Immigration

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Immigration debate gives life to annual rallies

Demonstrators demanded an overhaul of immigration laws Wednesday in an annual, nationwide ritual that carried a special sense of urgency as Congress considers sweeping legislation that would bring... Read more »

May 1, 2013

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Advocates criticize Senate immigration bill

Advocates are criticizing bipartisan immigration legislation pending in the Senate, complaining that it erects undue barriers to citizenship for millions here illegally. Read more »

April 30, 2013

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In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites

America's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential election... Read more »

April 28, 2013

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Some are overlooked in US immigration overhaul

Carlos Gonzalez has lived nearly all his 29 years in a country he considers home but now finds himself on the wrong side of the border — and the wrong side of a proposed overhaul of the U.S.... Read more »

April 28, 2013

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Some say immigration bill is bad deal for the GOP

Some feisty Republicans are challenging the claim, widely held among GOP leaders, that the party must support more liberal immigration laws if it's to be more competitive in presidential elections. Read more »

April 27, 2013

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Utahns encouraged to take a stand against racism, celebrate diversity

Facilities throughout the state joined with the YWCA to take a nationwide stand against racism Friday. The display aims to eliminate racism through increased education. Read more »

April 26, 2013

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Presidents help George W. Bush dedicate library

President Barack Obama on Thursday praised his predecessor at the dedication of his library for showing strength and resolve in the days after the Sept. 11 attacks and said if Congress passes... Read more »

April 25, 2013

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'Welcoming community,' acts of kindness help refugees adjust to life in Utah

Utah's refugee resettlement community reaches out in friendship to help ensure new emigrants feel welcome and assimilate well into their new lives. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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US immigration bill could slow Indian outsourcers

Low cost efficiency put India's outsourcing companies at the heart of global business and created a multibillion dollar industry that for years has skated over criticism it was eliminating white... Read more »

April 23, 2013

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Messy lives make immigration debate a messy business

A question lies at the heart of the immigration debate: Who among the 11 million people living illegally in the U.S. should benefit, and what should they have to do? Read more »

April 22, 2013

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Tempers flare at Senate immigration hearing

Tempers flared at a Senate hearing on immigration legislation Monday as a Republican senator objected to a Democrat's criticism of attempts by some to link the Boston Marathon bombings to the... Read more »

April 22, 2013

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Under pressure, Border Patrol now counts getaways

Richard Gordon is one of the Border Patrol's best at spotting the smallest human traces in pursuit of people who enter the U.S. illegally from Mexico: dusty footprints, torn cobwebs, broken twigs,... Read more »

April 22, 2013

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Boston bombings shadow immigration bill

The Boston Marathon bombings cast a shadow Friday over the start of debate on legislation to remake the U.S. immigration system, as some Republicans argued that the role of two immigrant suspects... Read more »

April 19, 2013

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Judiciary Committee takes up immigration bill

A far-reaching new immigration bill is getting its first test at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where opponents of the legislation will be able to face off with its authors. Read more »

April 19, 2013

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Senators unveil sweeping immigration bill

Four Democratic and four Republican senators formally unveiled a sweeping immigration bill Thursday at a news conference attended by traditional opponents from big business and labor, and... Read more »

April 18, 2013

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Congress must act now to resolve nation's immigration woes, panel says

Utah business and community leaders urge the state's congressional delegation to support Gang of Eight legislation intended to overhaul the nation's immigration system. Read more »

April 17, 2013

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Bipartisan immigration bill officially filed; criticisms coming from left and right

New legislation would dramatically remake the U.S. immigration system, ushering in new visa programs for low- and high-skilled workers, requiring a tough new focus on border security, instituting a... Read more »

April 17, 2013

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Bipartisan bill would remake immigration system: 13-year path to U.S. citizenship, fines, fees

The U.S. immigration system would undergo dramatic changes under a bipartisan Senate bill that puts a new focus on prospective immigrants' merit and employment potential, while seeking to end... Read more »

April 16, 2013

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Faith leaders call for immigration reforms that preserve families

Faith leaders and representatives of the League of United Latin American Citizens called on members of Congress Monday to pursue immigration reform that is humane and preserves families. Read more »

April 15, 2013

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Hundreds arrested in Nigeria immigrant raids

The buses crammed full of young men leave each afternoon from this busy market in Nigeria's largest city, some with bruises around their faces and cuts on their arms. Read more »

April 15, 2013

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Sen. Rubio says immigration deal needs tough terms

A bipartisan deal on immigration legislation would need tough enforcement and even stricter penalties for those who came to the United States illegally, a leading Republican at the center of... Read more »

April 14, 2013

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Package sent to Sheriff Joe Arpaio could have injured, killed

Arizona authorities say a package addressed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have exploded if opened, leading to serious injuries or death. Read more »

April 12, 2013

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Source: Bipartisan immigration bill could exclude many

A bipartisan immigration bill soon to be introduced in the Senate could exclude hundreds of thousands of immigrants here illegally from ever becoming U.S. citizens, according to a Senate aide with... Read more »

April 12, 2013

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Senate group wraps up work on immigration bill

Democratic and Republican negotiators have reached agreement on all the major elements of sweeping legislation to remake the nation's immigration laws and expect to unveil the bill next week, lawmakers said Thursday. Read more »

April 11, 2013

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Thousands rally across U.S. on immigration reform

Thousands of immigrants and activists rallied nationwide Wednesday in a coordinated set of protests aimed at pressing Congress to approve immigration reforms that would grant 11 million immigrants... Read more »

April 10, 2013

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