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Six states received more than $1 billion each in tax revenue from undocumented immigrants. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Undocumented immigrants paying nearly $100 billion in taxes annually

A new report found undocumented immigrants are paying substantial taxes in Maryland and nationwide. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy …

U.S. Census takers are beginning their door-to-door surveys of Baltimore residents, but will also be setting up mobile sites where people can get help filling out census questionnaires. (Adobe Stock)

U.S. Census-Takers Target Baltimore to Boost Response Rate

BALTIMORE -- There may be a knock on your door soon, as the U.S. Census Bureau is following up door-to-door with households in Maryland that have not …

Latinos have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection of any race or ethnic group in Maryland, according to the Maryland Department of Health. (Wikimedia Commons)

MD Latinos Devastated by COVID-19 to Get Assistance

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The coronavirus pandemic is hitting the Latino community particularly hard across the nation, and in Maryland, Latino residents in …

Howard County Coalition for Immigrant Justice is calling on Maryland officials to stop what they see as excessive practices by ICE. (Casa de Maryland)

MD Activists Pressure Officials to Break Ties with ICE

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Outrage over Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices in Maryland has spurred immigrant rights groups to host a rally this …

The primary species of Christmas trees grown in Maryland are Scotch Pine, White Pine, Blue Spruce and three fir species: Douglas, Fraser and Canaan. (LloydTheVoid/Pixabay)

Christmas Tree Growers Lose Workers to Immigration Restrictions

ELKTON, Md. – Christmas trees will be available this holiday season, although growers say they've had a tougher time getting Balsam, Frasier …

Lawful permanent residents (LPR) are eligible for public benefits after they have resided as legal residents of the U.S. for five years. (Pixabay)

Should Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits Lose Green Cards?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – People can now officially weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration to punish legal permanent residents who have used …

While residential use of chlorpyrifos is banned in the US, only Hawaii has halted its use in agriculture. (Pixabay)

Labor, Environmental Groups Seek Ban of Chlorpyrifos

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A federal judge heard final arguments Monday in a case challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's decision not to ban a …

According to Earthjustice, every day starting at dawn, teenage and adult farmworkers labor by hand in fields covered with toxic pesticides. (Pixabay)

MD Farmworkers Sue EPA Over Pesticide-Training Materials

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Farmworkers are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to make pesticide safety training mandatory across …

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and other attorneys general want Congress to pass a bill allowing people with Temporary Protected Status to upgrade to permanent resident status. (Molly Adams/Flickr)

Maryland AG Urges Congress to Keep Temporary Protected Status

BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Tuesday that he has signed on to a coalition of 19 states and the District of …

Maryland is home to the fourth-largest community of Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status in the nation, some 20,000 people according to the New York-based Center for Migration Studies. (Pixabay)

Support Growing for Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- As the Trump administration moves forward with plans to end the protected status of thousands of immigrants who fled conflicts and …

Children's advocates say Maryland's children of immigrant families need equal opportunities to enroll in early-education programs. (woodleywonderworks/Flickr)

Report: Disparities Greatest for MD's Children of Color

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A new report reveals the persistent disparities for children of color and those in immigrant families, in Maryland and across …

Researchers say despite fears across the country that immigrants increase crime, just the opposite is true. (md.gov)

Researchers: Immigrants Don't Increase Crime

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- As President Donald Trump continues to act on campaign promises to deport undocumented immigrants, a new study shows that U.S…

A caravan from the Republican National Convention to the Democratic National Convention plans to stop at the Tubman House in Baltimore. (National Parks Service)

People's Caravan Will Stop in Maryland

BALTIMORE - Grassroots organizers from across the country are taking their "pledge of resistance" from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland…

A ruling by a federal judge requiting the release of 50,000 immigrants' names and addresses has many worried it will mean they'll be deported. (Rrodrickbeiler/iStockphoto)

Immigrants Worried Order Could Put Some at Risk for Deportation

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Thousands of undocumented immigrants are worried that the information they provided to sign up for President Obama's "Dreamers" …

The goal of Unidos, a new smartphone app, is to encourage Latinos to vote. (ca.gov)

New App to Get Out the Latino Youth Vote

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Immigrants have a lot at stake in this year's presidential campaign, and a new smartphone app aims to help get out the vote on …

Nine of 10 Hispanic adults in Prince George's County don't have health insurance. (La Clinica del Pueblo)

Maryland Addressing Lack of Health Care for Hispanics

HYATTSVILLE, Md. - Maryland's Hispanic community has grown to about 10 percent of the total population, and many don't have health insurance…

The lack of contraception in refugee settlements threatens the health of pregnant women and girls and the well-being of their families. (Karam Foundation)

