Professional pundits and Democratic politicians are in a frenzy over what Martha Coakley's senate seat loss to Republican Scott Brown might mean for American politics. Immigration reform in jeopardy As Harold Meyerson of the American Prospect reports, the loss of one seat probably won't derail heath care reform, but it does... Continue »
Update: Check out video from the event here. Today, the Center for American Progress, in collaboration with Netroots Nation and America’s Voice, will host a roundtable discussion about the policy and politics of immigration reform entitled, “Next Up, Comprehensive Immigration Reform: How We Will Make It Happen.” Panelists include... Continue »
Anees Sous, the father of six US citizen children, has been living in the United States for over 27 years – that's over 27 years of paying taxes, putting his children through school, setting up his own business, and essentially doing what most immigrants come here to do: search... Continue »
Asked whether House leadership had the political will to move comprehensive immigration reform legislation once the Senate passes a bill, which members of both houses have indicated is the current strategy, Becerra said: "The answer is, of course." "This year, working with the Senate, we can accomplish reform of... Continue »
Here's another damning piece from the New York Times exposing the nation's shadowy immigration detention system, which exploded under the Bush administration. The editorial is called, "Secrets of Immigration Jails," and begins: "Americans have long known that the government has been running secretive immigration prisons into which detainees have... Continue »
As we pause to commemorate the historic achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., protest the horrid abuses of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and come together to help Haiti rebuild in the wage of tragedy, one can't help but wonder exactly what sort of America members of Congress like... Continue »
The Center for American Progress has a great snapshot of public opinion on immigration today. The piece begins: "There's no doubt the politics of immigration reform are very complicated and that getting a bill through Congress will not be easy. But it's important to be clear that the public... Continue »
Today I'm proud to team up with Sarahi Uribe from NDLON, and Adam Luna from America's Voice, as well as our many blog-migos in the twitter-verse, to chronicle the massive anti-Arpaio march and rally happening right now in Phoenix, Arizona! Expect updates every 15 minutes or so (displayed in... Continue »
Earlier today we urged you to Stand with Haiti by donating to the post-earthquake relief effort and calling for a crucial protection, called Temporary Protected Status (TPS), for Haitian men and women living in the U.S. Well, here's to a long-overdue victory! President Obama deserves praise for granting TPS,... Continue »
Pundits and unnamed politicos have long been arguing that Congress won't deal with reform in 2010. But, according to an article in today's Politico, not only is immigration reform in the mix, it's got a pretty fierce champion in the Senate: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is heading for a collision... Continue »