No one really knows what’s going on with the Tea Party, but whether or not you buy into its rather complex political message, you have to admit that they’ve drawn a lot of attention. Read more…
Immigration advocates rallied in front of the Illinois Republican Party headquarters today in hopes of getting GOP U.S. Senate nominee Mark Kirk to support the DREAM Act. Read more…
Mr. Morton, head of U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement, states that cracking down in the immigrant communities in jails and in worksites is a good policy. Its more of the same and the wrong direction for Illinois. Read more…
When Rigo Padilla, an undocumented Chicago college student, was facing deportation last year, the local campaign to keep him in the United States became intensely personal. And not just for Padilla. Read more…
Last night around 200 leaders gathered in Naperville to listen to stories of local family members that have been caught up in our broken immigration system. Read more…
CHICAGO - With little progress on Immigration reform among lawmakers, the nationwide debate has entered a new space: museums.
A network of U.S. museums launched a program Wednesday in Chicago that aims to grapple with tough questions on Immigration, including who should have access to health care, how borders should be controlled, and issues of citizenship and identity. Read more…
A delegation of us just made it back from a full day of visiting and talking with our Congressional representatives about the importance of healthcare and immigration reform for our communities. We visited several congressional offices, but perhaps the most eventful visit was our meeting with Congressman Kirk’s legislative aide, Randy Hirsch. Read more…
Tonight, at the city council of Evanston, a pro-immigrant resolution was passed. The resolution urges Congress to end its impasse and legislate a humane comprehensive immigration reform which would resolve numerous issues, and shows the importance of moving towards solutions. Read more…
