Here you can find a variety of articles related to immigrant and refugee rights.
Headlines from January-May, 2007
05/10: Univision Gives Citizenship Drive Unusual Lift, Wall Street Journal
05/09: Senators Reach Outline on Immigration Bill, New York Times
05/09: Bill drives immigration debate, Chicago Sun-Times
05/09: Eyes on the road, please, Editorial, Chicago Tribune
05/03: Chief vows full inquiry into violence, Los Angelos Times
05/02: 'We're proud of our lives', Chicago Tribune
05/02: As Deportation Pace Rises, Illegal Immigrants Dig In, New York Times
05/01: Voice of the People (Little Village), Chicago Tribune
05/01: It's time for solution on immigration issue, Chicago Sun-Times
04/25: ID sweep triggers protests, Chicago Tribune
04/24: Republicans Weigh Immigration Options, AP, published in New York Times
04/24: Sides recharge on immigration issues, Daily Herald
04/15: Immigrants get promise of reforms, Emma Graves Fitzsimmons, Chicago Tribune
04/12: Bush's border policies, Chicago Tribune Editorial
04/07: Obama: Immigrants need chance to become citizens, By Jason Clayworth, DesMoines Register
04/02: Driver's certificates for illegals can make roads safer for all, Editorial, Chicago Sun-Times
03/29: Immigrant driver bill approved by House, By Monique Garcia, Chicago Tribune
03/26: Let illegals earn right to drive, Editorial, Springfield Journal-Register
03/20: Safer roads for everyone, Chicago Tribune Editorial
03/15: Immigration Misery, New York Times Editorial
03/06: Immigrant activists ready to blitz D.C., By Antonio Olivo, Chicago Tribune
03/06: Más impulso a la reforma migratoria, Por Jaime J. Reyes, Diario Hoy
03/06: Statewide groups renew push to alter immigration policies, By Tara Malone, Daily Herald
03/01: Irish fight for reform of immigration, By Ian Swanson, The Hill
02/28: White House pushes immigration overhaul, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
02/27: Demand for English Lessons Outstrips Supply, By FERNANDA SANTOS, New York Times
02/21: Latino, black activists form coalition, By Antonio Olivo, Chicago Tribune
02/20: Ash Wednesday Homily Of Cardinal Roger M. Mahony
02/20: Wanna work hunched over in a field? Knock yourself out!, By Tamar Jacoby
02/18: They Are America, New York Times Editorial
02/01: Activists outraged by 70% fee hike, By Antonio Olivo, Chicago Tribune
01/31: Immigrants put pressure on Congress, By Emma Graves Fitzsimmons, Chicago Tribune
01/29: Revisiting immigration reform, Los Angeles Times Editorial
01/26: Fight Against Immigrant Smuggling Follows Money Trail, By John Pomfret, Washington Post
01/18: U.S. Inclusiveness Dampens Terror Risks, By KATHERINE SHRADER, The Associated Press
1/17: Flaking out, Los Angeles Times Editorial
1/16: Immigrants advised to apply beforehand, By Hiram Soto, SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
01/11: A path to citizenship for farmworkers, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
Headlines from November-December, 2006
12/29: Border fencing cost up, BY LISA FRIEDMAN, LA Daily News
12/26: Dick Armey, by Evan Smith, Texas Monthly
12/26: Bipartisan Effort to Draft Immigration Bill, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
12/21: Mr. Bush’s Immigration Realism, New York Times Editorial
12/21: Congressman Criticizes Election of Muslim, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
12/18: Swift Raids, New York Times Editorial
12/15: The System Is the Problem, By Tamar Jacoby, Washington Post Op-Ed
12/13: U.S. Raids 6 Meat Plants in ID Case, By JULIA PRESTON, New York Times
12/08: An SAT for citizenship, By Rosa Brooks, Los Angeles Times Op-Ed
12/13: Illinois Immigration Task Force Releases Report, by Cheryl Corley, NPR
12/07: New citizenship test gets tougher for immigrants, BY RYAN PAGELOW, Lake County News Sun
12/06: New citizenship rules tarnish the golden door, By Fred Tsao, New York Daily News Op-Ed
12/04: A Latino 'Spanking', By Arian Campo-Flores, Newsweek
