IRA MEHLMAN

Type: Person

Name: IRA MEHLMAN

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Senior Standout Chaza Banda faces college doubts because she's not a citizen

The Shaw High School senior, who emigrated from Zambia in 2005, obtained a Social Security number, found a job and got busy applying to colleges. Banda overcame hardships growing up in Africa and the deaths of both her parents to become a student leader ... [Published The Plain Dealer - May 19 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Immigration Law, Ohio University, Miami (Florida, United States)

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 2 reports

Analysis: In new era, another try at amnesty

LOS ANGELES In 1986, lawmakers decided the problem of illegal immigration had to be dealt with. More than 3 million people were living in the United States after crossing the border illegally or overstaying their visas.A new law signed by President Ronald ... [Published Appeal-Democrat.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Legalization, Illegal Immigration, Workers, Center for American Progress

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration reform too late to fix one big problem, studies say

Immigration reform aims to fix a migrant worker system that all sides say is broken. But demographic and economic trends in Mexico mean the era of cheap migrant labor flooding American fields is nearing an end, two studies say. Two recent studies suggest ... [Published Christian Science Monitor - May 10 2013]

Entities: Mexico, Immigration Reform, Workers, Immigration

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

In Los Angeles, 1 in 10 residents is an illegal immigrant, study says

A new study looks at California's illegal immigrant population in detail, providing insights on how immigration reform proposals in Washington could affect the community nationwide. A report released Tuesday suggests that one quarter of the illegal immigrant ... [Published Christian Science Monitor - May 09 2013]

Entities: Los Angeles, Immigration, IRA MEHLMAN

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration Reform 2013: Why Green Cards For Same-Sex Couples Could Be A No Go

Even with such overwhelming public support for gay rights, the inclusion of an amendment to allow same-sex couples to sponsor their foreign-born spouses’ green cards continues to remain a hot-button issue for lawmakers.Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., followed ... [Published International Business Times UK - May 09 2013]

Entities: Homosexuality, Marco Rubio, Tamar Jacoby, Immigration Reform

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration reform could unite children, parents

WASHINGTON -- Thousands of foster care children in California may be reunited with their parents if immigration reform passes in Congress.Currently, millions of children -- even those who are U.S. citizens -- risk becoming "immigration orphans" if their ... [Published Inside Bay Area - May 03 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Deportation, Immigration Reform, IRA MEHLMAN, Orphans

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Federation For American Immigration Reform

Thousands fill streets to march for May Day

Participants passionate about immigration reformEnergized by the possibility of immigration reform, thousands of demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles Wednesday taking part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress to enact legislation ... [Published Our Weekly - May 03 2013]

Entities: IRA MEHLMAN, Immigration, Federation For American Immigration Reform, Service Employees International Union

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Arrests, violence mark May Day protests in Seattle

Hundreds of sign-carrying, flag-waving demonstrators jammed downtown streets Wednesday in a series of May Day marches and rallies -- some at the peak of afternoon rush hour -- protesting capitalism, promoting worker rights and pushing for changes in federal ... [Published GOPUSA - May 02 2013]

Entities: Seattle, Protesters, Seattle Times Co, Pablo Alvarado, Arrests

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Violence erupts at May Day protests

Hundreds of sign-carrying, flag-waving demonstrators jammed downtown streets Wednesday in a series of May Day marches and rallies — some at the peak of afternoon rush hour — protesting capitalism, promoting worker rights and pushing for changes in federal ... [Published Seattle Times - May 02 2013]

Entities: Seattle, Immigration, Pablo Alvarado

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration rights activists stage May Day marches

May Day demonstrations don’t resonate with most AmericansLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Energized by the possibility of immigration reform, about 2,000 demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles today at took part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress ... [Published Our Weekly - May 02 2013]

Entities: Immigration, IRA MEHLMAN, Federation For American Immigration Reform, Los Angeles, Service Employees International Union

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration Reform In The Spotlight For 'May Day'

Posted:Updated:Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:28 AM ESTPosted by: Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio, Digital News Editor / Producer - emailLos Angeles, CA -(FOX 11 / CNS) Energized by the possibility of immigration reform, thousands of demonstrators will press Congress ... [Published KTTV Fox 11 - May 01 2013]

Entities: Immigration Reform, IRA MEHLMAN, Immigration, Federation For American Immigration Reform, Organism

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration reform bill’s path to citizenship draws criticism from both sides

Register with the government. Submit fingerprints. Pass background checks. Pay fines, application fees and taxes. Remain employed. Wait 10 years to apply for a green card. Learn English.Those are among the major hurdles immigrants currently in the country ... [Published Tucson Citizen - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Immigration Reform, IRA MEHLMAN, Legalization, United States

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...for virtually every job in the country," said Ira Mehlman, a spokesman for the anti-legalization Federation for American Immigration Reform. "people whose jobs are not threatened right now will find themselves in competition with these workers."

Analysis: In new era, another try at amnesty [Published Appeal-Democrat.com - May 15 2013]

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Immigration reform could unite children, parents [Published Inside Bay Area - May 03 2013]
Thousands fill streets to march for May Day [Published Our Weekly - May 03 2013]
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Arrests, violence mark May Day protests in Seattle [Published GOPUSA - May 02 2013]
Violence erupts at May Day protests [Published Seattle Times - May 02 2013]
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Immigration rights activists stage May Day marches [Published Our Weekly - May 02 2013]
Immigration Reform In The Spotlight For 'May Day' [Published KTTV Fox 11 - May 01 2013]
Immigration reform bill’s path to citizenship d... [Published Tucson Citizen - Apr 22 2013]
Rubio Turns To Hard Sell On Immigration [Published Fox News Latino - Apr 19 2013]
Mark Reardon: Day Two At The FAIR Conference [Published CBS St Louis - Apr 19 2013]
Conservative talk radio takes up immigration fi... [Published SCPR - Apr 19 2013]
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Immigrants want voice in reforms [Published Abilene Reporter - Apr 14 2013]
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Join us for a live chat on immigration reform [Published Seattle Times - Jan 31 2013]