Foreign-born residents put more into economy than they take out of it, according to report. Immigrant Contributions to the Golden State 2010″ * 27 percent (9.9 million) of California residents are immigrants, a rate higher than any other state in the nation. * Immigrants and their children make up 41 percent of California’s population. Of [...]

Is Immigration Reform a Stimulus for the Economy? If immigrants had an opportunity to buy a home and a new car or buy that big T.V without fear of deportation they would. not that they don’t already buy  things such as clothing , food and inexpensive cars. but they would contribute more to this economy [...]

The probe focuses on potential abuse of power against Maricopa County officials who disagree with him. Arpaio is known for his controversial immigration policies. Reporting from Denver – A federal grand jury is investigating Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff known for his aggressive stance on illegal immigration, for possible abuses of power in launching investigations [...]

Immigration Overhaul in 2010 By Ruben Navarrette Jr. It’s time again for New Year’s resolutions, especially if Congress and the White House really plan to reopen the explosive immigration debate in 2010. Whether or not they do depends on which part of the political carnival you’re looking at. This week, the Los Angeles Times reported [...]