Phoenix Clarifies Where It Stands on U.S. Immigration Policy
The city has revised protocols for school resource and traffic officers and publicized those reforms to alleviate immigrant residents’ fears they’re being profiled.
As Sanctuary State, California Takes Deportation Fight to New Level
As more states map out their own immigration stands, California is taking its fight against mass deportation to a new level by restricting communication about release dates that help federal authorities arrest prisoners for deportation.
No Social Security Number? No Lights
Some cities require anyone who wants to open a public utility account—lights, gas, water, phone—to provide a Social Security number, government-issued ID or some form of proof they are in the country legally. For some immigrants, this means doing without utilities, even if they are in the country legally.
The White House Lays Out Its Conditions for Extending DACA
The Trump administration provided a list of immigration reforms it wants fulfilled for a deal to protect young undocumented immigrants.
Mayors Join With Blumenthal to Urge White House to Extend DACA Deadline
Local leaders appealed in particular for the administration to take hurricane-related disruption into account and give DREAMers more time to renew their status.
For Some Black Immigrants, Life in Limbo
The number of black immigrants in the U.S. has nearly quadrupled since 1980, to 3.8 million.
Q&A: An Oregon Mayor Talks Tax Reform and DACA on Capitol Hill
Gresham’s Shane Bemis, a Republican, is among the U.S. Conference of Mayors members visiting the nation's capital ahead of the Republicans releasing their tax reform proposal.
Wisconsin Mayor Fears Concessions on DACA Could Threaten Other Immigrants
“We’re not willing to trade DACAs for their parents, DACAs for their siblings, DACAs for a wall,” according to Madison’s Paul Soglin.
Federal Court Blocks Trump's Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities
A judge in Illinois temporarily put the initiative on hold while legal proceedings continue.
Mayors Back Dreamers Ahead of Trump DACA Decision
Should the president rescind deportation protections for the young immigrants, Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan hinted at a humane “legislative solution.”
Should Chinatowns Stay Chinese?
Ethnic enclaves provide social networks to new immigrants and tourism dollars to cities. But do they prevent residents from assimilating and climbing the economic ladder?
More Employers May Be Using Temps to Skirt Immigration Laws
States that have required private employers to use E-Verify have seen especially dramatic growth in the number of temporary workers. Experts say that’s no accident.
California Becomes First State to Challenge Sessions on New Grant Rules for ‘Sanctuary Cities’
The U.S. attorney general may ultimately be forced to craft new regulations, at a time when President Trump wants less.
Looming Threat to 'Dreamers,' Immigration Crackdown Stokes Fears in Local Communities
In Colorado and elsewhere, thousands are looking toward the shadows: “People won’t be calling police when they’re victims of crime, and we’re already seeing that.”
U.S. Senate Bill That Would Block CDBG Funds for ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Irks Mayors
The GOP-backed measure comes as sparring between the U.S. Department of Justice and local governments continues over immigration-related issues.
Mayor Emanuel: ‘Chicago Will Not Be Blackmailed’ by Trump Administration
The Windy City plans to sue the federal government and “will continue to stand up to President Trump and his Justice Department.”
DOJ Demands Information on Immigration Policies From 4 Cities Seeking Aid
The episode is the latest involving the Trump administration’s efforts to single out so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Why Hispanics Are Leaving Some Southern Counties
In some Southern counties, Hispanic populations are declining. Laws intended to crack down on illegal immigration may be to blame.
The Tables Have Been Turned on Sheriff Joe Arpaio
A federal judge has found the former Maricopa County, Arizona, lawman guilty of contempt of court.
Is Sessions’ Dangling of 'Sanctuary City' Funding an Overstep?
The U.S. attorney general followed through on a threat he made in May, showing he’s willing to withhold millions of dollars meant for criminal justice initiatives if it means getting states and localities to enforce federal immigration law.
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