DACA recipient detained by ICE speaks out
The roundup of undocumented immigrants was supposed to focus on what the administration calls the "worst of the worst" criminals. But as Lilia Luciano reports, some detainees have no criminal record at all.
DREAM Act
Future of DACA in jeopardy
It has been 10 years since former President Barack Obama implemented the DACA program, which protects immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as minors from being deported. Last year, however, a federal judge in Texas ruled the policy is illegal. Natalia Aristizabal, deputy director of Make the Road New York, joined CBS News' Matt Pieper to discuss.
Vice president meets with DACA recipients
Vice President Kamala Harris met with DACA recipients and immigration advocates Thursday, nine years after the "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" program was created for people who had been brought to the U.S. illegally as children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the meeting.
California Democrat on president's first 100 days
Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs, a Democrat from California, says President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday gave Americans many reasons to feel "hopeful." She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at Mr. Biden's speech and on his pledge to get the DREAM Act passed.
Bill aims to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship
President Biden has made it clear that immigration reform is one of the top priorities of his administration. Now, he is getting some help from the Senate. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Immigration attorney Alex Ozols discusses who would qualify under the proposal and what could happen if it doesn't pass.
Supreme Court signals willingness to side with Trump in DACA case
Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared to agree with the argument that the Trump administration did not want to be held accountable for a political decision to end DACA — a "choice," she said, "to destroy lives"
DACA decision could "destroy and erase everything," recipient says
Min Ku Choi is one of nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants in the U.S. whose futures hinge whether or not the Trump administration can rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
"Dreamers" turn to Supreme Court to save DACA from Trump
The Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide whether the Trump administration can end protections for 700,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children
House passes DREAM Act that would place millions on path to citizenship
In addition to young undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers, the legislation would also cover immigrants with temporary protected status
Supreme Court denies Trump request to fast-track DACA case
For months, the White House has sought to end the program, which shields approximately 800,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation
DOJ urges Supreme Court to fast-track decision on DACA
For months, the White House has sought to end the program, which shields approximately 800,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation
Schumer says GOP will buck Trump on immigration if they feel "heat"
"Even the handful of Republicans who are pro-immigration, or not as anti-immigration, will not buck McConnell or Trump unless they feel the heat," Schumer told reporters
Pelosi pledges to pass Dream Act with Democratic House majority
Responding to a letter from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the House minority leader vowed to pass a bill to provide DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship
Bipartisan group in Congress pushes for immigration vote
A new bill would allow for the House to vote on four pieces of immigration legislation, with the one getting the most votes heading to the Senate
High court sides with Trump admin. on detained immigrants
Supreme Court issues ruling in class-action lawsuit brought by immigrants who've spent long periods in custody
Senate begins debate on immigration and the fate of "Dreamers"
No Senate deal is likely to see the light of day in the more conservative House without the president's blessing
What is "chain migration"?
Chain migration is the process by which green card holders or legal U.S. residents may sponsor a family member's immigration
Senator urges Congress to act after bombshell Trump report
New report says Trump ordered special counsel Robert Mueller to be fired last June
Trump's immigration proposal slammed by his base
Immigration hardliners warn of disaster at the polls in November as Breitbart dubs him "Amnesty Don"; Democrats also lash out
Where the parties - and voters - stand on immigration
As talks continue over the fate of the DREAMers and other immigration reforms, here’s a look at the state of the debate (and public opinion)
DHS chief says she didn't hear Trump use a vulgar word, but admits he used "tough language"
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was in the room when Trump used the phrase "sh*thole countries" in a meeting on immigration last week
African nation summons U.S. envoy over Trump's rhetoric
South Africa demands explanation from U.S. Chargé d'Affaires of Mr. Trump's description of "sh*thole countries"
"Sh*thole countries" respond to Trump's rhetoric
While some governments tread cautiously, at least one nation maligned by the U.S. leader is demanding an explanation
For DACA medical students, uncertainty and fear
There are 32 DACA-status students being trained at Loyola University's medical school, the first to accept undocumented students
House GOP members unveil sweeping immigration bill
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte unveiled a reform bill reflecting discussions GOP has had with Trump on immigration goals
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