Weekly Roundup, December 12th

Immigration in the news this week:

Preparing for Immigration Reform, and Warning of Potential Fraud via New York Times

Five GOP immigration myths via Boston Globe

Only the Beginning: The Economic Potential of Executive Action on Immigration via Immigration Impact

Obama’s Immigration Move Benefits Democrats Where It Counts via New York Times

Gay and Trans Immigrants May Not Find a Reprieve in Obama’s Executive Action via Vice News

Demand Intensifies for Nonprofit Immigration Lawyers via NBC News

Congress Approves $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill That Leaves Obama’s Immigration Reforms Intact via CBS SF Bay Area 

Unauthorized Immigrant Population Trends for States, Birth Countries and Regions via Pew Research

Number of states challenging Obama on immigration grows to 24 via Los Angeles Times

MEDIA PIECE 2 – video clip

“President Obama has just announced a new executive order on immigration. This is great news, but be careful! Educate yourself and your loved ones before applying and don’t get scammed.” Learn the details here in this clip prepared by Immigration Equality: [EMBED VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwoO4tc4TuY]