immigration reform
Connecticut celebrates Day of Dignity and Respect.
October 8, 2013The events organized by the Connecticut Immigration Reform Alliance, featured 180 giant portraits of immigrants and supporters. The photos were placed on exhibit in Danbury, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford.
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House Republicans quit bipartisan immigration group
September 24, 2013A blow was dealt against a possible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives when two more Republican members withdrew. However, immigrant rights activists vow that they will not be deterred.
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Immigration bill, despite flaws, needs united push for House passage
July 2, 2013It would still represent a major victory for immigrants, labor and the working class. It would grant legal status to most undocumented, including some who have already been ordered to depart.
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GOP votes to prevent “dreamers” from getting a break
June 18, 2013On June 13, the House of Representatives voted on a mostly partisan line to prevent the Obama administration from giving undocumented immigrants brought here as children a break.
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“Nuns on the Bus” tour nation for immigration reform
June 11, 2013Sister Simone Campbell was upbeat on the possibility of meaningful immigration reform.
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