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Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Summer 'Surge' against Immigrant Gangs
A four-month nationwide "enforcement surge" against immigrant gangs netted more than 1,300 arrests in 23 cities, federal officials said Tuesday. Telemundo Launches Nationwide Citizenship Drive The Spanish-language television network Telemundo launched a nationwide voter registration drive Wednesday to encourage Hispanics to vote in the 2008 election. SCHIP Veto Could Hurt Republicans with Hispanic Voters President Bush's veto Wednesday of a children's insurance measure could hurt many poor Hispanics and further erode Latino support for the GOP, political experts and liberal activists said. Student Immigration Bill Hits Setback The Senate will not vote on legislation this week that would give thousands of young illegal immigrants a path to citizenship if they attend college or join the military. U.S. Unveils New Citizenship Test Do you know the name of the current speaker of the House? Or why the United States flag has 13 stripes? Or the role of the president's cabinet? Photo System Unveiled to Catch Illegal Immigrant Workers Businesses, facing a government crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants, now have one more tool to help them verify a worker's status. Proponents Say 'Dream Act' Could Replenish Military The U.S. military — facing recruitment challenges and a continuing war in Iraq — could benefit greatly from a measure that would give illegal immigrant high school students a path to citizenship, proponents say. Senate to Take Up Measure to Help Illegal Immigrant Students With a Senate vote looming, a group of illegal immigrant students asked lawmakers on Wednesday to approve a measure that would give them a path to citizenship if they attended college or joined the military. U.S. Courts Strike Down Immigration Ordinances Cities and groups trying to crack down on illegal immigration are finding an obstacle to their efforts — U.S. courts. Hispanics Often Victims of Predatory Lending Hispanic home buyers are often steered into mortgages with high interest rates even though they qualify for more affordable loans, a report released Wednesday found. A New Willie Horton? An illegal immigrant with a criminal history, arrested in connection to the brutal slayings of three college students in Newark, N.J., has become a poster boy for groups seeking stronger immigration controls. Hispanic Immigrants Earn More Money Recently arrived Hispanic immigrants are earning more money than they did about a decade ago, according to a study released Tuesday. Immigration Big on GOP Campaign Trail Immigration forced its way to the forefront of the Republican presidential primary campaign last week, and experts say it is likely to stay there. Gingrich: Young Americans 'Massacred' by Illegal Immigrants Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Tuesday he is "sickened" that President Bush and Congress went on vacation "while young Americans in our cities are massacred" by illegal immigrants. Companies That Hire Illegal Immigrants Face Crackdown The Bush administration on Friday announced a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, including increased fines or criminal prosecution for companies that hire illegal workers. Congressman Assails Prosecutor in Border Patrol Case Lawmakers said Tuesday that a U.S. attorney from Texas is engaged in an "alarming pattern" of defending the rights of illegal immigrants over those of U.S. law enforcement officers. Lawmakers Think Outside the Box to Free Border Agents Members of Congress have devised an interesting mix of strategies in an effort to free two former Border Patrol agents serving long sentences for shooting a Mexican drug smuggler and trying to cover it up. Senate Passes an Extra $3 Billion for Border Security The Senate approved an additional $3 billion Thursday to beef-up security on the U.S.-Mexico border with more agents, fencing, radars and cameras. Immigrant Economic Progress Slowing The economic progress of immigrants in the United States is slowing, a trend that does not bode well for future generations, a study released Wednesday says. Senators Ask Bush to Commute Sentence for Border Agents Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urged President Bush Wednesday to commute prison sentences for a pair of former Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting an unarmed man and trying to cover it up. U.S. Attorney Defends Prosecution of Border Agents U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton from San Antonio on Tuesday fiercely defended the prosecution of two former Border Patrol agents in a case that has become a cause celebre among conservatives and groups advocating for tougher border controls. Spanish Language More Evident in This Presidential Campaign With a record number of Latinos eligible to vote in 2008, presidential hopefuls are increasingly going bilingual. Democrats Promise Immigration Reform; No More Fences Two days after a major immigration overhaul died in the Senate, Democratic presidential candidates vowed if elected to push through legislation that would protect workers and give unlawful immigrants a path to citizenship. Early Primaries Could Boost Influence of Latino Voters The rush by many states to have early primaries could give Latino voters an unprecedented opportunity to help pick the next president. Immigration Bill Likely Dead for the Year The Senate dealt what is likely a fatal blow to a White-House backed immigration bill Thursday, handing President Bush a stinging defeat and putting off action on a major domestic problem. Immigration Bill Survives Challenges A fragile immigration compromise survived several challenges Wednesday, as opponents complained that their voices were stifled. Univision Citizenship Drive Could Influence Election The Univision network, known