Senators will now begin changing the immigration status quo, as they voted 82-15 to begin debate on the reform bill.
Laura Matthews
Jun 11, 2013
In the debate, lawmakers pushing for enhanced border security are at odds with reality; meanwhile, more Americans prefer a path to citizenship.
Laura Matthews
Jun 10, 2013
According to the Pew Research Center, President Obama got 60% of the Florida Hispanic vote in 2012.
Charles Poladian
May 14, 2013
Jason Richwine, a co-author of the Heritage Foundation's controversial report on immigration reform, resigned Friday.
Laura Matthews
May 10, 2013
It could drag down the whole immigration reform bill, and hinder the political futures of some potential candidates.
Laura Matthews
May 08, 2013
A U.S. Senate immigration reform bill is expected to be released Wednesday, but many key details have already leaked.
Jacey Fortin
Apr 13, 2013
The AFL-CIO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce apparently have agreed on an approach to dealing with future guest workers in the country.
J.J. McGrath
Mar 30, 2013
Congress could pass comprehensive immigration reform by July 4, proving lawmakers can still agree on big things. What made them work together?
Connor Adams Sheets
Mar 22, 2013
U.S. private prisons hope the illegal immigration policies won't cut incarceration rates. That would be bad for business.
Angelo Young
Mar 21, 2013
The mogul tells conservatives they are committing suicide on immigration reform and that Mitt Romney lost because he did not flaunt his success enough.
Laura Matthews
Mar 15, 2013
The technology sector welcomed Obama's initiatives on cybersecurity, but there was one notable omission: offshore cash.
David Zielenziger
Feb 13, 2013
Despite years of a stalemate between Republicans and Democrats on immigration, the other side of the border appears to be in view.
Amber Christian
Feb 08, 2013
However, the popular DREAM Act is notably absent from a plan that aims to simplify the process of legalization for undocumented immigrants.
Ashley Portero
Jan 28, 2013
The 113th Congress convened Thursday to face old problems. Here are some of the thorniest issues on the table.
Laura Matthews
Jan 04, 2013
The American public is behind a key piece of immigration reform.
Jeremy White
Dec 10, 2012
As Congress considers immigration reform, the undocumented in the U.S. worry that by the time this issue is resolved, it may be too late.
Jeremy White
Dec 01, 2012
House Republicans have passed a visa bill, but the legislation probably won't advance beyond that.
Jeremy White
Nov 30, 2012
An analysis of the caucus' expectations for immigration reform shows how complex the immigration issue is.
Jeremy White
Nov 29, 2012
Another high-profile Republican says Congress must address immigration, because "demographics are not on our side."
Jeremy White
Nov 26, 2012
Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced plans Sunday to revive a bipartisan immigration reform initiative that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants currently in the United States.
Eric Brown
Nov 11, 2012
Caribbean immigrants are diverse: they may be black, white, Latino, East Indian, Chinese, Arab, Christian, Muslim, or Hindu.
Palash Ghosh
Sep 26, 2012
Authorities deported a record number of immigrants in 2011, underscoring the delicate balance President Obama has attempted to strike on immigration.
Jeremy White
Sep 10, 2012