Lots of immigration sideshows last week, but here's the big picture: Senator Schumer (D-NY) announced plans to introduce a comprehensive immigration reform bill by Labor Day. According to the Associated Press: "I think we'll have a good bill by Labor Day," said Schumer, D-N.Y. "I think the fundamental building...
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to both revamp and expand 287(g), the program in which the federal government authorizes local law enforcement to engage in immigration enforcement. Below is a statement from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America's Voice:
"We are troubled that the...
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Three videos to watch from today's hearing and a bonus (action) video from our friends at Presente.org. First, a clip of Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), who speaks during the opening day of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing. Before the Senate Judiciary Committee, he challenges the popular Republican theme that...
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Today kicks of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. In question is whether Sotomayor has what it takes to become the 111th Supreme Court Justice of the United States, as well as the first Hispanic and third female to serve in the nation's highest court of...
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13/07/09 a 10:18am por Maribel Hastings Los pasados días fueron como una montaña rusa de desarrollos migratorios positivos y negativos: algunos celebrados y otros cuestionados, pero la pregunta que muchos nos hacemos es ¿qué pasó? ¿Dónde está el cambio? ¿Por qué se sigue echando mano de las mismas tácticas...
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