Immigration

Bush: Anthem Should Be Sung in English

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2006 The president flatly rejected any formal recognition of a new Spanish-language version of the National Anthem. Read more about and listen to the anthem. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigrant Boycott Will Seek to ‘Close’ Cities

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2006 A nationwide day of boycotts and marches planned for May 1 will flood the country's streets with Latinos demanding amnesty and legalization for undocumented workers. "We're going to close down Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Tucson, Phoenix, Fresno," says a boycott organizer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Immigrant Rights

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2006 In dozens of cities across the country, from New York City to San Diego, from Atlanta to Phoenix, protesters took to the streets in support of legislation that would help some 11 million undocumented workers settle permanently in the United States. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No Deal on Immigration

Staff / Truthdig Apr 7, 2006 The immigration bill, which seemed to have majority support, failed in the Senate Friday amid efforts to amend the bill. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) called the amendments proposed by conservative Republicans "filibuster by amendment." So much for the hyped bipartisan compromise on immigration reform. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jeb Bush Calls Immigration Debate ‘Hurtful’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 5, 2006 The Florida governor calls the anti-immigration "chest pounding" of politicians hurtful to him and his Mexican-born wife, Columba. Hats off to Jeb for breaking ranks on this one. Funny how it can take personal, familial experience for right-wingers to show some compassion on social issues. (See: Dick Cheney, father of a lesbian, breaking ranks with Bush on gay marriage.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration 101 for Beginners and Non-Texans

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Mar 30, 2006 Ivins weighs in on immigration reform, "The Fence" and corporate America's demand for cheap labor. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Legalize the ‘Illegals’

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Mar 29, 2006 "This is a moment of truth for America. It is time to acknowledge that we need the immigrant workers as much as they need us, and to begin to treat them with the respect they deserve." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Panel Passes Immigration Bill

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2006 The bill, which requires approval by the full Senate, clears the way for 11 million illegal aliens to seek U.S. citizenship, and will allow some 1.5 million workers to seek temporary jobs legally. This is a big win for the hundreds of thousands of people who joined protest marches this past weekend. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration Rally Is Largest in L.A. History

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2006 An estimated crowd of more than 500,000 thronged downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest a tightening of the country's immigration laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Senator Caught in Bind on Immigration

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2006 On a day when tens of thousands have taken to the nation's streets to protest a tightening of immigration laws, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas finds himself pinched between conservative "no amnesty" types and and Texas' huge immigrant population. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration Becoming Big 2008 Issue

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2006 Pretenders to the White House are all staking out positions on what they expect to be a hot topic come next election. Check out Truthdig's Marc Cooper for the skinny on the underlying issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Frist Throws Immigration Debate Into Disarray

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2006 The Republican senator stunned both Democrats and the GOP alike by introducing an immigration bill that bypasses others now being debated Bighearted guy that he is, Frist left out a guest-worker provision--which many conservatives view as amnesty for undocumented workers (But which even Bush supported) Check out Truthdig's Marc Cooper to strip away the myths surrounding this hotly debated issue . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )