immigration reform

Why Smart Investors Should Support Immigration Reform

For the first time in a generation, there seems to be political will on both sides of the aisle to pass new immigration legislation. It's an issue generally framed as a political or cultural one, but it has profound consequences for investors, businesses and the whole U.S. economy.

Immigrants Prove Highly Profitable for Private Prison Companies

The U.S. is locking up more illegal immigrants than ever, generating lucrative profits for the nation's largest prison companies, and an AP review shows the businesses have spent tens of millions of dollars lobbying lawmakers and contributing to campaigns.

The Lawsuits That Could Unravel American Apparel

The renegade clothing maker and retailer led by the outrageous Dov Charney faces high-drama legal problems worthy of a daytime soap: sexual harassment suits, a wage-and-hour suit, immigration problems and shareholder suits. But federal probes into accounting issues could be the biggest threats to its existence.

The Immigration Ruling: How Judge Bolton Made Her Calls

In short, she found that federal law trumps the struck-down parts of Arizona's law because they imposed burdens on legal immigrants that only the federal government can impose, and because the law would force the U.S. government to reallocate resources away from its priorities, something states can't do.

A Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Arizona's Immigration Law

U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton threw a monkey wrench into the deeply contentious debate over illegal immigration by declaring parts of Arizona's controversial immigration law to be unconstitutional. Backers of the bill, including Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, vow to keep fighting.

Immigration and Unemployment: A Toxic Mix

Polls show a link between the 8 million jobs lost during the Great Recession and a hostile attitude toward immigrants. These problems are adding to the pressure for new immigration policies -- and new jobs.

Is There a Solution to the Immigration Crisis?

Few U.S. public policy issues are more contentious than immigration. A panel at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business came up with 25 recommendations after a year of deliberation on the subject. The process started with a simple question: Just what is the U.S. trying to accomplish with immigration reform?

Obama Offers a Framework for Immigration Reform

In an attempt to get out in front of the growing controversy about illegal immigration, President Obama on Thursday outlined key principles that he believes can lead to comprehensive reform legislation and tighter border security. One thing he says is key: Republican support.

Will Curbing Illegal Immigration Harm the Economy?

Most Americans agree the nation's immigration policy needs revamping -- but disagree on whether undocumented workers benefit or hurt the economy. Clearing up common misconceptions would help in developing good policy changes.

The Growing Backlash Against Arizona's Immigration Law

Arizona's new immigration law has generated enormous controversy, and now it's producing real economic consequences. The latest move comes from Los Angeles, where the city council has voted to slash economic ties with the state.

Immigration Fears Are Back on the Front Burner

A recent Gallup poll finds 10% of Americans view immigration as the most important problem facing the country today, up from just 2% in April. Not surprisingly, most of the concern came from Western states.