Aid Group: Refugees Need Family Planning Services

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - More than 5 million Syrians have fled war and poverty in their country. More than half of them are women and girls, many of whom are …

Immigrants who might be affected by the programs known as DACA and DAPA are especially concerned about the future of a U.S. Supreme Court case after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. (Avidcreative/iStockphoto)

Justice's Death Leaves Questions about Immigrants' Case

BALTIMORE - Advocates for immigrants' rights are working through the implications of the unexpected vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, trying to …

Research links children�s health to school success. (alexramos10/pixabay.com)

Hispanic Kids in Maryland More Likely to be Uninsured

BALTIMORE, Md. - Hispanic children in Maryland are more than twice as likely as other kids to have no health insurance, says a new national report…

More than 65,000 English-language learners are enrolled in Maryland public schools. (AFS USA/flickr.com)

Helping Immigrants Succeed in Maryland Public Schools

BALTIMORE - A state task force is extending its study of ways to improve public education for immigrant children in Maryland. The number of English-…

PHOTO: Immigration activists await the arrival of Capitol Hill police in the office of Virginia congresswoman Barbara Comstock. Photo credit: Julie Karant.

Immigration Activists Occupy Congress

WASHINGTON - Calling the nation's broken immigration system a "moral crisis," activists Wednesday occupied scores of congressional offices - including…

PHOTO: President Obama's executive order on immigration could affect more than 500,000 people in the Maryland-Virginia region. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Immigration Reformers: The Ball is In Congress’ Court

WASHINGTON - More than 500,000 people living in the Maryland-Virginia region could be touched by the executive order on immigration President Obama an…

PHOTO: Jaime Contreras, 32BJ SEIU vice president, says Maryland's Latino voters are watching wage issues this election. Photo courtesy of 32BJ SEIU.

Maryland Latino Voters Focused on Wages

BALTIMORE - According to Jaime Contreras, 32BJ SEIU vice president, big issues for Maryland's Latino voters this election season include school …

PHOTO: A state-by-state analysis finds a positive economic effect in Maryland if undocumented immigrants are granted a pathway to legal status. Photo credit: OSHA.GOV

New Report: Immigration Reform = Jobs + Income Boost for MD

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants could increase jobs and incomes in Maryland, according to a new state-…

Photo: University of Maryland student Ricky Campos rallied with thousands of other immigration reform activists at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Rally-Goers' Threat: "G.O.P - R.I.P."

WASHINGTON - Hundreds of immigration-reform activists, including immigrants from Maryland, rallied on Capitol Hill Wednesday demanding action from …

PHOTO: The U.S. Senate is moving ahead with legislation that will provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Photo credit: AmericanProgress.org

Breaking News: U.S. Senate Advances Immigration Overhaul

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Billions of dollars for border security and a massive buildup of border-patrol agents are keeping an immigration overhaul alive - …

PHOTO: Children of immigrant families rally on Capitol Hill. Photo credit: First Focus

High Stakes for Children in Immigration Reform

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - As a U.S. Senate committee prepares to vote this week on a sweeping immigration reform bill, advocates for children say it contains …

Photo: Tens of thousands of immigration reform advocates will rally in Washington, D.C., this week. Photo courtesy: 32BJ SEIU

Maryland Momentum at Immigration Reform Rally

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Immigration reform supporters from Maryland will be among the tens of thousands rallying at the U.S. Capitol this week. They say …

Maryland DREAM Act Receives DNC Attention

BALTIMORE - Maryland's DREAM Act received a few shout-outs at the Democratic National Convention. The state law is being challenged on the ballot in …

Legal Aid: Many MD Farmworkers Cut Off From Legal Help

BALTIMORE - Harvest season is under way in Maryland, and as farmworkers dig in so do human rights watchdogs. Wage theft, unsanitary conditions and …

PHOTO: First page of the I-821D application: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Applications for DREAM Act Alternative Accepted Today

BALTIMORE - Young people brought to the United States as children by undocumented parents can start applying today for temporary two-year work permits…

“Show Your Papers”: More Legal Challenges to Come for S.B. 1070?

BALTIMORE - One decision is on the books, and there's talk already about future challenges concerning Arizona's immigration law. The U.S. Supreme …

“Human Rights Lawyering” Comes to Maryland

BALTIMORE - "Human rights lawyering" is a new mission for Maryland Legal Aid, which has been selected as a project partner to explore ways to …

New Team Approach to De-tangle Legal Crises

BALTIMORE, Md. - Legal Aid offices in Maryland are used to seeing desperation; the attorneys say they see it every day. However, they cannot always …

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