immigration reform
Facebook’s CEO Forms Group to Push for Immigration Overhaul
Immigration activists say it’s time to deliver; thousands rally in D.C.
Senators Raise Cost Concerns Over Gang of Eight Immigration Proposal
Sens. Jeff Sessions, Chuck Grassley and Pat Roberts wrote the Republican members of the “Gang of Eight” to ask for information about the long-term costs once millions of illegal aliens become eligible for major entitlements and approximately 80 different means-tested welfare and low-income assistance programs.
Pro-Amnesty Groups Demonstrate in Washington, D.C.
Pro-amnesty groups are holding a demonstration in Washington, D.C. today on the anniversary of the 2006 march, which brought out over 200,000 people. Organizers expect a much smaller crowd for today’s demonstration, which is dubbed the “Rally for Citizenship” or the "Time is Now Rally."
Worker Protections Sought Amid Efforts to Increase High-Tech Visas
Work on the so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill has been delayed while Senators argue over the inclusion of worker protections in the high-tech industry. Some are pushing for higher wages for those entering under H-1B visas, and penalties for high-end H-1B users, so that such workers do not displace citizens and legal residents.
What's Next for Immigration Reform
Rules for Addressing Amnesty
'Amnesty' could doom overhaul
Release of Undocumented Immigrants Sparks Debate
Rubio dodges immigration controversy at CPAC
Lindsey Graham gets air cover on immigration
South Carolina is shaping up to be an early test on the issue: Graham, who may face a primary challenger,South Carolina is shaping up to be an early test on the issue: Graham, who may face a primary challenger, has already been attacked on the airwaves by NumbersUSA, a group that strongly opposes expanding immigration.
Evangelicals Use Bible to Sway Republicans on Immigration
Immigration reform deception: the negligible distinction between two really bad plans
By Mike Scruggs in The Tribune Papers
Immigration Amnesty a Sure Thing? Don't bet on it.
Listen to Rosemary Jenks, director of government affairs for the anti-undocumented immigrant group NumbersUSA. "If the Senate were serious about reforming our failed immigration system, the first step of their plan would be immediate, mandatory use of E-Verify."
In The Daily News of Los Angeles
Lindsey Graham Targeted In Anti-Immigration Reform Ads
Here, there and everywhere, Republican Senator Graham gets around
Anti-Amnesty Groups Prepare for Immigration Battle
Labor, Business Groups Struggle Over Guest Worker Issue
The Capitol Hill newspaper Politico reports the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO are finding it difficult to reach agreement on guest worker provisions for the so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill. A stalemate over the guest worker issue led to the demise of the 2007 amnesty bill.
Reaching across borders - and aisles
By Suzy Khimm in The Washington Post
Anti-'Amnesty' Activists Prepared for Immigration Fight
Napolitano says border is secure, conditional legalization unnecessary
After a brief review of border security operations in California and Texas, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the border is secure and questioned Republican lawmakers’ insistence on making amnesty conditional on more border security.
Norquist: Immigration is good for the GOP
Change of strategy for immigration: Reform bill faces full gantlet in the Senate
GOP dilemma: Lose support of immigrants or activists who rallied behind restrictive stance?
ICE Agents Union says AFL-CIO President doesn't speak for them
After AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said that passing Pres. Obama's mass amnesty plan was a "top priority" for his union, the ICE Agents Union, which is anAFL-CIO affiliate, issued a press release saying Trumpka doesn't speak for them. In the statement, the ICE Agents Union said, "No President Trumka, there are still differences within the AFL-CIO, and you don't speak for us."
Fate of immigration reform rests with reluctant Senate
The Gang of 8 Proposal is Akin to Amnesty
Possible compromise on immigration reform takes shape
By Dana Bash and Tom Cohen, CNN
Rep. Lamar Smith pans Senate immigration proposal as 'amnesty'
Amnesty critic: Democrats will kill Obama plan
Republicans shift gears on immigration ahead of reform debate with Obama
Allies press GOP over immigration; Business, religious and other conservative groups are lobbying lawmakers to create a path to
By Brian Bennett in the Los Angeles Times
U.S. May Allow H1B Spouses to Work During Green Card Wait
Obama’s immigration exemptions poison needed reforms, say critics
Immigration reform: Is 'amnesty' a possibility now?
By David Grant in The Christian Science Monitor
Population Growth Fueled by Immigration Puts U.S. on Fast-Track to Depletion of Natural Resources
The Census Bureau came out with its predictions on U.S. population this month. In response, Federal Departments including the Departments of Interior and Agriculture released reports on how this growth will affect our country’s natural resources including open space and water supply. The U.S. will add over 100 million people by 2050 due to mass immigration policies. Also to be expected by 2050 are severe water shortages and major losses of forests and open space. When will America realize that population stabilization is the answer to our sustainability dilemma?
Our op-ed in FOXNews.com -- Republicans seeking more Hispanic votes might consider tighter labor market to improve incomes
In the stampede of media advice to Republicans to pass “comprehensive immigration reform” (supposedly to win more Hispanic votes in 2016), hardly any dust has been kicked up by discussing whether more immigration would be good for Hispanic Americans themselves. If Republicans want more Hispanic votes, they might consider pushing policies that actually help Hispanic voters get back to work and increase their incomes.
Illegal-Alien Amnesty Is GOP's Poisoned Chalice
Hispanic Democrat says Obama is missing in action on immigration
Vote may clear 'path to legal status' \ GOP may give immigration reform a postelection push
Obama's Big Hispanic Win Worries Republicans
By Nicholas Riccardi-Associated Press
Media Perpetuate Ugly Campaign Tone by Labeling E-Verify as 'Harsh'
As the major networks began calling the election for President Obama, several commentators expressed a sense of relief after a long campaign in which each side attempted to scare the electorate away from the other by making their opponents out to be monsters. The campaign was over and the hard work of governing could resume.
U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez says that in Arizona, Mitt Romney said the state’s SB 1070 law should be model for nation
Webcast Highlighted Skewed Logic of 11-State Supreme Court Challenge to the Arizona Law
Our webcast on Thursday focused on the almost humorous aspect of 11 anti-enforcement states complaining to the Supreme Court that Arizona's immigration enforcement laws are too successful.
France Cutting LEGAL Immigration By 10%
On January 1st, new immigration rules took effect in France that will cut legal immigration by ten percent and make becoming a citizen more difficult. Interior Minister Claude Guéant plans to achieve the cuts by reducing the number of work visas given out each year and slowing family reunification.
National Religious Groups Push Against Illegal Immigration Laws in Alabama
In June of 2011, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed into law restrictions against illegal immigration, considered by many political analysts as the toughest in the nation. Governor Bentley labeled the law as the “strongest immigration bill in the country.” However, as seen in most instances, church groups in Alabama are coming out publicly against the law and pushing for open-border measures. The President of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Mark Tooley, described the church’s belief as, “Any border enforcement is commonly derided as ‘militarization.’ And illegal immigrants are routinely likened to the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, or Abraham searching for the Promised Land.”
Freshman Rep. Dennis Ross Joins 5-for-5 Club
Freshman Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) joined NumbersUSA's 5-for-5 Club after cosponsoring House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith's E-Verify bill, H.R.2164, last week. Rep. Ross is the third freshman to join the 5-for-5 Club, but more importantly, the first Member of the House Immigration Subcommittee. He's also the first Member of the House Judiciary Committee to go 5-for-5.
UK to Crackdown on Student Visas
The UK has announced plans to place restrictions on student visas, such as requiring students to know English and have sufficient financial support without needing a UK job
Lamar Smith: An Honest Assessment
George Will, a columnist for the Washington Post, has written a fair and honest assessment of Rep. Lamar Smith's immigration reform bona fides.