Posts Tagged Undocumented Immigrants
Report: Undocumented immigrants add nearly $700 million to Virginia economy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 30, 2024
A new report from a left-leaning tax group says undocumented immigrants add nearly $700 million to Virginia’s economy. The numbers are disputed by some, however, as Brad Kutner reports.
Prince William County Set to End Agreement with Federal Immigration Officials
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 18, 2020
Credit: ICE
Should local law enforcement officials carry out federal immigration enforcement? Fewer local governments in Virginia are willing to enter into agreements with the federal government. Michael Pope reports.
State Officials Weighing Emergency Medicaid Services for Undocumented Immigrants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 12, 2020
Credit: CDC
Undocumented immigrants are being hit hard by the COVID-19 health crisis, and access to health care is a major stumbling block for many. But, Virginia could take action to increase availability of testing and treatment. Michael Pope reports.
COVID-19 Benefits: Should Virginia Provide Them to Undocumented Immigrants?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 20, 2020
Should state and local governments in Virginia be helping undocumented immigrants who are being left behind in federal recovery programs? Michael Pope reports.
Advocates Say They Want More Protections for Immigrants With Driver Privilege Cards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 16, 2020
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Next week, lawmakers will be considering an amendment to a bill allowing driver’s privilege cards for undocumented immigrants. Michael Pope has the story.
State Democrats Want Increased Protections for Undocumented Immigrants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 17, 2020
Undocumented immigrants in Virginia may be on the verge of getting new protections. Michael Pope reports.
Could Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Split Democrats in January?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 29, 2019
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Should undocumented immigrants be able to get a Virginia driver’s license? As Michael Pope reports, that’s a question members of the General Assembly will be tackling in January.
Advocates Look for Warning Signs from ICE in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2019
Credit: ICE
This past weekend undocumented immigrants across Virginia braced for raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As of Tuesday, those threats appear not to have materialized. Still advocates say there’s been an uptick in safety checkpoints. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Lawmakers to Discuss Driver’s Licences for Undocumented Immigrants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2018
Credit: AP Photo/Cliff Owen
Hundreds of advocates for immigrants will be in Richmond Wednesday for a contentious committee hearing. As Michael Pope reports, the hearing will consider a bill that would provide documents to the undocumented.
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