for its romantic telenovelas and kooky variety shows, could have a major impact on the 2008 presidential election. Immigration Bill Survives Crucial Vote An effort to overhaul the nation's immigration laws survived a crucial vote in the Senate Tuesday, but challenges remain for the controversial legislation. Cornyn: Immigration Bill Presents 'an Actual Danger' Texas Sen. John Cornyn said on Monday that a White House-backed immigration measure presents "an actual danger to our nation." Opponents Vow to Stop Immigration Bill Lawmakers who oppose a Senate immigration measure said Thursday they would "use every procedural tool" to stop the legislation. Bush Urges Hispanics to Push Immigration Bill President Bush urged Hispanics on Friday to lobby hard for a major immigration bill, a day after it was revived in the Senate. Major Immigration Bill Revived Senators revived a major immigration bill Thursday after agreeing on a list of amendments that would be debated and voted on as soon as next week. Bush Lobbies for Stalled Immigration Bill President Bush made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill Tuesday hoping to shore up GOP support for a stalled immigration measure. Proponents Say Immigration Bill Has a Pulse Proponents of a Senate immigration bill said Friday that the measure was still alive even after it was pulled from the Senate floor amid a partisan standoff. Immigration Bill Nearly Dies in Senate A major effort to overhaul the nation's immigration laws received a potentially fatal blow Thursday night when senators voted against limiting debate on the measure. Senate Makes English Official Language of the United States Senators voted late Wednesday to make English the nation's official language as they headed for a showdown on a major immigration bill. Businesses Not Happy with Long-Awaited Immigration Billl U.S. businesses lobbied aggressively for an immigration bill that would give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship and create a guest worker program. Businesses in Georgia Join Forces on Immigration "We need workers." Senate Immigration Bill Withstands Challenges A fragile immigration agreement narrowly withstood two challenges Thursday that proponents said would have undermined the bill. Sen. Martinez the Man in the Middle on Immigration Sen. Mel Martinez is the man in the middle on one of the most explosive issues in Congress: immigration. Cornyn Offers Amendment to Immigration Bill The White House is mounting a full-court press on the immigration overhaul bill. But Sen. John Cornyn doesn't like it — so far. GOP Senators Decry Immigration Bill as Debate Begins Several Republican senators decried a White House-backed immigration bill Monday, saying that it rewards people for breaking the law and is being rushed through the chamber without proper scrutiny. Businesses throughout U.S. Join Forces on Immigration "We need workers." Senators Reach Deal on Immigration Overhaul Democratic and Republican senators reached an agreement Thursday on legislation that could dramatically change the nation's immigration laws and give millions of illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship. Bush Optimistic on Immigration Bill; Negotiations Continue President Bush said Wednesday he is optimistic that Congress will pass a bill to overhaul immigration, as lawmakers continued negotiations on the measure. Hispanic Lobbyists Join Forces, Seek Greater Influence K-street is in dire need of more Latinos. Most H-1B Companies Not Required to Look for U.S. Workers A vast majority of companies that hire foreign workers through the H-1B visa program do not have to prove — or even declare — that they have searched for American workers first. Democrats Force Immigration Debate In an effort to force a debate on immigration next week, Senate Democrats announced Wednesday that they will introduce a bill from last year that would give most illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship. Georgia Lawmaker Calls for Limiting 'Chain Migration' The United States should stop legal immigrants from bringing extended family to the country and focus instead on importing high-skilled workers, Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., told a House panel Tuesday. 'Touch Back' Provision Key to Immigration Debate Some call it "self deport" or "report to deport." Regardless of the moniker, provisions in measures before Congress that require illegal immigrants to leave the United States in order to return as guest workers or legal residents are at the crux of the immigration debate. Immigration Marches Planned in Several Cities As Congress prepares to tackle a major immigration bill, immigrants and their supporters will take to the streets Tuesday urging lawmakers to allow millions of undocumented workers to stay in the United States. Hispanics Embracing 'Charismatic' Worship, Latino Churches U.S. Latinos are increasingly turning to "charismatic" forms of Christianity in a trend that will transform the nation's religious landscape and could change the political scene as well, a study says. Radio Hosts Converge On D.C. To Fight 'Amnesty' Thirty-seven conservative radio talk show hosts from across the country converged in the nation's capital this week to urge Congress to reject legislation that would offer a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Out Of Wedlock Births Increase For Hispanic Immigrants Reflecting a national trend, out-of-wedlock births among Hispanic immigrants have more than doubled since 1980, a study says. Lawmakers Reaching Out To Spanish-Language Media When Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., introduced what could be a landmark immigration bill, he said a few words about the legislation in English. Then, he became more passionate, in another tongue. Illegal Immigrants File Income Tax Forms As Americans scramble to file their taxes by Tuesday's deadline, hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants are also paying Uncle Sam. Bush Pushes Immigration Bill, But It's an Uphill Task President Bush, visiting the Mexican border in Arizona on Monday, called on Congress to work with him to pass a comprehensive bill that would give illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship and create a large temporary worker program. Thousands Of H-1B Visa Petitions Being Rejected Businesses across the United States can expect some unwanted mail in the coming weeks — thousands of rejected visa applications for high-tech foreign workers. More Immigrants Becoming U.S. Citizens Naturalization rates for immigrants in the United States have increased about 35 percent since 1995, in a nationwide trend that appears to be accelerating, a report says. White House Defends Real ID The White House defended a program on Monday that sets national standards for drivers' licenses, amid growing concern among states about costs and the sharing of personal information. Museum Would Highlight Hispanic Achievements, Could Face Resistance Not many people know Bernardo de Galvez, who led a diverse army that defeated the British in several battles during the Revolutionary War. Or Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to fly in space. Immigration Bill Would Require Illegal Immigrants To Leave U.S. Illegal immigrants would have to pay $2,000, take English classes, wait six years, and leave the United States at least briefly in order to become legal permanent residents and citizens, under a major immigration bill introduced Thursday. Companies Embrace Immigrant Consumers, Face Backlash When Pizza Patron, a Dallas-based restaurant chain, decided to accept Mexican pesos, it created a promotional campaign featuring the Mexican flag and the slogan: "Bienvenido Paisano" or "Welcome Countryman." English-Speaking Latinos Far More Likely To Go Online A major language gap exists with U.S. Latinos and the Internet, a study released Wednesday found. Report: Current Guest Worker Program 'Close To Slavery' Foreign citizens who come to the United States as guest workers are routinely cheated out of wages, forced to live in squalid conditions, and denied medical care for workplace injuries, a report released Monday by a civil rights group found. White House Pushes Immigration Plan, Says It's Not Amnesty The Bush administration sent two cabinet secretaries to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to push legislation that would create a large temporary worker system and give millions of illegal immigrants a chance at legal residency. Priests, Nuns, Missionaries Experiencing Visa Delays Religious groups and immigration lawyers are expressing alarm at the long delays that priests, nuns, missionaries, and other religious workers now encounter when applying for visas. Study: Immigrants Do Not Increase Crime Immigrants — both legal and illegal — do not raise the rate of crime in the United States, a study released Monday found. Tancredo Weighs White House Run, Riles Powerful People Rep. Tom Tancredo likes a good fight. Pressure Mounts To Pardon Border Patrol Agents Former Border Patrol agents Jose Alonso Compean and Ignacio Ramos have become famous in conservative circles, in a case which shows the power of talk radio and the blogosphere. Mexican, U.S. Lawmakers Call For Deportation Moratorium The United States should stop deporting illegal immigrants and separating families while Congress works on reforming immigration laws, a group of lawmakers from Latin America and several Democratic House members said Thursday. House Approves Latino Museum Commission The House took a step on Tuesday toward creating a national museum in Washington focused on the artistic, cultural, and historical contributions of Latinos in the United States. Immigrant Groups Blast Citizenship Fee Increase Immigrant groups and Hispanic organizations blasted the Bush administration Wednesday for proposing to nearly double the fee to apply for U.S. citizenship, as part of an across the board price increase for immigration services. Gingrich Promotes English As Official Language Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Wednesday that American civilization will "decay" unless the government declares English the nation's official language and works aggressively to help immigrants learn English. Tancredo Denounces Bush's Plan As 'Amnesty For All' Rep. Tom Tancredo, a Colorado Republican who is exploring a presidential run, and other conservative lawmakers denounced President Bush's immigration initiative on Wednesday as an "amnesty for all" proposal. High-Tech Firms Gear Up To Fight For More H-1B Visas High-tech companies and other businesses are planning a full-court press to get Congress to increase the yearly allotment of H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers. Social Conservatives Jump Into Immigration Fray A group of socially conservative religious groups jumped into the immigration fray this week, offering a proposal that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to become citizens while also urging lawmakers to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States. Minimum Wage Winning Issue With Hispanics Increasing the minimum wage is a winning issue with Hispanics, a fact not lost on Democrats who took over Congress this week, experts said. Many Hispanics Lack Access To Nutritious Food, Study Says Nearly one-fifth of Hispanics in the United States have little or no access to nutritious food each year, a study released Wednesday found. Senator Asks Bush To Reveal Source Of CIA Leak Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., called on President Bush Wednesday to reveal who leaked the name of a CIA operative to the press after reports that columnist Robert Novak said he is "confident the president knows who the source is." House Poised To Vote On Controversial Immigration Bill Immigrant advocates, Hispanic organizations and refugee-assistance groups say they are alarmed at a GOP bill that is heading for a House vote as soon as Thursday. House Republicans Want To End Birthright Citizenship, Add Fences To Border A key House committee approved a major immigration bill Thursday that increases penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants, stiffens sentences for human smugglers and makes illegal entry into the United States a felony. House Immigration Bill Runs Into Resistance A Republican bill that would make illegal presence in the United States a felony and increase penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants ran into resistance Thursday on both sides of the aisle. Georgia Sees High Immigrant Growth Georgia experienced one of the highest immigrant growth rates in the nation from 2000 to 2005, a study released Monday found. Immigrants Arrive In United States In Record Numbers More immigrants came to the United States from 2000 to 2005 than in any five-year period in history, a study released Monday found. Katrina Victims Tell Congress Stories of Horror, Say Racism Played Key Role In Poor Government Response Victims of Hurricane Katrina told Congress on Tuesday that they were held at gunpoint, treated like criminals and left to sleep next to dead bodies because the government at all levels failed to protect them as they tried to escape flooding waters. Minutemen Founder Running For Congress The founder of the Minutemen citizens group that gained attention patrolling the Mexican border looking for illegal immigrants is trying to take his message to Capitol Hill — as a member of Congress. U.S. To Propose Crackdown On Employers Of Illegal Immigrants The government will propose regulations that would allow stronger fines or even jail terms to be imposed when companies knowingly hire illegal immigrants, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Thursday. U.S. Citizen 'Enemy Combatant' Jose Padilla Indicted Jose Padilla, an American citizen held as an enemy combatant for more than three years without charges, has been indicted for conspiring to murder individuals overseas and being part of a violent terrorist support cell. Bills To Protect Personal Data Moving Slowly In Congress As Congress considers several bills to protect personal information collected by data brokers, two main sticking points have emerged, according to privacy advocates. Violence Along The U.S.-Mexico Border Escalating, Lawmakers Say Violence along the U.S.-Mexico border is escalating, with more drug trafficking and human smuggling, Republican lawmakers testified Thursday. Border Communities Overwhelmed With Illegal Immigrants, Lawmakers Say Illegal immigrants are overwhelming hospitals, sheriffs departments, jails and courts in border communities, Republican lawmakers testified Thursday. Libby Pleads Not Guilty; Waives Right To Speedy Trial I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, former chief of staff of Vice President Dick Cheney, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of lying about exposing the identity of a CIA operative and obstructing justice in the case, setting the stage for a trial in which prominent White House officials could be called to testify. Cheney Announces Libby Replacements Three days after his chief of staff was indicted, Vice President Dick Cheney appointed his top lawyer, an ardent supporter of executive power, to the influential post. Democratic Leader Forces Closed Senate Session To Resurrect Intelligence Probe Democrats plunged the Senate into chaos Tuesday with demands that the Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee complete its lengthy investigation into whether the Bush White House manipulated pre-war intelligence to justify the war against Iraq. Miers Not Alone In Forgetting To Pay Dues Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers is not alone in having her law license suspended last year for failing to pay dues. Bush Says Temporary Worker Program Needed To Secure Borders President Bush said Tuesday that a temporary worker program allowing millions of illegal immigrants to apply for visas would free up the Border Patrol to catch drug smugglers, terrorists and gun runners. GOP Poll: Majority Of Republicans Favor Temporary Worker Plan A majority of Republican voters favor an immigration plan that would allow illegal immigrants to apply for temporary work visas and have a path to permanent residency, a poll released Monday found. Groups On All Sides Criticize Bush's Temporary Worker Plan Groups on both sides of the immigration debate criticized Wednesday President Bush's temporary worker plan that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to apply for visas. |
Eunice Moscoso Eunice Moscoso began her newspaper career in 1995 as a general assignment reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. In Austin, she was part of a reporting team that won first prize in the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors' Awards in the community service category. The winning series exposed the severity of environmental problems that threaten an Austin neighborhood. She joined the Cox Washington Bureau in January 1998 and has covered homeland security, the Department of Justice, aviation safety, and major terrorism investigations. She currently writes about immigration and politics. In 2005, the Washington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awarded its top prize for Washington correspondence to Eunice and her colleague, Rebecca Carr, for their stories on government secrecy. Eunice is married to George Bridges, a photographer and photo editor for Knight-Ridder Tribune News Service in Washington. They have a son, Daniel. Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau 400 North Capitol St., N.W., Suite 750 Washington, D.C. 20001-1536 Phone: 202-331-0900 |
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