12/03: Do Immigrants Make Us Safer?, By EYAL PRESS, New York Times
11/30: U.S. to Unveil New Citizenship Questions, The Associated Press
11/29: Congress must keep moving on immigration legislation, Chicago Sun Times Editorial
11/28: Is the U.S. citizenship test about to get tougher?, MSNBC
Older News Stories:
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (National)
Marches and Rallies
Editorials and Op-Eds
Citizenship and Voting
Immigrants and Labor
Local Stories
Miscellaneous
Old Stories
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Stories on Comprehensive Immigration Reform (National)
11/21: Most Americans favor guest-worker program: poll, Reuters
11/09: Bipartisan chance for immigration changes, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
10/02: Two sides of the fence, By Miguel Bustillo, Tribune Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
10/02: Experts see U.S. border fence plan as impractical, By Tim Gaynor, Reuters
09/30: With Senate Vote, Congress Passes Border Fence Bill, By Jonathan Weisman, Washington Post
09/29: Border Bill Takes a Detour, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
09/26: Immigration Setback for GOP, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
09/21: G.O.P. in Senate Narrows Immigration Focus to 700-Mile Fence, By CARL HULSE, New York Times
09/05: G.O.P. Sets Aside Work on Immigration, By Carl Hulse and Rachel L Swarns, The New York Times
08/24: Immigration Plan Gets a Boost, Jonathan Weisman, Washington Post
08/07: Critics Say Politics Driving Immigration Hearings, August 7, 2006, New York Times
08/05: Bush Hails Border Security Improvements, By Nedra Pickler, The Associated Press
07/28: House G.O.P. Planning Recess Hearings, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
07/20: Border security should be priority, Hastert says, By Kathy Kiely, USA TODAY
07/19: At Hearing on Immigration, Not All Is as Planned, By JULIA PRESTON, New York Times
07/16: GOP Fears Fallout Of Immigration Split, By Charles Babington, Washington Post
07/11: Senate Immigration Bill Gets Reinforcements, By Buddy Nevins, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
07/06: House and Senate Hold Immigration Hearings, By JULIA PRESTON, New York Times
07/05: Statement by the President on Immigration - July 5, 2006
07/05: Bush Signaling Shift in Stance on Immigration, By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, New York Times
06/30: Immigration Deadlock Revisited, By Shailagh Murray and Charles Babington, Washington Post
06/21: House Adds Hearings on Immigration, By CARL HULSE, New York Times
06/15: Public Warms to Bush Immigration Stance, By JOHN HARWOOD, Wall Street Journal
06/08: Powell Says Border Walls Won't Work, The Associated Press
06/08: Bush Says Deportation 'Ain't Gonna Work', By the Associated Press
06/07: Bush Turns to House in Immigration Debate, By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, New York Times
06/02: Bush Chides Party Members on Immigration, By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, New York Times
05/29: Rules Collide With Reality in the Immigration Debate, By JULIA PRESTON, New York Times
05/29: Key Rep. Opposes 'Path to Citizenship', By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press
05/26: Critics Say Bill Diminishes Due Process for Immigrants, By Amy Goldstein, Washington Post
05/26: Senate, in Bipartisan Act, Passes an Immigration Bill, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
05/25: Senate Bill on Immigration to Set Up Clash, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
05/24: House GOP Not Budging on Border, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
05/24: Senate Advances Sweeping Immigration Bill, ASSOCIATED PRESS
05/23: Amendment's Defeat Helps Senate Immigration Plan, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
05/22: Immigration Deal Is Likely, Los Angeles Times
05/22: Bipartisan Group Thwarts Foes of Immigration Bill, By CARL HULSE, New York Times
