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Governor Signs ‘CA ID for All' Bill. Here's All About AB 1766
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill called AB 1766, known as the “CA ID for All,” which would allow for undocumented persons to get California identification cards.
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Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants
Immigration takes center stage across the U.S. on the eve of national migration week. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Busloads of Migrants Dropped Off Near Vice President's DC Home
Two busloads of migrants to the United States were dropped off early Thursday near Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
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San Diego Launches Week of Welcome for Refugees and Immigrants
For newly-arrived migrants who fled their countries with nothing in hand, a little bit of help and support from the community goes a long way.
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‘CA ID for All' Bill Aims to Grant ID's to Undocumented People. Here's All About AB 1766
Some California lawmakers and advocacy groups are pushing for the senate to pass AB 1766, known as the “CA ID for All,” which would allow for undocumented persons to get California identification cards. Here’s what to know about the bill.
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1 in 3 Fear That Immigrants Want to Replace Americans, Influence Elections, Poll Shows
Two-thirds of Americans, according to the AP poll, feel the country’s diverse population makes the U.S. stronger, and far more favor than oppose a path to legal status for immigrants brought into the U.S. illegally as children.
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ICE Deportation Agents Expand Use of App Advocates Say Violates Privacy to Monitor Immigrants
U.S. immigration authorities are turning to smartphones to keep tabs on immigrants and ensure they attend their deportation hearings
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More Than 12% of Hispanic Households Don't Have a Bank Account. Here's Why That Can Cost Big Bucks
The number of unbanked Americans is at an all-time low, but the Covid-19 pandemic may push those numbers back up, the FDIC said.
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U.S. Will No Longer Deport People Solely Because They Are Undocumented, Homeland Security Secretary Says
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said immigration officers can no longer detain and deport people solely because they’re undocumented.
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New York City Is Funding College Plans for Students in the Hopes of Closing the Wealth Gap
This fall, every public school kindergarten student in New York City is getting $100 in a 529 college savings plan.
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Groups Sue Mexico Seeking to Stop Mass Removal of Migrants
Four migrant defense groups in Mexico say they have sought court injunctions to block what they call “massive” deportations by the government.
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Health Care for Older Immigrants Sees Momentum Among States
Illinois is leading a handful of Democratic-run states in extending health insurance coverage to adult immigrants living in the country illegally, including seniors.
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College Grad Honors Farm-Worker Parents With Photo Shoot in Field Where They Worked
Jennifer Rocha, from Coachella, California, has been working in the fields with her parents, both immigrants from Michoacán, Mexico, since she was in high school.
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‘Hard Work Finally Paid Off': San Diego Teens From Immigrant Families Accepted Into Harvard
Two San Diego teens whose families migrated to the United States in search of a better life were accepted to Harvard University, and now, they dream of giving back to the communities who saw them grow.
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Daughter of Mexican Indigenous Farmworkers Accepted to Harvard With Full-Ride Scholarship
A student from eastern Coachella Valley won a full-ride scholarship to attend Harvard University, one of the most prestigious universities in the entire country.
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Coachella Valley Teen Gets Into Harvard
Elizabeth lives in a mobile home in Mecca, and her parents are two of hundreds of members of the indigenous tribe who migrated to the far eastern Coachella Valley for a better life. Elizabeth has just been accepted to Harvard. NBC4 News reports at 4 p.m. on April 16, 2021.
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FEMA to House Up to 3,000 Immigrant Teens at Dallas Site
The U.S. government plans to use the downtown Dallas convention center to hold up to 3,000 immigrant teenagers as sharply higher numbers of border crossings have severely strained the current capacity to hold youths, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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Consumer Watchdog Sues Immigration Services Company, Claiming It Preys on Detainees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday filed a lawsuit against Libre by Nexus, claiming the company trapped immigrants into paying expensive fees.
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High Court Rules Challenge to Trump Census Plan Is Premature
The Supreme Court has dismissed as premature a challenge to President Donald Trump’s plan to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot states seats in the House of Representatives
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DACA Faces New Court Challenge in Texas
A federal court will consider whether to invalidate a program that shields from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, potentially creating complications for the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden