The Daily Fix

Offering perspective on today's issues

Senate measure would make immigration problem worse

You would think the way our politicians are drafting and voting on immigration legislation our economy is red hot and flush with unfilled jobs.

EDITORIAL: Driver's license is wrong turn on immigration

State Sen. Frank Mrvan's plan to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, like a similar plan in Illinois, opens a real can of worms.

Filmmaker addresses illegal immigration for Hobart crowd

HOBART | A burst of laughter came from a crowd of about 100 people Sunday as they watched U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano say the border is “very secure” during an interview included in a documentary.

Local IFIRE group to show controversial film

HOBART | Local members of the Indiana Federation for Immigration Reform and Enforcement, called IFIRE, will show a controversial film on illegal immigration at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Hobart's Art Theatre, 230 Main St.

Man accused of lying to avoid being deported to Mexico

HAMMOND | Johan Sanchez-Castaneda is accused of unlawfully eluding examination and inspection by immigration officers to stay in the United States.

DOUG ROSS: Illegal immigrants' help needed to fight crime

As much as I try to connect the dots on major issues, sometimes those dots seem to connect themselves. That has been happening on illegal immigration lately.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Obama's immigration policy is right on target

Immigration — always an emotional issue — is back on the front burner with President Barack Obama’s recent announcement of a partial change in federal policy. The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Arizona’s “show your papers” law will no doubt further inflame passions.

Indiana to bill feds $131M for expenses linked to illegal immigrants

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana plans to bill the federal government $130,953,979, the estimated cost of state services used by illegal immigrants since July 1, 2011.

Constitutionality of Indiana immigration law still unresolved

INDIANAPOLIS | A Northwest Indiana Hispanic social services organization will continue its legal challenge to the state's 2011 immigration law after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday involving a similar Arizona law left the constitutionality of most provisions of the Indiana law unresolved.

Activists linking crimes to illegal immigrants demonstrate outside Visclosky's office

MERRILLVILLE | The government can prevent the deaths of thousands of Americans each year, a local woman said outside U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky's office Sunday afternoon.

State senator passes bar exam on second try

INDIANAPOLIS | State Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, has passed the Indiana bar exam after failing the required test to become a lawyer on his first try.

DOUG ROSS: A perfect time to discuss immigration

Right after Labor Day, and right before the 10th anniversary of the terrible terrorist attacks on 9/11, is an ideal time to discuss economic and border security issues. Having discussed this at length last week with a Mexican diplomat doesn't hurt, either.

Zoeller won't seek quick appeal of judge's hold on immigration law

INDIANAPOLIS | Attorney General Greg Zoeller will not immediately appeal a federal judge's hold on Indiana's new immigration law.

Seeds of legislative dissent produce bumper crop of lawsuits

INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana legislators aren't surprised the partisan policy divide that led to the longest legislative walkout in state history has resulted in court challenges to three of the most significant laws enacted this year, with more likely to come.

EDITORIAL: Congress, not states, must act on immigration

A federal judge's ruling on Indiana's new immigration law points to the need for Congress to provide immigration reform the nation needs.

Dream Act could open door to college, work in immigration reform

HAMMOND | For his protection, we're going to call him Mike. Mike is a junior at Hammond High School, a good student with a B+ grade point average who participates in numerous school and community activities.

Daniels signs budget, abortion, immigration and 77 other bills into law

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday signed 80 bills into law, including the state's 2012-13 budget, a measure imposing new abortion restrictions and defunding Planned Parenthood, legislation limiting state aid for illegal immigrants, a ban on texting while driving and maps of the st…

State senator does not pass bar exam

INDIANAPOLIS | State Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, who missed a February Indiana Senate vote on his controversial anti-illegal immigration proposal to take the bar exam is not on the list of people who passed the required test to become a lawyer.

Revised anti-illegal immigration plan approved

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House and Senate approved anti-illegal immigration legislation Friday that was significantly watered down compared to the original version.