Self-Deportation Program Raises Skepticism August 13, 2008 Charles Kuck is president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and discusses the belief by some that a government ad campaign is employing scare tactics to pressure undocumented workers to self-deport. Kuck is joined by lawyer and Spanish-language radio host Jay Marks, who shares what his listeners are saying about the self-deportation program. Self-Deportation Program Raises Skepticism Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93558736/93558730" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Government Ads Nudge Immigrants To Self-Deport August 13, 2008 An unusual advertising campaign in Spanish-language newspapers and radio stations calls for undocumented immigrants to turn themselves in. The ads are part of a new self-deportation program sponsored by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). James T. Hayes, who heads the program, explains the ad campaign and whether it's working. Government Ads Nudge Immigrants To Self-Deport Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93558733/93558729" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Vicente Fox on U.S. Immigration May 28, 2008 Former Mexican President Vicente Fox discusses Mexico's war on drugs, the alarming number of young women in the country whose murders remain unsolved, and why he takes issue with U.S. border fences. Fox also weighs in on the race for the White House. Vicente Fox on U.S. Immigration Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90883427/90883420" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Experts Discuss Myths about Latino Kids May 6, 2008 New census data shows that about a quarter of children younger than five in the U.S. are of Hispanic decent. Pedro Noguera, professor of education at New York University; and Jeffrey Passel, from the Pew Hispanic Center, discuss the rising number of Latino children and what it means for America. Experts Discuss Myths about Latino Kids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90216206/90216202" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Voters, Candidates Weigh Illegal Immigration in Virginia November 5, 2007 It was once considered a staple of federal law enforcement, but state and local governments across the country are now attempting to influence the movement of undocumented workers and their families. Residents in Prince William County, Va., where recently passed anti-illegal immigration measures are on the minds of voters, are preparing for upcoming local elections. Voters, Candidates Weigh Illegal Immigration in Virginia Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15996993/15996992" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bill Giving Children Path to Citizenship Blocked October 24, 2007 Democrats failed to win a key test vote Wednesday on a measure to allow certain illegal immigrant children to put themselves on a path to citizenship if they go to college or join the military. Bill Giving Children Path to Citizenship Blocked Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15604139/15604085" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Businesses Feel Effects of Raids on Illegal Labor October 15, 2007 In recent months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have raided factories, farms and restaurants across the country — arresting laborers allegedly working in the U.S. illegally. Guests discuss how the crackdown has affected businesses that rely on an immigrant work force. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15292417/15292414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Agency Head Defends Immigration Raids October 5, 2007 The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is stepping-up its efforts to find and arrest illegal immigrants. Julie Myers, who leads ICE, explains how and why the agency conducts the raids and responds to widespread criticism of the agency's efforts. Agency Head Defends Immigration Raids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15030342/15030337" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Feds Sue Illinois Over Worker-Verification Law October 3, 2007 The Department of Homeland Security is suing Illinois over its new law to keep employers there from enrolling in a federal program that verifies the legal status of job applicants. Lawmakers and rights groups say the E-Verify system is flawed. Feds Sue Illinois Over Worker-Verification Law Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14962703/14962673" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Human Rights Commission Critical of Crackdown October 3, 2007 The Human Rights Commission is critical of Prince William County's tough stance on illegal immigration. Chris Labiosa, vice-chairman of the county's Human Rights Commission, discusses his group's most significant concerns with the resolution and their plans to fire back if those concerns are not addressed. Human Rights Commission Critical of Crackdown Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14945031/14945025" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Virginia County's Immigration Crackdown Stalls October 3, 2007 Officials in Prince William County passed a controversial resolution earlier this year to crack down on illegal immigrants. But county officials have delayed the plan — which aims to deny civil services to illegal immigrants and increase police checks — because of a lack of funding. Prince William County Executive Craig Gerhart explains the latest developments. Virginia County's Immigration Crackdown Stalls Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14945028/14945024" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Farmers Worry About Immigration Crackdown September 18, 2007 The government wants to hold employers accountable if they can't show that their workers have valid Social Security numbers. Farmers say doing so could put them out of business — an estimated 70 percent of agricultural workers in the U.S. are undocumented. Farmers Worry About Immigration Crackdown Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14509724/14509706" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Student Facing Deportation Fights for DREAM September 10, 2007 College student Juan Gomez is facing deportation from Florida back to Colombia, the country he and his family left when he was a child. He recently received a stay of deportation and is working to persuade Congress to pass the DREAM Act. Student Facing Deportation Fights for DREAM Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14290798/14290781" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Searching for Skilled High-Tech Workers September 7, 2007 Some employers say they are having trouble finding adequately skilled workers. Are foreign-born workers the solution? Microsoft thinks so — this fall, the company is opening a software development center in British Columbia to attract qualified computer scientists who can't get visas to work in the U.S. Searching for Skilled High-Tech Workers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14241565/14241558" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Politics of Enforcing Immigration Law August 22, 2007 As the federal government steps up raids on businesses that employ illegal immigrants, officers are arresting people who have lived in the country for years, and may have American-born children. Guests discuss increased enforcement, and the changing politics of the immigration debate. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nationn' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13867625/13867621" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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