A Hardliner Poses as a Reformer – Until the Truth Outs  As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) has positioned himself to be a key player on immigration policy.  He’s the head of the lead committee of jurisdiction, he has championed a number of piecemeal... Continue »
It’s Time for the House Leadership to Lead, and It’s Time for Goodlatte to Get Out of the Way House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) effectively disqualified himself this week from a leadership role in the upcoming House immigration reform debate.  He made clear that he opposes an... Continue »
Following is an open letter to Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice: Josh, I love you, man.  I’m a big fan.  But I have to take issue with your post from yesterday entitled, “Immigration Reformers, Wake the F’ Up!” Your premise... Continue »
In an interview today with the conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) made it clear that his opposition to a path to citizenship extends to DREAMers – young Americans in all but their paperwork.  Said Goodlatte: But, even for them, I would say that they get... Continue »
Boehner Better Not Be Relying on This Guy to Get Immigration Reform Done  Is Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) trying to blow up immigration reform?  Sure looks that way to us.  At a town hall held in his Western Virginia district last evening, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA)... Continue »
Telling Latino Immigrants to Get to the Back of the Bus Not an Effective Way to Conduct Latino Outreach  Last week the Republican National Committee (RNC) passed a new immigration resolution that was intended to reach out to Latino voters.  Instead, it showed how much work the GOP still has to... Continue »
Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) passed a resolution calling on Congress to pass immigration reform this year, but failed to embrace an inclusive path to initial legalization and an achievable path to eventual citizenship.  Instead, for the 11 million undocumented immigrants settled in America, the RNC proposes renewable... Continue »
Family Celebrates and Thanks Supporters; Broad Immigration Reform Still Needed  Pedro Hernandez-Ramirez–husband, loving father of four, and primary caretaker of his oldest son, Juan, who has cerebral palsy—will imminently be released from Geauga County (OH) Jail after being granted a one year stay of deportation. Pro-reform activists mobilized quickly... Continue »