Felicia Persaud applauds New York Senator Charles Schumer's July 18 announcement that he will focus on an economic argument for an immigration overhaul in the U.S. as he tries to revive the push for comprehensive immigration reform.

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New data shows that 90 of America's Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants, making the case for the need for immigration reform based on economic contributions. more>

While there was much emphasis on the many American veterans of war during the Memorial Day parades, lost in the many media tributes were the immigrants, especially new immigrants of recent years, who have served in the U.S. military on the frontlines of the battles in Iraq and Afghanistan as green card holders and now face deportation. more>

Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa's birthright bill now pales in comparison to Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee's proposal to build 20 federal prisons to house undocumented migrants. more>

President Obama described the failure of DREAM Act vote as 'my biggest disappointment'. Even though President Obama has been "persistent" and "determined" about DREAM, the reality hasn't been seen hopeful so far.  more>

As the debate over the controversial immigration enforcement Arizona law continues, a new campaign entitled 'Deport Pedro' has popped up across the Internet and through T-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other promotional items that many right-wingers are only too happy to tout. more>

VIDEO :: 2010 census means everyone will be counted. Some worry it will reshape political districts while others say it means more money from and more representation in Washington. From Texas, Vicente Arenas of KHOU 11 news reports. more>

A new poll suggests that increasing immigration from Haiti would likely carry political risk.

VIDEO :: According to a USA Today/Gallup poll, the majority of American people don't think the US should increase the number of Haitian immigrants it accepts. more>

VIDEO :: A reflection of the impact of the economic downturn on Latino immigrants. more>

The economic crisis that is taking thousands of American jobs [is] making the case for granting working papers to immigrants less strong. more>