This week, the Supreme Court voted 4-4 on President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) executive order, solidifying that immigration is clearly one of the most divisive issues in the nation. Because the justices failed to reach a decision in this matter, the action was not affirmed and will remain unresolved. If passed,...Read More

A new study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) found that undocumented immigrants in the United States pay roughly $11.6 billion in taxes every year. This number includes local and state taxes. On average, undocumented immigrants pay about 8% of their incomes in taxes. About Half of Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes Research...Read More

On Tuesday, May 31, the Obama administration engaged in a feud with a federal judge who was hearing a challenge to President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. The Obama administration stated that the judge overstepped his authority when he imposed sanctions on government attorneys for what the judge stated were ethics violations. During the judge’s...Read More