In an interview with Fox News’s “On the Record” Thursday, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) said that “those of us who have daughters, saw our daughters in Kate Steinle”: Gowdy said, [relevant remarks being around 6:15] “the president said that he saw Trayvon — in Trayvon Martin, he saw his son. Well, I can tell you, those […]
Immigration enforcement changes could shield 9.6M undocumented immigrants from deportation, report says
July 24, 2015 By 7 Comments
By Brenda Gazzar, Daily News, Los Angeles July 24–Lesser-known changes in immigration enforcement announced by President Barack Obama in November could offer a “degree of protection” from deportation for up to 9.6 million of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally, according to a new report by the Migration Policy Institute. In […]
U.S. Lower House approves bill against ‘sanctuary cities’ of immigrants
July 24, 2015 By 4 Comments
Washington, Jul 24 (EFE).- The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a bill that would leave no funds to ‘sanctuary cities,’ where illegal immigrants are protected against deportation. The bill, passed with 241 votes in favor and 179 against, would deny government grants to law enforcement agencies and immigration services in cities that refuse to […]
Hispanics love me, Trump declares at Mexican border
July 24, 2015 By 11 Comments
By JILL COLVIN, Associated Press LAREDO, Texas (AP) — Donald Trump paid a visit to the Mexican border Thursday, predicting Hispanics would love him as president despite roiling the Republican race by branding Mexican immigrants rapists and criminals. His comments have sparked a feud with exasperated Republican rivals who find the billionaire’s words worrisome as […]
