The clearest sign that executive action on immigration is indeed coming — and soon — arrived today when the New York Times reported that President Obama is considering granting administrative relief to some five million immigrants. All week, Democrats and other allies have moved to line up behind the President — the...
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) took to the House floor this morning to deliver a speech encouraging Obama to soon announce his anticipated executive action on immigration, condemn Democrats who have suggested that Obama should delay, and explain why every day that passes by without relief is torturous for the immigrant...
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UPDATE: Here are a few great quotes from Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) showing her support: President should take big and bold action to make our immigration system work to better meet the needs of our country and reflect our values — Rep. Zoe Lofgren (@RepZoeLofgren) November 13, 2014 Congress and Constitution grant...
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Rep. Joe Barton (R-FL) made headlines yesterday when he became the latest Republican to suggest that Obama could be impeached if he takes executive action on immigration. Talk of impeachment isn’t new, of course: some Republicans have been anxious to impeach Obama for years, over issues ranging from Obamacare...
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has indicated that he’ll be the new chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which means that (as the Washington Times wrote) Obama will be facing an immigration foe at the top of that key committee. We’ve written about Grassley many times on this blog, and he’s certainly no...
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Texas’ Rep. Joe Barton (R) today became the latest Republican to suggest that President Obama might be impeached should he take executive action on immigration. Add that to the growing list of Republicans wigging out that Obama might soon do something for immigrants — Ted Cruz wants to block the...
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President Obama’s pledge to take executive action on immigration is center stage in post-election Washington. Here are four key points to understand: President Obama has made it clear that he’s going to lean into the issue and not wait yet again for Republicans to act: As we have highlighted, if...
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Washington Post editorial writer Jonathan Capehart has a message for President Obama – keep your promise, take executive action on immigration: Mr. President, issue the executive order on immigration you promised. The arguments for and against such a move are all valid. Whatever you do will inspire blinding rage...
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This is must see. Today at the Latino Vote 2014 press conference, AV’s Executive Director Frank Sharry laid out the political situation for Republicans and Democrats on immigration reform. As you’ll see, he’s not expecting action from the GOP. He was on fire:
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This year, if there’s one thing Democrats need from their base, it’s enthusiasm. With elections just five days away, there’s a lot of speculation and analysis about how President Obama’s record-breaking deportations and failure to take executive action will affect voter enthusiasm. Gary Sergura, one of the principals of...
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