If He Does What He Says, Chaos Would Result Scott Walker made news yesterday when he tried to clarify his immigration position – for the third time in six weeks.  His sprint to the right and his embrace of the populist opposition to legal immigration led to condemnation by Republican Senators, love from... Continue »
English (en español al final de la página): Washington Post (Wonk Blog): Scott Walker’s skepticism about immigration is a big reversal By Max Ehrenfreund Politico: Scott Walker camp denies ‘Olympics-quality flip-flop’ on immigration By Kendall Breitman Talking Points Memo: GOP Senators Criticize Scott Walker For Casting Doubt On Legal... Continue »
Once a Supporter of a Path to Citizenship, Walker’s Current Position: Undocumented Immigrants Go Home, Executive Action Must End, Legal Immigration Should be More Strictly Limited, Border and Interior Enforcement Need to be Ramped Up We suspect that even Mitt Romney is surprised by the rapid and radical lurch... Continue »
The Arizona Board of Regents is currently considering a proposal that could make college more affordable for DREAMers. Because of a 2006 voter-passed state initiative, undocumented students are currently ineligible for in-state tuition rates. But yesterday, the Arizona Board of Regents announced they’d consider lowering tuition rates for DREAMers... Continue »
WASHINGTON, DC – Decía el poeta y dramaturgo español Federico García Lorca que el peor sentimiento es el sentimiento de tener la esperanza perdida. El pasado viernes, las manifestaciones de grupos pro inmigrantes en Nueva Orleans solicitándole al Quinto Circuito de Apelaciones que destrabe las acciones ejecutivas migratorias giradas... Continue »
SB1819, a bill to end the Texas DREAM Act, which has been a priority of Republican Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, appears to be losing some momentum. At the time of this writing, SB1819 is not present in the Senate’s intent calendar, a possible indication that the Republican majority has... Continue »
English (en español al final de la página): Politico: The GOP frontrunner? It’s not Jeb Bush By Eli Stokols USAToday: Chris Christie takes a moderate stance on immigration By Bob Jordan Huffington Post: Scott Walker Tacks Far Right On Immigration By Igor Bobic Washington Post: Rubio’s immigration decisions shows... Continue »
We’re getting the distinct impression that Rep. Steve King doesn’t like legislation that benefits people of color. King is infamous for his attacks on immigrants. But, now it appears that Steve King is claiming that the 1964 Civil Rights Act was a bad thing – for purely political reasons.... Continue »
Will the Presidential Contenders Learn the Lessons of Pete Wilson and Prop 187 or Are they Doomed to Repeat the Mistakes of the Past? As we’ve said before, the fate of California’s GOP should serve as a cautionary tale for the national GOP.  In a Sunday column, E.J. Dionne... Continue »
The Hill: Rubio: Piecemeal immigration approach only option By Jesse Byrnes Politico: Marco Rubio: Immigration reform ‘a long process’ By Kyle Cheney CNN: Marco Rubio: Big immigration reforms impossible now By Eric Bradner CBS News: In interview in Spanish, Rubio says Obama’s DACA program “important” By Reena Flores Huffington... Continue »