Latest in: Immigration
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Trump vows to deport up to three million immigrants ‘immediately’
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will deport two to three million undocumented immigrants “immediately” upon taking office. He also insisted that a wall will be built between the United States and Mexico. In his first...November 13, 2016 954 0 -
‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’ rallying cry echoes at American University
A rally of religious leaders, interfaith activists, academics and students at the American University pledged to work toward thwarting religious discrimination and bigotry in accordance with American ideals of pluralism and inclusiveness. Assembling under the banner...October 25, 2016 1661 1 -
All six 2016 American Nobel Laureates are immigrants
How critically immigrants contribute to United States’ scientific and technological superiority over other countries was evident this week after it emerged that all six American recipients of 2016 Nobel Prizes announced so far are immigrants. The...October 11, 2016 3059 0 -
US to admit 110,000 refugees in 2017 : State Department
The United States will welcome 110,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2017, as it works to address the gigantic refugee crisis facing the world. “This is a 57 percent increase over FY 2015 and is consistent with...October 5, 2016 1140 0 -
New Study : Immigrants help US economy, innovation; do not take American jobs
Immigrants significantly help the US economy and they do not take American jobs or low wages, a new study says, debunking several assumptions to the contrary being aired in the election year. “Immigration is integral to...September 24, 2016 1585 0 -
Immigrants stimulate economic growth, bring vitalilty: NY, London, Paris Mayors
Mayors of three largest Western cities and centers of civilization – New York, London and Paris – have cautioned against demonization of immigrants in the backdrop of recent violent incidents and called for an inclusive collaborative...September 20, 2016 1162 0 -
‘Smart thinking, not big capital, helps realize the American dream’
Like a majority of immigrants Shahid Hashmi came to the United States possessing just a few hundred dollars. But he also had something else, which few immigrants had – a Masters’ in Business Administration Yet, much of...September 1, 2016 1769 1 -
Most Americans disprove Mexican border wall
Most Americans continue to hold their views on erecting a border wall along the Mexican border as a way to resolve the immigration issues, with 61% expressing their opposition to the idea of wall, while 36%...August 25, 2016 1011 0 -
Trump regrets his abrasive style – Will there be a course correction?
Signaling a late realization of his abrasive campaign style, Republican candidate Donald Trump has regretted things that may have caused personal pain. The admission coincides with a shake-up in his campaign management aimed at revitalizing his...August 19, 2016 805 0 -
‘Let’s build bridges, not walls; We will all be stronger’
As millions of refugees face hardships and uncertain future, the United Nations has appealed to countries including the United States to keep reaching out to people in need because “we will all be stronger” by building...August 12, 2016 1110 0