05/26: Immigration by the Numbers, Washington Post
05/17: Pro-immigration bloc rallies in Senate, By David Espo, AP
05/16: Bush Calls for Compromise on Immigration, By JIM RUTENBERG, New York Times
05/16: Low-Key Role Is Expected for Guard, By Julian E. Barnes and Peter Spiegel, Los Angeles Times
05/15: Immigrant Supporters To Counter Bush Speech, By Darryl Fears, Washington Post
05/15: Bush's Plan to Seal Border Worries Mexico, By JIM RUTENBERG, New York Times
05/12: Bush to address nation on immigration Monday, BY TERENCE HUNT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marches and Rallies
09/06: Family focus of immigrant forum, By Andre Salles, Elgin Courier
09/05: Immigration march ends, BY GALA M. PIERCE, Daily Herald
09/05: 4-day protest reaches end, By Sara Olkon, Chicago Tribune
09/05: 'One day, we will win', By Tim Wagner, Aurora Beacon News
09/05: Marchers challenge Hastert to step up on immigration reform, By Tim Wagner, Naperville Sun
09/05: March ends at Hastert office, BY DAN ROZEK, Chicago Sun Times
09/04: Small, but spirited, By Andre Salles, Aurora Beacon News
09/04: 'We are all immigrants', By Sarah Pulliam, Naperville Sun
09/03: Immigration marchers reach Villa Park, BY MELISSA JENCO, Daily Herald
09/03: Marchers are 'tired but holding up', BY KENDRICK MARSHALL, Chicago Sun Times
09/02: Protesters begin 4-day trek, By Sara Olkon, Chicago Tribune
09/02: Immigration not just about Mexicans, BY SUE ONTIVEROS, Chicago Sun Times
09/02: Immigrant march en route to Hastert's digs, By Don Babwin, AP (in Elgin Courier)
09/01: Tougher Audience for Immigration Rallies, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
08/31: Immigrant group taking a long walk, By Sara Olkon, Chicago Tribune
08/17: Batavia preparing for Labor Day immigration march, By John Johnston, The Daily Herald
07/19: Immigrant supporters take to the street, BY TARA BURGHART, ASSOCIATED PRESS
07/19: Activists for illegal immigrants rally, march, Chicago Tribune Staff Report
05/05: Rallies target reform issues, By Matthew DeFour, The Courier News
05/03: Marchers map out their new strategy, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
05/02: Immigrants' rallying point: Right to dream, By Eric Zorn, Chicago Tribune
05/02: Immigrants Take to U.S. Streets in Show of Strength, By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, New York Times
05/02: A Wave's First Strike, By Eugene Robinson, Washington Post
05/02: On streets of New York, solidarity reigns, By Juan Gonzalez, New York Daily News
05/01: More than 400,000 rally for immigrant rights, Chicago Sun Times
05/01: A day without immigrants, Chicago Tribune Editorial
05/01: Suburban Hispanics rally for immigration rights, By Hal Dardick, Chicago Tribune
05/01: Dispatches From Immigration Rallies Across the Nation, By THE NEW YORK TIMES
05/01: Immigration Dissent Sweeps L.A. and the Nation, By Michael Muskal, LA Times
05/01: Hundreds of Thousands Rally for May Day, By STEPHEN GRAHAM, The Associated Press
Editorials and Op-Eds
10/20: It’s Voter-Fooling Time in America, New York Times Editorial
10/09: Looking Over the Wall, New York Times Editorial
09/26: GOP gambles with Latino support, By Joshua Hoyt, Chicago Tribune Op-Ed
09/26: Immigration Reform, in Pieces, New York Times Editorial
09/19: Immigration’s Lost Year, New York Times Editorial
09/15: Overstating Border Reform's Price, By Robert Greenstein and James Horney, Washington Post
09/10: Immigration and security, By Tom Ridge, Washington Times Op-Ed
09/04: Immigration inaction may topple GOP, BY ROBERT NOVAK, SUN-TIMES
07/25: Raise Wages, Not Walls, By MICHAEL S. DUKAKIS and DANIEL J. B. MITCHELL, New York Times Op-Ed
07/15: Borderline theater of the absurd, By Linda Chavez, Washington Times
07/09: The Immigration Equation, By ROGER LOWENSTEIN, New York Times
07/09: Immigration — and the Curse of the Black Legend, By TONY HORWITZ, New York Times Op-Ed
06/22: The Immigration Road Show, New York Times Editorial
06/18: Immigration Math: It's a Long Story, By DANIEL ALTMAN, New York Times
05/26: The Senate's better vision, Chicago Tribune Editorial
05/25: The Speaker's Decree vs. Democracy, New York Times Editorial
05/20: Press One for English, New York Times Editorial
05/16: The right words, LA Times Editorial
05/16: Border Illusions, New York Times Editorial
05/11: Assimilation Nation, By PETER D. SALINS, New York Times Op-Ed
05/02: Was Congress watching?, Chicago Tribune Editorial
05/02: Properly focused marchers can move us forward, Chicago Sun Times Editorial
05/02: They Are America, New York Times Editorial
05/02: Primero de Mayo, LA Times Editorial
Citizenship and Voting
11/14: Plan to increase cost of citizenship papers irks activists, By Yvonne Abraham, Boston Globe
11/09: Hispanic Voters Shift Allegiance to Democrats, By JEANNE CUMMINGS, Wall Street Journal
11/07: Kane County reports poll delays, seeks voting extension, By Adam Kovac, Daily Herald
11/06: Their right to vote, By ANDREA HEIN, Herald News
11/04: Latino group pushes to get out the vote, By Christine Byers, Daily Herald
11/01: Immigration battle turns to the ballot box, By Emma Graves Fitzsimmons, Chicago Tribune
10/29: The cost of citizenship may go up, By Teresa Watanabe, LA Times
10/27: Citizenship Changes Draw Objections, By Darryl Fears, Washington Post
10/25: Applications for citizenship skyrocket, BY MAUDLYNE IHEJIRIKA, Chicago Sun Times
10/09: "Today We March, Tomorrow We Vote," By Catrin Einhorn, Chicago Public Radio
09/14: Citizenship, Voting Take Priority After Marches Disappoint, By Darryl Fears, Washington Post
09/13: The waiting game of legal immigration, BY TARA MALONE, Daily Herald
09/10: Latino Activists Put Faith in Ballots, By Teresa Watanabe, LA Times
08/30: Immigrants flock to the suburbs, BY SCOTT FORNEK, Sun Times Political Reporter
08/01: ACLU, Muslim Group Demand End to Citizenship Delays, By H.G. Reza, Los Angeles Times
07/29: Elgin is targeted in voter sign-up, By Tom Polansek, Elgin Courier
07/27: Green Cards Would Mean Fingerprinting at Airports, By ERIC LIPTON, New York Times
07/14: Immigrant groups' aim: Turn marchers to voters, By Martin Kasindorf, USA TODAY
06/26: Immigration citizenship, voter registration drives set, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
06/23: Immigrant cases headed online?, By Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News
06/01: Legal Immigrants Seeking Citizenship May Face Higher Fees, By the Associated Press
05/15: The Next Step in a Very Long March, By Arian Campo-Flores, Newsweek
05/08: Rep. Gutierrez Proposes Citizenship Effort, By DEANNA BELLANDI, The Associated Press
05/07: The Great Divide of Citizenship, By Anna Gorman, LA Times
09/03: Throwaway Lives, Chicago Tribune Series on Injured Workers and their Families
06/13: `Boxcar camp' was first stop to American dream, By Crystal Yednak, Chicago Tribune
06/11: Dollars and Dreams: Immigrants as Prey, By GARY RIVLIN, New York Times
06/09: New Crackdown on Hiring of Illegal Immigrants, By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times
10/23: `Prank' gets teen lesson in tolerance, By Jason George, Chicago Tribune
10/21: Immigration isn't 'Fear Factor:' Catholic priests, BY RUMMANA HUSSAIN, Chicago Sun Times
10/21: Priests vow support for immigrants, By Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune
10/17: Missing from the middle, By Tara Malone, Daily Herald
10/17: Immigrants fuel recent area boom in housing, By Oscar Avila and Sara Olkon, Chicago Tribune
10/04: Village's immigration debate explodes, BY LARISSA CHINWAH, Daily Herald
09/21: In Roskam's hands, truth gets slippery, By Eric Zorn, Chicago Sun Times
09/07: County may become `sanctuary' for undocumented immigrants, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
08/31: Group: GOP mailer likens immigrants to 'disease', BY SCOTT FORNEK, Chicago Sun Times
08/15: Statement from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights about Elvira Arellano
