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June 26, 2012

Republican Senator Jon Kyl suggests impeaching Obama

Think Progress reports Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) suggested impeaching President Obama, due to his policies on immigration during an appearance…
June 26, 2012

Justice Scalia's immigration dissent: The most 'colorful' passages

OPINION - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is known for his intellectual heft, conservative politics, and his colorful writing...
June 26, 2012

Sen. Harry Reid: Supreme Court ruling paves path to racial profiling

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Democrats and Republicans scrambled for election-year gain from the Supreme Court's ruling Monday that threw out…
June 26, 2012

Why we need a black-brown political coalition now more than ever

OPINION - It’s no coincidence that voter ID laws have been popping up in states with populations of black and…
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court decision on Arizona immigration law could still lead to racial profiling

OPINION - The Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona’s cruel anti-immigration statute is a mixed bag and a cautionary note for…
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court strikes most of controversial Arizona immigration law

theGRIO REPORT - The Supreme Court Monday struck down much of a controversial immigration law passed in 2010 by the…
June 25, 2012

This week could reshape Obama's presidency and campaign

ANALYSIS - This week could have major implications for Barack Obama's presidency and his re-election campaign, as the Supreme Court…
June 22, 2012

Obama says he will fight for immigration reform

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Obama tailored his re-election message of economic fairness and opportunity to his audience of…
June 18, 2012

Even after Obama’s immigration policy change, Haitian families’ dreams deferred

OPINION - President Obama appealed to Hispanic voters by protecting 'DREAMers' from deportation. But he has yet to address the…
June 18, 2012

Obama immigration move stumps Romney

BRUNSWICK, Ohio (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney refused to say in an interview that he would overturn President…
June 16, 2012

Immigration reform: 5 reasons Obama ordered the DREAM

OPINION - The president’s DREAM Act-ish executive order is an all-out effort to win Latino votes and put his rivals…
June 15, 2012

Obama interrupted during immigration remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama responded angrily to a reporter from a conservative online publication who interrupted him during…
June 15, 2012

Obama takes a bold step on immigration politics and policy

ANALYSIS - Obama's move could reshape both the political and policy debate around immigration and Hispanics in the United States...
June 15, 2012

Obama offers immunity to certain immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger illegal immigrants who came…
April 25, 2012

Supreme Court could reject Obama administration stance on Arizona immigration law

theGRIO REPORT - The conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday sounded very skeptical of the Obama administration's argument…
April 25, 2012

Supreme Court hearing on Arizona immigration law could reshape racial profiling debate

theGRIO REPORT - The Court's decision on the law, which will be debated in oral arguments on Wednesday, could play…
March 7, 2012

Latinos join modern civil rights march in Selma

Rev. Al Sharpton is leading a symbolic march from Selma to Montgomery to bring attention to controversial voting laws and…
February 3, 2012

Black drivers serve as decoys for US-Mexico human smugglers

In a strange new twist in the fight to stop illegal immigration between the U.S. and Mexico, federal authorities are…
January 30, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Alie Kabba, bridging African immigrant communities together

theGRIO's 100 - Alie Kabba is the executive director of the United African Organization, a Chicago-based group comprised of multiple…
January 12, 2012

Haiti earthquake 2 years later: Homeland Security has failed Haitian families

OPINION - Since Haiti's devastating quake two years ago today, many have been urging President Obama to take a simple…