immigration
California legislature passes bill to ease deportations
August 28, 2012As California's legislative session races to the finish line this week, bills to ease restrictions on the state's undocumented immigrants are making headlines.
Read more13,000 jam Navy Pier to gain legal status
August 16, 2012On Aug. 15, Navy Pier here transformed into New York's Ellis Island - instead of seeing the Statue of Liberty welcome them, it was the Chicago skyline.
Read moreCoalition will educate youth on new immigration rules
August 8, 2012The Department of Homeland Security clarified rules for undocumented immigrant youth looking to apply for temporary legal status.
Read moreNew Haven resident card inspires hope
August 6, 2012The idea for the card came from the practical needs and stresses of the immigrant community.
Read moreMemorial honors fallen immigrants
July 25, 2012The statue is intended as a remembrance to all those who perished attempting to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
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