Archives for June 2013

Even With Strengthened Border, Gang of 8 Bill Fails to Protect America

The Daily Caller – Even if the border enforcement mechanisms are strengthened in the Senate immigration bill, the bill will still be “fatally flawed,” according to the head of the union representing 12,000 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudications officers and staff. In a letter sent to the “Gang of Eight” senators leading […]

Border Security a Litmus Test for Republicans

Politico – A closed-door meeting of over 100 Senate and House conservatives on immigration reform made at least one thing clear: Republicans don’t want to do anything before nailing down the border security issue. Lawmakers — including Senate Gang of Eight members Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) — were unified in saying border […]

Sessions Thanks Black American Leadership Alliance For Letter Opposing Gang Of Eight Immigration Plan

Alabama Political Reporter – U.S Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) issued a written statement after receiving a letter from the Black American Leadership Alliance which was sent to members of Congress detailing the Immigration Reform proposal’s claimed negative impacts on African-American workers. Sen. Sessions said in a written statement, “I greatly appreciate receiving this letter and […]

The Immigration Threat Can Come From Within

USA TODAY – For some time, we have heard from pro-amnesty forces that the issue of illegal immigration dealt solely with people who are afraid to come out from the shadows. We were assured that once the veil was lifted, there would be a windfall of tax revenue and improved security and safety for all […]

US Border Technology Remains Flawed

The Town Talk – To complement the 651 miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexican border, Customs and Border Protection deploys drones, tethered radar blimps, P-3 Orion surveillance aircraft, thermal-imaging devices, towers with day and night video cameras, ground surveillance radar and much more. But many pieces of that technology are flawed: Some produce frequent false […]

Despite Early Success, Immigration Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward

TIME – Rounding up a filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate for the Gang of Eight immigration bill may prove tougher than anticipated. Supporters say they’re not there yet. But even if Senate Republicans can’t scupper the bill, their counterparts in the GOP-controlled House can. And they won’t go gently. Even the House Republicans open […]