Immigration reform passes key Senate test
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate signaled its support on Monday for a bipartisan measure strengthening border security in the comprehensive "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill, a sweeping blueprint that promises to overhaul America's immigration policies for the first time since 1986.The 67-to-27 vote was considered a key test of support for the bill as a whole, as the measure also includes language echoing most other parts of the legislation.The Senate kept the vote open for a significant amount of time for lawmakers who experienced travel delays due to bad weather in Washington.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate signaled its support on Monday for a bipartisan measure strengthening border security in the comprehensive "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill, a sweeping blueprint that promises to overhaul America's immigration policies for the first time since 1986.The 67-to-27 vote was considered a key test of support for the bill as a whole, as the measure also includes language echoing most other parts of the legislation.The Senate kept the vote open for a significant amount of time for lawmakers who experienced travel delays due to bad weather in Washington.
Immigration bill shaping up, but fate still uncertain
(CNN) -- While the future of immigration reform is still in question, Republican Sen.
(CNN) -- While the future of immigration reform is still in question, Republican Sen.
Senate immigration debate off to rocky start
(CNN) -- Procedural maneuvering bogged down action in the Senate Wednesday on the first full day of debate on the immigration reform bill.
(CNN) -- Procedural maneuvering bogged down action in the Senate Wednesday on the first full day of debate on the immigration reform bill.
Triggers vital for path to citizenship, Sen. Marco Rubio says
(CNN) -- A bipartisan proposal to revamp U.S. immigration policies will contain three policy steps that must be accomplished before undocumented workers can apply for legal status, an architect of the measure said on Sunday.Sen.
(CNN) -- A bipartisan proposal to revamp U.S. immigration policies will contain three policy steps that must be accomplished before undocumented workers can apply for legal status, an architect of the measure said on Sunday.Sen.
Possible compromise on immigration reform takes shape
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Undocumented immigrants would be able to seek legal status without first going home under a compromise framework floated Monday by a bipartisan group of senators, according to a source familiar with the plan.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Undocumented immigrants would be able to seek legal status without first going home under a compromise framework floated Monday by a bipartisan group of senators, according to a source familiar with the plan.
28 arrested during five-day ICE operation targeting criminal aliens
MILWAUKEE -- 28 individuals were arrested during a five-day U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- 28 individuals were arrested during a five-day U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives in Wisconsin.
Program granting work rights for childhood immigrants begins Wednesday
(CNN) -- Hundreds of thousands of people who entered the United States as children but without documentation can apply -- beginning Wednesday, August 15th -- to remain in and work in the country without fear of deportation for at least two years.
(CNN) -- Hundreds of thousands of people who entered the United States as children but without documentation can apply -- beginning Wednesday, August 15th -- to remain in and work in the country without fear of deportation for at least two years.
Local politicans, groups react after Supreme Court immigration ruling
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Supreme Court Monday, June 25th decided to reject key parts of Arizona's immigration law, but one part it left intact is causing controversy.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Supreme Court Monday, June 25th decided to reject key parts of Arizona's immigration law, but one part it left intact is causing controversy.
Immigration changes celebrated, criticized in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama's announcement on illegal immigration got swift reaction in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama's announcement on illegal immigration got swift reaction in Milwaukee.
Legal Matters: Arizona's Immigration Law
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday, April 25th in the Arizona Immigration Law.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday, April 25th in the Arizona Immigration Law.
White House officials host Hispanic summit
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 20 White House officials stopped at South Division High School Saturday.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 20 White House officials stopped at South Division High School Saturday.
Illegal immigrant caught using five-year-old's identity for work
BROOKFIELD -- Thousands of illegal immigrants are living in southeast Wisconsin.
BROOKFIELD -- Thousands of illegal immigrants are living in southeast Wisconsin.