Idea of Permanent, Second-Class Status Out of Step With Today’s Values and Principles  As our nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington today, the immigration debate in Congress is providing politicians with a chance to prove whether they have learned from history or are doomed to repeat the... Continue »
Are the Republicans Really that Safe in 2014?  Although some inside the Beltway dismiss the legislative prospects for immigration reform, a different story is playing out across the country.  With lawmakers home in districts for another week, policymakers continue to hear and read from a broad array of local... Continue »
Continues to Disqualify Himself as Leader on Immigration  Last Friday, the Obama Administration issued a modest policy directive clarifying that the nation’s immigration enforcers should use basic decency and common sense in deciding how to deal with immigrants in detention who are also parents of minor children. Despite the... Continue »
Immigration Reform Movement Alive and Well; We’re Kicking Butt and Taking Names As the third week of August recess comes to a close with successful events across the country, more Republicans are coming out for a path to citizenship and immigration reform is alive and well. The pro-immigrant movement... Continue »
While some observers are pessimistic about reform’s prospects, the immigration reform movement is on fire.  This week offers more evidence that the pro-reform movement has never been stronger or broader and is prepared to hold all parties accountable until immigration reform with an inclusive legalization program and an achievable... Continue »
A Hardliner Poses as a Reformer – Until the Truth Outs  As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) has positioned himself to be a key player on immigration policy.  He’s the head of the lead committee of jurisdiction, he has championed a number of piecemeal... Continue »
It’s Time for the House Leadership to Lead, and It’s Time for Goodlatte to Get Out of the Way House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) effectively disqualified himself this week from a leadership role in the upcoming House immigration reform debate.  He made clear that he opposes an... Continue »
Following is an open letter to Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice: Josh, I love you, man.  I’m a big fan.  But I have to take issue with your post from yesterday entitled, “Immigration Reformers, Wake the F’ Up!” Your premise... Continue »
In an interview today with the conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) made it clear that his opposition to a path to citizenship extends to DREAMers – young Americans in all but their paperwork.  Said Goodlatte: But, even for them, I would say that they get... Continue »
Telling Latino Immigrants to Get to the Back of the Bus Not an Effective Way to Conduct Latino Outreach  Last week the Republican National Committee (RNC) passed a new immigration resolution that was intended to reach out to Latino voters.  Instead, it showed how much work the GOP still has to... Continue »