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Immigration bill would create expedited citizenship path for some farmworkers

Feb 19, 2021
Farmworkers who can show they’ve worked at least 400 work days in the last five years would be eligible for a faster track.
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With DACA's future uncertain, one young recipient pushes ahead with his business dreams

Sep 8, 2017
On the verge of opening his own cafe, Anthoa Munoz's future now teeters on the brink of the unknown.
Anthoa Munoz was 17 years old when he learned that he wasn't born in United States. Now the 25-year-old is working under protections from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He's in the process of opening his own cafe.
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Does the U.S. need more immigrant workers?

Jul 9, 2015
Some U.S. employers say more legal immigrants would help.

How U.S. immigration law compares to other countries

Jun 26, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down much of Arizona's undocumented immigration law, but it upheld the so-called 'show me your papers' provision. How does the rest of the world handle immigration?

Undocumented in Los Angeles weigh immigration ruling

Jun 25, 2012
After the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona’s immigration laws, some undocumented workers say they would go to the state. Others would not.

Decisions on students, health care and immigration pending

Jun 25, 2012
A decision is expected from the Supreme Court on President Obama's health care overhaul, which is sure to have big economic implications however it is decided -- but there are some other high stakes battles going on.

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How immigration ruling affects Arizona's economy

Jun 25, 2012
The Supreme Court struck down many provisions of Arizona's SB1070. Workers, employers and police try to determine what comes next.

States mull economic effects of immigration laws

Apr 24, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether states like Arizona may implement their own tough immigration laws, as some debate the laws' economic impact.

Alabama revamps tough immigration law

Apr 6, 2012
State legislators may ease restrictions on employers and tighten enforcement on undocumented immigrants.