TransWorldNews Current Releases http://transworldnews.com TransWorldNews Bringing Your News to the World Copyright TransWorldNews, Inc. RSSEngine 1.0.0.3 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:29:19 GMT 15 Current Releases http://transworldnews.com/images/twn_logo.gif http://transworldnews.com GOP Representatives Introduce Achieve Act to Counter DREAM Act, Which One Will Immigrants Favor? Washington, D.C. - After this years election it has become glaringly obvious that this country needs to tackle comprehensive immigration reform. And GOP lawmakers are getting a jump on reform by introducing new legislation to address the issue. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1214359 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1214359 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:07:12 GMT House GOP Introduces Immigration Bill, But Will it Offer Solutions to The Majority of Immigrants? Washington D.C. - Attempting to get the jump on immigration reform, GOP House members have introduced a bill that would expand STEM visas and expedite green cards. But what solutions are they offering to the hundreds of thousands of young immigra ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1213416 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1213416 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:19:02 GMT Jeb Bush to Pen Book about Immigration, Release Date in 2013 Miami, FL-Beloved former Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush plans to write a book dealing with the contentious issue of immigration for Threshold Editions a conservative branch of Simon & Schuster. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1156739 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1156739 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:03:14 GMT Deferred Action immigration Program Ahead of Schedule, Notifications Begin Going Out Washington, D.C. -It has been less than months since young immigrants, or Dreamers, were able to apply for deferred action to prevent deportation. And now some of those applicants will hear whether they will be able to stay in the country. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1155950 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1155950 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:43:81 GMT California City Considers Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Use Library Cards as ID Los Angeles, CA- The Los Angeles city Council voted unanimously to consider a proposal that would allow illegal immigrants to use their library cards as a legitimate form of identification that would allow them to open bank accounts and access ci ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1154885 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1154885 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:49:58 GMT Border Patrol Stops Flights Carrying Illegal Immigrants Back to Mexico Tucson, AZ- The federal government is putting an end to a seven year program, which cost $100 million, where illegal immigrants are flown back to Mexico. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1153359 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1153359 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:36:04 GMT California allows Drivers Licenses for Dreamers Sacramento, CA- While a number of states, including Arizona and Georgia have passed very tough immigration laws, California is enacting laws that will make the state friendlier to undocumented immigrants. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1140882 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1140882 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:20:78 GMT California Law Enforcement Critical of New Immigration Bill Los Angeles, CA- Several sheriffs and other law enforcement officials in California have spoken out against a new immigration law, the TRUST Act, awaiting Gov. Browns signature. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1140240 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1140240 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:43:65 GMT Florida Senator Advises Romney Not to Talk About Immigration until after the Election Tampa, FL- Latino advisers and operatives working alongside Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney stated he should avoid talking about immigration during his crucial speech at the Republican National Convention. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1140061 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1140061 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:43:62 GMT California Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Give Added Protections to Undocumented Immigrants Sacramento, CA- California lawmakers have passed the TRUST Act, which gives added protection from deportation and are now awaiting Gov. Browns signature. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1139340 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1139340 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:23:87 GMT Jeb Bush Warns GOP to Soften Tone on Immigration Tampa, FL- The Republican Party has descended on Tampa, ready to coronate Mitt Romney as their presidential candidate and present their party platform taking some tough stances on immigration and party favorite Jeb Bush. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1137661 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1137661 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:28:54 GMT Immigration Agents Sue Feds over Deferred Action Washington D.C. - Another constitutional showdown over immigration has begun as a group of ICE agents filed a lawsuit Thursday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1136343 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1136343 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:15:98 GMT Hispanic Leaders Takes Immigration Agenda to Party Conventions Washington, D.C. - A coalition of immigration advocates unveiled their platform which they intend to present to political leadership at both party conventions in Tampa and Charlotte. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1136052 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1136052 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:51:44 GMT GOP Convention Platform Takes Tough Stance on Illegal Immigration Tampa, FL- Even though the Republican Party Platform wont be cemented until next Monday prior to the start of the convention, their hard-hitting stance towards illegal immigration is getting a great deal of attention. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1134535 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1134535 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:33:06 GMT Federal Court Blocks Provision of Alabama Immigration Law, Leaves Papers Please Intact Birmingham, AL- As children all across the country head back to school, undocumented students and parents in Alabama no longer have to worry since schools will no longer be required to inquire about their legal status. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1134249 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1134249 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:38:44 GMT New York Mayor Bloomberg Urges Romney and Obama to Address Immigration Reform New York, NY- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging both Presidential candidates to address the issue of immigration reform in their election campaigns. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1130209 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1130209 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:10:37 GMT Romneys VP Pick, Paul Ryan, Could Be a Problem on the Issue of Immigration Washington, D.C. - The Latino vote is crucial in the 2012 Presidential -Campaign, so hard stances on immigration could present a problem for Romney now that hes tapped Paul Ryan to be his Vice President. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1129090 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1129090 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:55:96 GMT New Legal Challenges Put Arizona Immigration Law on Hold Phoenix, AZ- Despite the fact that the Supreme Court held up the papers please provision of Arizonas immigration law, it is a long way from implementation because of new legal challenges. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1127422 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1127422 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:45:25 GMT Senate Democrats Push To Have the DREAM Act Included in Party Platform Washington, D.C.- With President Obamas 2012 re-election campaign in full swing some Democratic Lawmakers are pushing the administration to include the DREAM Act in the Party Platform http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1126043 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1126043 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:38:87 GMT What are the Requirements for Deferred Action for Young Immigrants? New York, NY- With just a week to go before the USCIS begins taking applications for deferred action, many of the hopeful dreamers may be wondering what type of documentation they will need to prove their eligibility. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1124544 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1124544 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:16:27 GMT