U.S. military member calls on Congress: 'Honor my service by not deporting my family'

Cesar Vargas is doing his part by defending the nation as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. He’s now asking federal legislators to do their part and defend his undocumented loved ones.

“I was …

'I deserve citizenship': DACA recipient makes power plea for relief in new ad

A young undocumented immigrant is making a powerful and heart-wrenching plea for permanent relief in a new ad set to run on major networks in the coming weeks. 

Miryam, a Deferred Action for Childhood …

Senate parliamentarian may have worked to deport immigrants as trial attorney, report says

Senate staffer and parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who has twice rejected immigration provisions for inclusion in the budget reconciliation package, may have worked to deport immigrants when she …

'Immigrants have waited long enough': House Democrats urge Senate to disregard parliamentarian

Senate Democrats have to date presented two different immigration proposals for inclusion in the budget reconciliation bill. Despite precedent for this process, Senate staffer and parliamentarian …

'I see that you don't want to respond': Sinema mostly ignores DACA recipient pleading for relief

Karina Ruiz, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and leader who volunteered to help elect Kyrsten Sinema in 2018, had a very straightforward question for the Arizona senator …

Senate Democrats propose immigration 'Plan B' to parliamentarian. Or they can just act on their own

Congressional Democrats said following Senate staffer and parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s nonbinding opinion against the inclusion of immigration provisions in the budget reconciliation bill …

DHS secretary announces rule to protect DACA, urges permanent relief through reconciliation

The Biden administration on Monday announced the awaited federal rule intended to “preserve and fortify” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the popular and successful Obama-era …

'Do your job and deliver for the people of Arizona,' DACA recipient tells Sinema, Kelly

Young immigrants are truly relentless, especially when it comes to protecting their families and communities. Following a massive rally in Washington, D.C., Tuesday that demanded Democrats ensure that …

'Democrats still have the power': Massive rally demands legalization stay in reconciliation package

Thousands of immigrants and allies on Tuesday marched to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters before gathering in front of the U.S. Capitol for a rally that also featured top …

Parliamentarian has requested more information regarding immigration proposal, Senate Democrats say

Just days after Senate Democrats made their case for the inclusion of immigration provisions in the $3.5 trillion spending package to parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, Senate Judiciary Committee …

Biden, Schumer hamstrung on infrastructure by new ruling from parliamentarian

Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate Parliamentarian, snuck in a new ruling last Friday before the Senate took off for Memorial Day recess—a bizarre ruling. McDonough, an ostensibly nonpartisan official …