Here’s an updated primer on where each of the 2016 Democratic candidates stand on immigrants and immigration reform. For more 2016 election coverage from America’s Voice, visitAmericasVoice.org/2016. Candidates Covered in this Research Official Candidates Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) 2016 Dropouts Governor Lincoln Chafee (D-RI) Governor Martin... Continue »
To: Interested Parties From: Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice Date: May 2015 Re: Will Democrats Embrace the New Politics of Immigration in 2016? +View the PDF As the U.S. electorate has diversified, the path to victory for Democratic presidential candidates has changed dramatically.  Consider these two facts:... Continue »
To: Interested Parties From: Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice Date:  April 2015 Re: 2016 Republicans and Immigration – What They Say, What They Mean, & Why it Matters Updated April 8, 2015 +View the PDF As the 2016 presidential cycle kicks into higher gear, the emerging Republican... Continue »
In a New Report, America’s Voice Education Fund Reveals Judge Hanen’s Foray into the World of Immigration Politics and the Disturbing Truth Behind the 25 State Lawsuit Today was the first hearing in the 25 states’ lawsuit against executive action, heard by federal judge Andrew Hanen in Brownsville, TX. ... Continue »
Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions (R-AL) is expected to be selected by his Republican colleagues to chair the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration. He’ll be assisted by Senator David Vitter (R-LA), who’s expected to be selected as “Vice Chair” of the Subcommittee and who has intimate knowledge of the... Continue »
The Best/Worst of Maricopa County’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio Maricopa County’s infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio – aka the “most expensive Sheriff in America,” or “America’s meanest and most corrupt politician” — is currently suing President Obama over executive action for immigrants. Sheriff Arpaio should worry about his own legal problems... Continue »
GENERAL LANGUAGE: Sarah Palin: “Stop Obama’s amnesty to illegal aliens. Support our military. Bottom line: we elected you to stop Obama’s “fundamental transformation of America.” Do it – especially you Republicans who promised to do it. Or face America’s wrath next go ’round because an elephant never forgets.” [Breitbart,... Continue »
Litigation Judge Hanen’s ruling in State of Texas v. US America’s Voice response: Fortunately, the Law and Common Sense Will Prevail America’s Voice: Spanish Language Media React Strongly to GOP Efforts to Block Executive Action on Immigration America’s Voice: 3 Reasons Why Judge Hanen’s Opinion is Entirely Political America’s Voice: Roundup of... Continue »