Latest Human migration Stories
New study refutes denial of due process charges WASHINGTON, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As ICE nears completion of the nation-wide activation of the Secure Communities program, which facilitates the identification and removal of aliens who are arrested for other crimes through automated fingerprint matching, the record of arrests and removals continue to show the program is effective and beneficial to U.S. communities. A new report from the Center for Immigration...
The decision to no longer seek the deportation of most young undocumented immigrants in this country is a step in the right direction. ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rev. Larry Snyder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), issued the following statement today in response to the President's announcement regarding immigration reform: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081008/CCUSALOGO) "CCUSA believes that the administration's...
Visa Infinite provides cardholders unprecedented access to some of the world's top artists and musical experiences TORONTO, June 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Building on its portfolio of premium and unique account holder experiences, Visa announces the launch of the Visa Infinite Music Series, an exclusive benefits program that gives Visa Infinite account holders once-in-a-lifetime access to some of the world's most popular artists through intimate events and VIP concert experiences....
Research defuses belief that immigration threatens national identity Much of the fervor fueling the anti-immigration debate is shaped by the belief that immigrants—legal and otherwise—are somehow a threat to our national identity. Americans, some critics believe, venerate a set of ideals and attitudes that are distinctly American. But do immigrants honor these same values? They do, says Deborah Schildkraut, associate professor of political science at Tufts University, who...
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau reported today that foreign-born households are, on average, larger than native households, have more children under age 18, and are more likely to be multigenerational. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) The average size of foreign-born households (3.4 people) was larger than that of native-born households (2.5 people). About 62 percent of foreign-born family households included...
NEW ORLEANS and COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At the International CTIA WIRELESS Show, The House of Marley, a collection of premium quality, earth-friendly personal audio and lifestyle products, will be showcasing their latest mobile-friendly products at Booth #1139 in Hall B1. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120509/NY03635 ) The International CTIA WIRELESS Show, the most comprehensive marketplace for mobile innovation and technology in North...
Left Behind: Life and Death Along the U.S. Border – http://bit.ly/IYkOCi – from photographer Jonathan Hollingsworth examines the human element of illegal immigration as Arizona’s precedent-setting SB 1070 anti-illegal immigration law comes before the U.S. Supreme Court. New York, NY/ Stockport, England (PRWEB) April 23, 2012 Between 2001 and 2011, 1,911 foreign nationals have died in the deserts of Southern Arizona. All have passed through the doors of the Pima County Forensic...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Latino Policy Coalition (LPC) submitted an official complaint for the Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the human rights record of the United States of America. The 10 page complaint charges the U.S. with routinely and consistently violating human rights by officially causing the de facto misappropriation and removal of at least an estimated 46,000 children from...
With the global recession and the food price spike of 2008, one would expect migrants to be particularly affected, but a recent University of Illinois study revealed migrants in at least one Central Illinois county to be surprisingly resilient in their ability to control their environment through work, particularly women. "Women appear to be more flexible and resourceful. When they lose their jobs, they start looking for other options," said Gale Summerfield, U of I community development...
Canadian fans and their friends can make it to the Stanley Cup® Final, even if their team doesn't TORONTO, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Hockey fans are some of the most passionate and loyal fans alive, spending each season riding the incredible highs and disappointing lows that come along with true dedication to the game. This year, Visa, a proud sponsor of the NHL®, is once again celebrating this unique mix of passion and loyalty with the return of its Hockey Love...
