As we wait for the House of Representatives’ forthcoming “principles” on immigration reform—and ultimately their bills—there are a variety of positions within the undocumented community regarding what they want to see out of reform. Some would be content with permission to work. Others feel their contributions and family ties...
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The State of the Union address is tomorrow, but today House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) went on CNN to discuss the House Democrats’ 2014 legislative priorities, including passing immigration reform. In his comments, he reminded us that immigration reform could pass through the House today if Speaker Boehner...
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The Hill: Pro-immigration Republican forces renew efforts for reform By Russell Berman VOXXI: Immigration reform advocates to attend Tuesday’s State of the Union By Griselda Nevarez Arizona Republic: House Republicans to offer own immigration reform plan By Dan Nowicki and Daniel González Associated Press: Deportations decrease in Ga., Carolinas...
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House Republicans will soon be releasing their statement of principles on immigration, and we hope they’ll be along the lines of a statement we put out months ago. If the GOP is serious about reforming immigration, we wrote, any legislation needs to include an achievable path to citizenship, attract...
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As we pointed out last week, we are a long way from 2010. States, rather than passing ugly anti-immigrant laws like Arizona’s SB 1070 and Alabama’s HB 56, are signing in-state tuition bills, allowing immigrants to legally drive, and passing measures that would give families some protection from deportation....
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For the second straight year, undocumented immigrants will be in the audience during this year’s State of the Union address, when President Obama will address the nation about his priorities this year and presumably urge Congress again to pass immigration reform. Members of the Illinois Democratic Congressional delegation — Reps....
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Yesterday, at a speech in San Antonio, Rep. Paul Ryan talked about the House GOP plans for immigration. During his remarks, Ryan spouted what has become a standard GOP talking point: Ryan made it clear that if the Republican-led House passes a handful of immigration bills, it won’t enter talks...
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SOTU Preview, GOP Principles & How the Pro-Reform Movement is Gearing Up for a Legislative Victory in 2014 Next week will see a couple of key moments in the 2014 immigration debate. The President will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday, and he is expected to...
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Dayton, Ohio Police Chief: “In spite of its misleading name, it would actually make our communities less safe” In an op-ed in the newspaper Roll Call titled, “Here’s How Not to Jump-Start Immigration Reform in House,” Dayton, Ohio Police Chief Richard S. Biehl describes why his fellow Ohioan, Speaker...
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A top story in the news today is Justin Bieber, and whether his latest drunk driving antics could get him deported. As America’s Voice and others have pointed out, the Canadian pop star is a privileged case — hundreds of thousands of people every year are deported for much,...
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