08/15: Activist refuses deportation, takes refuge in church, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
07/23: "I'M STILL CROSSING THE BORDER", By Don Terry, Chicago Tribune
07/06: The Story of Anthony Harvey, Jr.: Why we need the DREAM Act
05/12: Pakistani dad gets court reprieve, By Deborah Horan, Chicago Tribune
05/08: Immigrant leaders set political agenda, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
11/24: A Border Watcher Finds Himself Under Scrutiny, By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, New York Times
11/21: Integration on upswing in Harvard, By JENN WIANT, Northwest Herald
11/20: Ugly, the American, By JAMES PONIEWOZIK, Time Magazine
11/18: Arizona takes the money, Chicago Tribune Editorial
11/17: An Immigrant Tale: Hard Life, Hard Work, All in the Family, By JOHN BRANCH, New York Times
10/17: Missing from the middle, By Tara Malone, Daily Herald
10/17: Immigrants fuel recent area boom in housing, By Oscar Avila and Sara Olkon, Chicago Tribune
10/15: The Border Dividing Arizona, By JOSEPH LELYVELD, New York Times
10/08: Democrat Poised to Become First Muslim in Congress, By NEIL MacFARQUHAR, New York Times
08/24: ICIRR Statement - How Silly People Think
08/15: New Data Shows Immigrants’ Growth and Reach, By RICK LYMAN, New York Times
07/20: Minutemen not watching over funds, By Jerry Seper, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
07/19: Immigration Enforcement Benefits Prison Firms, By MEREDITH KOLODNER, New York Times
MSNBC asks "Do you have what it takes to become a U.S. Citizen?"
07/06: Statement from the Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
06/23: Supreme Court Upholds Strict Deportation Law, By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times
06/19: Big cities reluctant to target illegals, By Judy Keen, USA TODAY
05/08: Black leaders must convince followers on immigration, By Laura Washington, Chicago Sun Times
04/30: Guest-Worker Proposal Has Wide Support, By Mark Z. Barabak, LA Times
04/30: 'Where all the ladders start', By Julia Keller, Tribune cultural critic
04/30: Raids on immigrants raise jitters, By Stephen Franklin, Chicago Tribune
04/27: Sens. Say Bush Favors Citizenship Plan, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
04/25: Advocates Try to Boost Immigrant Turnout, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
04/25: Labor group backs May 1 immigration rally, BY MAUREEN O'DONNELL, Chicago Sun Times
04/25: The Immigration Impasse, New York Times Editorial
04/25: For Latinos in the Midwest, a Time to Be Heard, By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, New York Times
04/24: Arab rights group calls attention to naturalization delays, By SARAH KARUSH, Associated Press
04/24: Immigration vigil a show of strength, By Tom Rybarczyk, Chicago Tribune
04/24: Religious event is a warmup for May 1, BY MARK J. KONKOL, Chicago Sun-Times
04/22: Crackdown on Workers Brings Dismay and Anxiety, By ABBY GOODNOUGH, New York Times
04/20: Executives Arrested in Immigration Raids, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
04/17: Here Illegally, but Choosing to Pay Taxes, By Anna Gorman, LA Times
04/17: Critics: Immigration bill bordering on unrealistic, By Frank James, Chicago Tribune
04/17: Cause Transforms Woodbridge Teen Into Activist Leader, By Ian Shapira, Washington Post
04/17: Demonstrations on Immigration Harden a Divide, By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK, New York Times
04/16: Cost of Illegal Immigration May Be Less Than Meets the Eye, By EDUARDO PORTER, New York Times
04/16: Medicaid Hurdle for Immigrants May Hurt Others, By ROBERT PEAR, New York Times
04/15: For Immigrants and Business, Rift on Protests, By MONICA DAVEY, New York Times
04/14: Immigration debate could bring more Hispanics to polls, Associated Press
04/14: One more job for immigrants, By Rosa Brooks, La Times Op-Ed
04/14: My Immigration Solution, By Eugene Robinson, Washington Post Op-Ed
