Recent Articles
- Weekly Roundup, December 19th June 25, 2015
- Weekly Roundup, December 12th June 25, 2015
- Weekly Roundup, November 28th June 25, 2015
The FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 12th. Read some of the immigration-based commentary of the events below:
Soccer, Not Just a Pastime — but a Path to Citizenship via Nation Swell
Anti-Immigrant Group Says US Soccer Team’s Ethnic Make-Up Signals Lack Of Assimilation viaThink Progress
The Soccer Fan’s Argument for Immigration Reform via Bloomberg Businessweek
Also in immigration in the news this week:
“After years of documenting migration in Mexico, Spanish-born photographer Encarni Pindado began a new project that handed the equipment — disposable Kodak cameras — to the migrants themselves and people who interact with them along the way.” You can see select photos taken by migrants here
The new crisis at the border: undocumented and unaccompanied minors via The Los Angeles Times
Obama administration announces new steps to stem flow of immigrants at Texas border viaThe Washington Post
Innocents at the Border via The New York Times
Michelle Obama: Immigration is president’s top legislative priority via The Washington Post
UT/TT Poll: Sharp Lines Drawn on Immigration viaThe Texas Tribune
Immigrant-rights advocates sue Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio via MSNBC
Finally – have you seen the Welcome.Us video released in celebration of June as Immigrant Heritage Month? You can view it here: