Aug 03
The Department of Homeland Security today released details on its plan to grant “deferred action” to immigrant youths who were brought to the country as children. The announcement, which was accompanied by an updated FAQ and other materials on how to apply, comes eight weeks after DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano revealed the initiative, which could …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/08/03/administration-releases-details-on-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals/
Jul 23
At the end of its 2011 legislative session, Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that would allow certain undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at Maryland community colleges, joining 12 other states with similar laws. Now, however, opponents of the law have gathered enough signatures to suspend the law and force a referendum come November. …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/07/23/lieutenant-governor-makes-plea-for-maryland-dream-act/
Dec 18
Today, the Senate failed to achieve the 60 votes necessary to achieve cloture on the DREAM Act, a bill to grant hundreds of thousands of undocumented children a chance to gain legal status if they enroll in college or join the military. 55 Senators voted in favor of the motion to proceed to the final vote …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2010/12/18/senate-fails-to-bring-dream-act-to-final-vote/
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