04/14: Waukegan students take off to march, By Andrew L. Wang, Chicago Tribune
04/12: Why Illegal Immigrants Fear Leaving, By Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times
04/12: People Power, New York Times Editorial
04/12: Strategy Sessions Fueled Immigrant Marches, By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, New York Times
04/12: Americans Favor Helping Immigrants, Shoring Up Borders, By Ronald Brownstein, LA Times
04/11: The Job Can Wait, the Protests Can't, By Faye Fiore, LA Times
04/11: Can marches sway Congress?, By Frank James and Matthew Chayes, Chicago Tribune
04/11: As activists rally, priests show support by fasting, By Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune
04/11: Immigrants Rally in Scores of Cities for Legal Status, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
04/10: Protests Draw Thousands for Immigrant Rights, By Michael Muskal and Robert Salladay, LA Times
04/10: Thousands of Protesters Rally for Immigrant Rights, By Bill Brubaker, Washington Post
04/10: Student walkout organizer dead, By Jannise Johnson, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
04/10: Immigrant Issue Produces Push For Citizenship, By MIRIAM JORDAN, Wall Street Journal
04/10: Immigration protest targets suburban congresswoman, By Mary Ann Fergus, Chicago Tribune
04/10: U.S. Immigrants Rally by the Thousands, By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO, Associated Press
04/10: 2,000 rally in Orlando for immigrant rights, Sandra Pedicini, Orlando Sentinel
04/10: Area immigration demonstrations planned, Tribune staff reports
04/10: Across the U.S., Growing Rallies for Immigration, By ROBERT D. McFADDEN, New York Times
04/10: 'No turning back', From Staff reports, Dallas Morning News
04/10: Immigration Activists on March Again, By Greg Miller, LA Times
04/10: Thousands march downtown for immigration rights, San Diego Union Tribune
04/10: 30,000 voices, one message at Capitol, BY MARY BAUER, St. Paul Pioneer Press
04/10: 2,000 hit streets, By Barbara Ferry, The New Mexican
04/10: In Miami, across U.S., marchers hit the streets, BY NICHOLAS SPANGLER, Miami Herald
04/10: 3,000 march downtown for immigration reform, By KELLI HEWETT TAYLOR, Birmingham News
04/10: Immigration march brings throngs to the streets, By Mike Wiser, Rockford Register Star
04/10: Protests Staged for Immigrants Across the U.S., By ROBERT D. McFADDEN, New York Times
04/09: It's the President's Turn, New York Times Editorial
04/09: Thousands show support for immigration reform, By Michele Munz, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
04/09: Thousands Rally for Immigrant Rights, By ANABELLE GARAY, The Associated Press
04/09: Other Ethnic Groups to Join Rallies, By Darryl Fears and Krissah Williams, Washington Post
04/09: Hotter heads prevailed, LA Times Editorial
04/09: Specter Still Hopeful on Immigration Deal, By HOPE YEN, Associated Press
04/08: Immigrant Bill Snared by Web of Suspicion, By Ronald Brownstein, LA Times
04/08: Immigration Deal Fails In Senate, By Charles Babington and Shailagh Murray, Washington Post
04/07: Immigration Deal Falls Short in Senate, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
04/07: Senate Deal on Immigration Falters, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
04/07: Immigrant Overhaul Plan Stalls in Senate, By Maura Reynolds, LA Times
04/07: 1,000-teen march, By Justina Wang, The Beacon News
04/07: Putting the Risk in Bush's Lap, By Dan Balz, Washington Post
04/07: Split GOP looking to Bush for cues on immigration, By Jeff Zeleny, Chicago Tribune
04/06: Take the humane approach to U.S. immigration policy, The Beacon News Editorial
04/06: Senate Takes New Tack on Immigration, By Nicole Gaouette and Maura Reynolds, LA Times
04/06: Administration Vague on Issue of Citizenship, By Ronald Brownstein, LA Times
04/05: The Amnesty Trap, New York Times Editorial
04/05: Republicans Tweak Immigration Alternative, By SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press
