Is Steve King running for President?  A few outlets seem to think it’s a possibility, based on news this week that King (already from Iowa) is soon visiting South Carolina.  He’ll be meeting with some right-wingers there, as well as some local politicians. As Peter Hamby at CNN reported:... Continue »
Politico (Opinion): Why don’t Republicans want to win? By Pramila Jayapal New York Times: National Push by a Local Immigration Activist: No G.O.P. Retreat By Julia Preston Roll Call: Leaders Fan Out for August By Meredith Shiner and Emma Dumain Chicago Sun-Times: Rep. Schock on immigration: Supports path to... Continue »
Washington Post: August recess now high season for interests lobbying lawmakers By Matea Gold Washington Post (Blog): Democrats divided over immigration strategy By Greg Sargent San Francisco Chronicle: Zuckerberg speaks out for immigration reform By Carla Marinucci National Journal: Immigration Supporters Plan to Turn Up the Heat on House... Continue »
This morning we wrote about Rep. Daniel Webster, a Republican Congressman from Florida who over the weekend told the Orlando Sentinel that he was in favor of immigration reform with a path to citizenship. Today, during a town hall event in Illinois, Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) agreed to support immigration reform with... Continue »
This past week has been an extremely busy one for immigration advocates across the nation. From civil disobedience in Washington to grassroots rallies held in swing districts, the country’s news outlets have had a lot to cover in the way of immigration. A rally this past Friday in Representative... Continue »
AP: Companies in the U.S. call for immigration reform Major businesses and Republican Party donors are urging the GOP to work towards immigration reform in an attempt to pressure the House Republicans as they head into August recess. The groups sent two letters, one of them signed by 400... Continue »
The following is a compilation of the top ten Republican members of the House that will influence and ultimately decide what immigration measures are brought to the House floor. This list includes members of leadership as well as those that must take on the issue from their key committee... Continue »
Florida Congressman Rep. Daniel Webstser (R-FL) became the latest House Republican to come out in support of immigration reform with a path to citizenship this weekend, when he announced in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel that he supported citizenship with some preconditions. As the Sentinel wrote: On the same day Congress adjourned for a five-week break,... Continue »
TIME: Expect More Than Just Town Hall Protests This August By Alex Rogers Fox News: House Republicans feel summer recess heat on immigration BuzzFeed: Mark Zuckerberg Joins Zero-Hour Push For Immigration Reform By Adrian Carrasquillo PolitiFact: Words, audience matter in politically sensitive immigration debate By Dave Umhoefer Houston Chronicle... Continue »
It has been a busy week for supporters of immigration reform.  Yesterday, activists delivered cantaloupes to 224 House members who voted with Steve King on his amendment to defund DACA and deport DREAMers.  Afterward, 41 key immigration leaders conducted an act of civil disobedience and were arrested to call... Continue »