This week, a number of Republicans said that they would simply pass immigration reform again next Congressional session if legislation isn’t finished this session. If Republicans win the Senate this fall, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) — no friend to real immigration reform — would likely be the next chairman of the Judiciary Committee....
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The Denver Post (as well as the American Spectator) called it a few days ago when they warned that Tom Tancredo‘s candidacy for Colorado governor could have ripple effects for other state Republicans running this year. When a well-known candidate on the ballot is a famous xenophobe who once called Miami...
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New Piece Reminds Us Who’s Really Driving the House Republican Agenda As the House Republicans continue to block a vote on immigration reform (and as Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) continues to let them), a new piece from Caitlin Dickson of the Daily Beast reminds us who’s...
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Associated Press: Obama administration reviewing ‘Secure Communities’ program of immigration enforcement By Erica Werner PBS NewsHour: Jeh Johnson on counterterrorism challenges, deportation enforcement By Judy Woodruff Washington Post: Homeland Security chief says ‘fresh start’ needed for deportation program By Josh Hicks Politico: Jeh Johnson: ‘Fresh look’ at Secure Communities...
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With new stories and analysis breaking nearly every day, it can be hard to stay on top of the big picture when it comes to the immigration state play. As a result, America’s Voice today offers five key points to keep in mind regarding the debate. 1. It’s Up...
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After a sudden increase in the number of localities opting out of ICE holds, and an ongoing review of DHS enforcement practices, there is growing speculation that a “reboot” of Secure Communities is coming. The federal program has long been widely criticized for leading to unnecessary deportations, rather than focusing...
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La Opinión (Editorial): Secure Communities must end Right Side News: Immigration Reform News and Impact on US Homeland Security Politico: Tea party leader backs immigration reform By Seung Min Kim Associated Press: National tea party leader endorses immigration overhaul, legal status for immigrants Roll Call: Immigration Overhaul Backed by...
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Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of the Senate passing of S. 744, its bipartisan immigration reform bill. Since House Republicans have spent that whole time doing precisely nothing on real immigration reform — while making time for votes that Steve King wants — the GOP can expect to...
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The GOP has a demographic problem because they are alienating voters they could be winning with their opposition to issues like immigration reform. This year, the GOP’s worst-case scenario is a possibility in Colorado, where the famously anti-immigrant former Congressman Tom Tancredo is running for governor. Party leaders are deathly afraid...
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A consensus has emerged on immigration reform prospects in this Congress: there is a very narrow and rapidly closing window for legislative action in the House of Representatives. What this means is that June is the make-or-break month for immigration reform – and for the Republican Party’s future. As...
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