced Wednesday that it had filed a complaint with the FEC about the DNC’s decision to “knowingly” hire an illegal immigrant when federal law prohibits foreign nationals from participating in election-related, decision making activities.
by Caroline May2 Sep 2015, 11:40 AM PST0
More than half of immigrant-headed households in the U.S. access at least one welfare program and that trend is likely to continue under the policies currently in place, according to Center for Immigrations Studies research director Steven Camarota.
by Caroline May2 Sep 2015, 9:59 AM PST0
Immigrant-headed households in the U.S. use welfare at a much higher rate than their native-born counterparts and that trend holds true for both new and long-time immigrant residents, according to a new study.
by Caroline May2 Sep 2015, 7:09 AM PST0
The most recent round of released Hillary Clinton emails includes a memo by David Brock on impeaching Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
by Caroline May1 Sep 2015, 1:47 PM PST0
The law enforcement operation resulted in 17 arrests in El Salvador, seven in Guatemala and 12 in Mexico. Additionally officials discovered 39 illegal immigrants — including 10 unaccompanied minors — and seized 20 properties in Guatemala and 2 in Mexico worth an estimated $2 million combined. Authorities also seized a slew of items associated with smugglers, including vehicles, weapons, boats and approximately $200,000 in approximate in bulk cash and bank accounts.
by Caroline May1 Sep 2015, 11:56 AM PST0