04/05: Senate Moves Closer to Vote on Immigration, By Maura Reynolds and Nicole Gaouette, LA Times
04/05: Mayors agree on immigrants' value, By Josh Noel and Johnathon E. Briggs, Chicago Tribune
04/05: Florida Gov. Bush Calls Tone of Immigration Debate `Hurtful', By Peter Wallsten, LA Times
04/04: An Immigration Debate Framed by Family Ties, By RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
04/04: Migrants Find a Gold Rush in New Orleans, By Sam Quinones, LA Times
04/03: Border Accord Faces 'Chasm', By Jonathan Peterson, LA Times
04/02: Ducking the border, By Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times
04/02: Amnesty for whom?, Los Angeles Times Editorial
04/02: Immigrant Issues Are Personal for Bush, By Peter Wallsten, LA Times
04/02: Congress Split Over Immigration Bill, By REUTERS, New York Times
04/02: Cardinal Puts Church in Fight for Immigration Rights, By John Pomfret, Washington Post
03/31: New Poll: Americans Favor a Guest Worker Plan, By JYOTI THOTTAM, Time.com, March 31, 2006
03/31: Frist's Senate Leadership Faulted as Self-Serving, By Mary Curtius, LA Times
03/31: Conservatives Stand Firm on Immigration, By CARL HULSE and RACHEL L. SWARNS, New York Times
03/31: Student Protests Echo the '60s, but With a High-Tech Buzz, By Scott Gold, LA Times
03/31: Immigration Q&A, By Maura Reynolds, LA Times
03/30: Hastert Hints at Compromise on Immigration Bill, by Rachel L. Swarns, New York Times
03/30: Senate Tries to Reconcile Immigration Approaches, By Nicole Gaouette, LA Times
03/30: G.O.P. Risking Hispanic Votes on Immigration, by David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times
03/30: Protests Reshape Race for Governor, By Robert Salladay, Los Angeles Times
03/30: Guard the Borders -- And Face Facts, Too, By George F. Will, Washington Post Op-Ed
03/29: It Isn't Amnesty, New York Times Editorial, March 29, 2006
03/29: Lawmakers Are Preparing for Big Battle on Immigrants, By Carl Hulse, New York Times
03/28: Bill to Broaden Immigration Law Gains in Senate, By Rachel L. Swarns, New York Times
03/28: Senators Back Guest Workers, By Jonathan Weisman, Washington Post
03/28: Immigrants' Voice Reaches the Hill, By John Pomfret and Sonya Geis, Washington Post
03/27: A blessing across borders, By Natalie Pompilio, Philadelphia Inquirer
03/27: Classrooms clear out, By HOLLY YAN and TAWNELL D. HOBBS, The Dallas Morning News
03/27: Groundswell of Protests Back Illegal Immigrants, By NINA BERNSTEIN, New York Times
03/26: Kiss Me, I'm Illegal, By PAUL VITELLO, New York Times
03/26: 'Guest Workers' Won't Work, By Tamar Jacoby, Washington Post
03/26: Making sense of immigration, Los Angeles Times Editorial
03/25: Thousands in Charlotte join nationwide immigrant rallies, Associated Press
03/26: March for immigrants, By Kirk Mitchell and Annette Espinoza, Denver Post
03/25: 20,000 in Phoenix Rally for Immigrant Rights, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
03/23: Thousands march for immigrants, By Mark Johnson and Linda Spice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
03/22: House, Senate split on more barriers, route to citizenship, By Mark Silva, Chicago Tribune
03/22: Called by God to Help, by Roger Mahony, New York Times
03/17: Showdown on Immigration, by Marc Cooper, The Nation
03/16: An Irish Face on the Cause of Citizenship, By Nina Bernstein, New York Times
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03/14: Who kicked the sleeping giant?, By Joshua Hoyt, Chicago Tribune Op-Ed
03/11: A show of strength, by Oscar Avila and Antonio Olivo, Chicago Tribune
03/11: Immigrants protest bill, By Dave Newbart and Monifa Thomas, Sun Times
03/11: Strength in numbers, By Stacy St. Clair, Daily Herald
03/10: Shooting for a big turnout, by Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
03/09: Irish could play role in fight for immigrants' rights, By Mark Brown, Chicago Sun Times
03/09: Obama Statement Regarding Smart Immigration Reform
