Tag Archives: Immigration reform

Group to hold organizing meeting for immigration reform coalition in Alachua County

By on April 18th, 2013 | Last updated: April 18, 2013 at 3:29 pm

Gainesville Interfaith Alliance for Immigrant Justice hopes to organize a coalition for immigration reform within Florida’s 3rd District. The group will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to plan for action.

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In the News: Boston conflicting reports, Immigration proposal released, Teachers sue over evaluation system, FDA bans generic OxyContin

By on April 17th, 2013 | Last updated: April 17, 2013 at 4:08 pm

Boston courthouse evacuated after FBI rebukes report of bomb suspect arrest – After contradicting reports, an official FBI statement was released saying no arrest has been made in connection with the Boston Marathon attack at this time. The Atlantic Wire [...]

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Illegal immigrant shares story of fear and uncertainty about her future

By and on April 3rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 3, 2013 at 5:29 pm

As discussion about immigration continues, Nina, an illegal immigrant, discusses her struggle to gain education and citizenship in the United States.

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Proposed bill raises immigration reform questions in Florida and nationally

By on January 30th, 2013 | Last updated: January 30, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Emotions run high as a nonpartisan bill on immigration reform was proposed Tuesday. Some say the nation needs to begin focusing more on the human aspect of the issue of immigration, not just legal implications.

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