By Jeremy Beck
A recent story in the New York Times, “Deportations Continue Despite U.S. Review of Backlog,” reported that DHS officials expect to suspend the deportation orders of at least 20,600 people by the end of 2012. In one striking sentence, the story depicts a president caught between his obligation to enforce the law and his desire … Continued
By Roy Beck
During last year’s Memorial Day weekend, I offered readers of this website the opportunity to post the name of somebody who had died in uniformed service that they didn’t want to be forgotten. Not only was the outpouring huge, but the short statements were meaningful glimpses that became powerfully emotional as they accumulated one on … Continued
By Jeremy Beck
The economist Kenneth Boulding, the environmental adviser to President Kennedy, once famously said, “Anyone who believes in indefinite growth in anything physical, on a physically finite planet, is either mad – or an economist.” This is the fourth of four blogs concerning immigration-sustainability questions policymakers should address. Part One: American Workers Part Two: The Middle … Continued
By Admins
Disclaimer: NumbersUSA is a non-partisan organization that does not advocate for or against any candidate or party. We ask, however, that you consider the immigration-related positions of candidates when making your choices. Most folks are focusing on the 2012 elections now but it’s important to remember that a few states hold 2011 gubernatorial and state … Continued
By Roy Beck
The projection that today the world population passed the 7-billion mark was a grim reminder that global population continues to grow by some 80 million a year. Should the American people open our doors to as much of that population surplus as possible each year? Do we have a moral obligation to do so. Yes, … Continued
By Roy Beck
Last night’s Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas was the best yet for candidates pledging tougher action against illegal immigration. (See our web editor Chris Chmielenski’s live blog and news summary at www.NumbersUSA.com.) But all of the candidates remain somewhat tongue-tied when it comes to an overall, coherent plan that would resolve most of our … Continued
By Roy Beck
In one glance at our easy, colorful enforcement comparison Grid, you can see how the climate for illegal aliens in your state would get really tough if Congress passes U.S. House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith’s H.R. 2885 (the Legal Workforce Act). Take a look at the Grid below and see the 30 ways that H.R. … Continued
By Roy Beck
Gov. Romney was the clear winner on immigration during a flurry of debates and campaign activity the last month Last night, NumbersUSA recalculated ratings in all 12 immigration categories for the 10 announced presidential candidates, posting the last month’s immigration statements to the previous record, all available through links on the Presidential Hopefuls’ Immigration Grades at: https://www.numbersusa.org/content/action/2012-presidential-hopefuls-immigration-stances.html … Continued
By Roy Beck
This month, I led dozens of teenagers for the 21st summer in helping poor Americans with housing needs. I suspect that a great many of you have been similarly involved in compassionate acts in your local and national community this year. Great devotion to community is one of the reasons many NumbersUSA activists work so hard for … Continued
