New Piece Reminds Us Who’s Really Driving the House Republican Agenda As the House Republicans continue to block a vote on immigration reform (and as Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) continues to let them), a new piece from Caitlin Dickson of the Daily Beast reminds us who’s...
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Associated Press: Obama administration reviewing ‘Secure Communities’ program of immigration enforcement By Erica Werner PBS NewsHour: Jeh Johnson on counterterrorism challenges, deportation enforcement By Judy Woodruff Washington Post: Homeland Security chief says ‘fresh start’ needed for deportation program By Josh Hicks Politico: Jeh Johnson: ‘Fresh look’ at Secure Communities...
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With new stories and analysis breaking nearly every day, it can be hard to stay on top of the big picture when it comes to the immigration state play. As a result, America’s Voice today offers five key points to keep in mind regarding the debate. 1. It’s Up...
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After a sudden increase in the number of localities opting out of ICE holds, and an ongoing review of DHS enforcement practices, there is growing speculation that a “reboot” of Secure Communities is coming. The federal program has long been widely criticized for leading to unnecessary deportations, rather than focusing...
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La Opinión (Editorial): Secure Communities must end Right Side News: Immigration Reform News and Impact on US Homeland Security Politico: Tea party leader backs immigration reform By Seung Min Kim Associated Press: National tea party leader endorses immigration overhaul, legal status for immigrants Roll Call: Immigration Overhaul Backed by...
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Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of the Senate passing of S. 744, its bipartisan immigration reform bill. Since House Republicans have spent that whole time doing precisely nothing on real immigration reform — while making time for votes that Steve King wants — the GOP can expect to...
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The GOP has a demographic problem because they are alienating voters they could be winning with their opposition to issues like immigration reform. This year, the GOP’s worst-case scenario is a possibility in Colorado, where the famously anti-immigrant former Congressman Tom Tancredo is running for governor. Party leaders are deathly afraid...
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A consensus has emerged on immigration reform prospects in this Congress: there is a very narrow and rapidly closing window for legislative action in the House of Representatives. What this means is that June is the make-or-break month for immigration reform – and for the Republican Party’s future. As...
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Washington Post (Plum Line): Obama to GOP: On immigration, you have three months By Greg Sargent Associated Press: Obama: A 3-Month Window to Pass Immigration in 2014 Reuters: Politics won’t drive U.S. deportation review, security chief says By Julia Edwards and Jeff Mason CNN: Obama to make new pitch...
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