Immigration
Canada Trying To Lure Silicon Valley Tech Workers
The Canadian government has launched an aggressive campaign to lure Silicon Valley tech workers frustrated by U.S. visa policies northward, just as Congress wrestles with a long-sought overhaul of America’s immigration system.
Facebook CEO’s Political Group, Labor Spar Over Immigration Reform
To the U.S. technology industry, there’s a dramatic shortfall in the number of Americans skilled in computer programming and engineering that is hampering business. To unions and some Democrats, it’s more sinister.
SF Archbishop Endorses Immigration Reform, Opposes Gay Rights Amendment
The Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco said on Monday that he endorsed the immigration reform bill currently under consideration in Congress, but opposed a gay rights amendment that could be added to the legislation.
Immigrant Raid Rumor Fuels Fear In Central Valley
The rumor spread like wildfire via phone calls, text messages and social media postings and has persisted now for more than three weeks: Immigration agents are rounding up unauthorized workers in Central California farming communities.
Protesters Seek Immigration Reform In Bay Area May Day Rallies
As many as a thousand protesters marched from San Francisco’s Mission District to Civic Center Plaza Wednesday afternoon to call for immigration reform as part of several May Day rallies in the Bay Area.
Alameda County Sheriff Urged To Stop Immigration Holds
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a resolution calling on Sheriff Greg Ahern to stop participating in a federal program that has led to the deportation of nearly 2,000 county residents since 2008.
Bipartisan Group Gathers In Menlo Park, Urges Immigration Reform
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice led a bipartisan gathering of elite politicians in Menlo Park on Tuesday to discuss the importance of moving ahead with national immigration reform.
Facebook CEO’s New Political Group Targets Immigration, Education
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other Silicon Valley leaders have formally launched a political group aimed at revamping immigration policy, boosting education and encouraging investment in scientific research.
Immigration Reform Activists Rally In Bay Area, Nationwide
Demonstrators were marching in the Bay Area as several rallies across California pushed for a change in the nation’s immigration policy.
Sen. Feinstein: Immigration Deal For Agricultural Workers Reached
California Senator Dianne Feinstein said Tuesday a tentative agreement has been reached to end a dispute over agriculture workers that has been part of negotiations on a sweeping immigration overhaul.
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