The numbers were gaudy last June, and they've only gotten gaudier since. There is near-universal support, and it cuts across all lines. In fact, independents (85/12) are more likely to support comprehensive immigration reform than even Democrats (79/16). Republicans are just a hair behind (77/14). Support is strong across...
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The politics of immigration reform may be confusing, but one thing is clear: Latinos see immigration reform as a defining issue civil rights issue, and the public strongly supports comprehensive immigration reform that stops illegal hiring and includes a path to citizenship for undocumented workers. As Chris Matthews...
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May 1, 2010
We will be live-tweeting May 1st in Washington DC (see twitter bar to the right-->). You can also check out updates from around the country at Reform Immigration FOR America.
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This May 1st, immigrant communities and citizens alike will hit the streets to say no to Arizona's new "show me your papers law" and yes to real, federal action on immigration reform this year. Eighty cities across the country are gearing up for major rallies, marches, and protests tomorrow....
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Obama: "The proposal outlined today in the Senate is a very important step in the process of fixing our nation's broken immigration system. I am especially pleased to see that this detailed outline is consistent with the bipartisan framework presented by Senators Chuck Schumer and Lindsey Graham last month,...
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There’s been a lot of buzz today about President Obama’s comments aboard Air Force One last night, implying that there is no “appetite” to pass real immigration reform this year. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) weighed in this afternoon: In perhaps her most stern words on immigration...
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Our new video might be outrageous, but it's nothing compared to Arizona's new immigration law.
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As they approach Washington, the walkers need you to stand with them now, more than ever. They are scheduled to arrive at the White House tomorrow at 9:00 am. From there, they will walk to the National Press Club for a press conference.
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But she did sign Arizon'a harshest profiling bill yet, S.B. 1070, into law today. So, why is she telling cops to profile people based on "reasonable suspicion" they could be undocumented, if she doesn't know what that looks like? Watch it.
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Greg Sargent reports at Plumline, (also check CNN), that the President has come out against Arizona's highly controversial profiling bill, SB1070. Watch the President's remarks on CNN. Meanwhile, Andrea Nill at Think Progress reports in Obama: 'Irresponsible' Arizona Immigration Bill 'Threatens To Undermine Basic Notions Of Fairness.'
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