“We Look to You, Mr. President, for Big, Bold, Unapologetic Administrative Relief” The most important comments from last night’s Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) annual gala did not come from President Obama, but rather Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) who called on the President to deliver executive action that protects...
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In case you missed it last night, watch the speech below (starts around 23:27) or view the transcript: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you to Senator Menendez, and to the Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congresswoman Velázquez, for those extraordinary introductions, but more importantly for the...
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For the first time since his decision to delay executive action, the President is slated to speak tonight to a group of Latino leaders at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Conference. He shouldn’t be surprised if he finds an audience frustrated by six years of broken promises and...
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As November approaches, it is becoming ever clearer that President Obama’s decision to delay executive action for immigrants is having serious electoral consequences. In no less than three news articles from today, the story from the ground is that immigration reform matters — and Latino voters’ disenchantment with both parties is not...
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President Obama promised executive action on immigration before the end of the summer, but now that he has delayed making an announcement, DREAMers and immigration reform advocates are calling Obama and the Democrats out for not following through on relief. Today, DREAMers with DRM Action and undocumented moms (the...
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President Obama decision to delay immigration policy reforms until after the November mid-term elections will result in the deportation of an estimated 70,000 people — including many with U.S. citizen members. These people simply cannot wait for an election to take place; they need action from the Obama Administration today. On...
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In Ohio, Marinela Martinez-Magana’s troubles started because she was trying to follow the law. The 27-year-old mother of three, was in court to pay a traffic ticket when she was arrested by ICE agents. Her deportation away from her husband and children is now imminent. Marinela is from El...
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It’s been about a week since President Obama announced that he would delay his anticipated executive action on immigration reform, and the President has come under severe criticism for his delay. Spanish-language media, immigration reform advocates, TV show hosts, and members of Congress have all blasted Obama for his perceived prioritization...
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For those still wondering why the Latino community and immigration activists and allies are so frustrated by President Obama’s announced delay on immigration executive action, Joe Sudbay’s piece “Democrats Can’t Keep Ignoring Immigrants and Their Allies” is a must-read. Joe, a friend of the immigration reform community and an...
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Leading editorial boards are decrying the decision by President Obama to delay executive action on immigration, citing how political fears have triumphed over the pressing need for immigration policy changes. A New York Times editorial, “Another Broken Promise on Immigration,” reads in part: The real reason [for delaying executive...
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