The Washington RegionLatest HeadlinesPhotosAn Emerging Community The Washington region is emerging as a hub for refugees of Burma, specifically for ethnic Chin. Local Counties See Surge in MinoritiesFueled by jobs attracting immigrants to suburbs, new census estimates find minorities outnumber whites in nearly one in ten counties nationwide. • Minority Surge, Civility Drop |
The Political DebateFor Republicans, Contest's Hallmark Is ImmigrationIn last-minute Iowa campaigns, candidates get riled up about illegal immigration. Hispanics Feeling Heat Of Immigration DebateHispanics across the United States are feeling anxious and discriminated against amid the intensifying debate over immigration and stepped-up enforcement, according to a new study. Issue of Illegal Immigration Is Quandary for DemocratsAfter debate, topic burst into forefront of primary campaign, as Democratic candidates broadly embrace immigrant-friendly policies but polls suggest voters want to hear a tougher message. States' Immigrant Policies DivergeWith federal law reform measures gridlocked, states are creating a patchwork of incongruous immigration laws likely to complicate installing any comprehensive, federally mandated bill later. |
The Border and BeyondMexico Calls U.S. Border Fence Severe Threat to EnvironmentReport urges U.S. Congress to seek alternative border protection measures, saying plans to extend border fence would threaten hundreds of plant species and animals. Deportees' Bittersweet HomecomingIllegal migration is a crucial safety valve for Honduras, where funds sent directly to families from relatives working in the United States, both legally and illegally, provide nearly one-third of the national income. •In Mexico, A Guest-Worker Program That Does Well by Migrants | VIDEO Graphic
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