03/08: Outcry grows over House-passed immigration bill, By Wendy Koch, USA TODAY
03/03: The Gospel vs. H.R. 4437, New York Times Editorial
03/01: Priests speak out for illegal workers, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune
03/01: L.A. cardinal would defy anti-immigrant measure, The Associated Press
02/27/06: Who has rights?, by Matt Hanley, Aurora Beacon News
02/27/06: Immigration battle comes to Hastert’s door, by Charlotte Norgaard, Daily Herald
02/25/06: Street-Corner Immigration Reform, New York Times Editorial, February 25, 2006
02/25/06: Senator Introduces Bill Creating Guest Worker Program, by Rachel Swarns, New York Times
02/17/06: Immigration reform hits the streets, by Andre Salles, Aurora Beacon News
02/03/06: Interfaith Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (pdf)
02/03/06: Immigration protest heads to D.C., By Leslie Berestein, San Diego Union-Tribune
01/30/06: IL: Reaching out to 'new Americans', By Heather Gillers, Aurora Beacon News
01/29/06: Inside the Life of the Migrants Next Door, By Nathan Thornburgh, Time Magazine
01/29/06: On the question of immigration, we're a nation of two hearts, By Mehrdad Azemun
01/21/06: Guillen wins another title: U.S. citizen, By Andrew Herrmann, Chicago Sun Times
01/21/06: Ozzie Guillen Becomes U.S. Citizen, By Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune
01/16/06: Immigration Vacuum, New York Times Editorial
01/02/06: An immigrant's death trap, by Bill Ong Hing, Chicago Tribune Op-Ed
01/01/06: Regaining border control, Chicago Tribune Editorial
12/30/05: Bill on Illegal-Immigrant Aid Draws Fire, By Rachel L. Swarns, New York Times
12/18/05: GOP may be saying 'adios' to Hispanic voters, By Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald
12/19/05: Job Opening at ICIRR: Senior Development Coordinator
12/15/05: Obama/Martinez Statement on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
12/15/05: First in the Nation 'Immigrant Integration' State Executive Order Signed!
12.07.05: Sensenbrenner Puts Harsh Enforcement-Only Bill on Fast Track 11.29.05: ICIRR Statement on President Bush's Speech about Immigration Reform 11.28.05: Take the smart path to border reform, By Sen. Edward Kennedy, My Turn 11.23.05: Governor Makes Ill. Most Immigrant Friendly State In U.S., by Alina Braica, Extra News 11.21.05: Updates on Comprehensive Immigration Reform (adapted from the National Immigration Forum) 11.20.05: Schakowsky blasts Kirk's remarks on Arab males, By Rummana Hussain, Chicago Sun Times 11.20.05: Activists unite, push for immigrant rights, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune 11.18.05: State panels to address immigrants' concerns, By Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune 11.09.05: Immigrants file labor complaint against Oberweis, by Oscar Avila, Chicago Tribune 11.09.05: Help wanted, Chicago Tribune Editorial 11.09.05: Suit: Oberweis milked illegal labor, By Rummana Hussain, Chicago Sun Times 11.09.05: Oberweis questioned about immigrant workers, By Ed Fanselow, Aurora Beacon News 11.08.05: The Hypocrisy of Jim Oberweis 10.27.05: Updates on Comprehensive Immigration Reform 10.26.05: The Nation; GOP Senators Try to Unite on Immigration Overhaul 10.14.05: Time to Fix Immigration, New York Times Editorial 10.11.05: Daley supports CIR, Mayor Richard Daley announces support of McCain/Kennedy bill 10.09.05: Back to Immigration Reform, Chicago Tribune Editorial 09.26.05: March for equality, By David Garbe, Aurora Beacon News 09.26.05: Largely Hispanic crowd urges immigration aid, By Michael Loomis, Chicago Tribune 09.19.05: Rally for reform, By Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald 09.16.05: Bush drafts new immigration reform plan, By Edward Alden, Financial Times 09.16.05: About borders, immigrants and solutions, By Joshua Hoyt, Chicago Tribune Op-Ed 08.08.05: County resolution in support for immigration reform passes unanimouslyImmigrants and Labor
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