USA TODAY – In its current form, the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill grants permanent legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants without any guarantee of a secure border. Those eligible include already-deported immigrants and others here illegally who have been convicted of serious crimes such as domestic violence, child abuse and drunken driving. Meanwhile, […]
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Border Security a Concern – Fears Grow of Renewed Illegal Immigration
June 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Boston Herald – Many pundits assumed that this would be the year that comprehensive immigration reform became law. The conventional wisdom was that President Obama’s re-election and his strong showing among Hispanic voters would force Republicans to go along. Now, halfway through the year, the prospects for immigration reform have dimmed significantly. [Read More]
Rebellion Brewing Against Amnesty in the House!
June 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
National Journal – A string of developments reflect the stirrings of what could snowball into a full-blown revolt against the most ambitious overhaul of immigration law in a quarter century. “If they think they’re going to force-feed amnesty, there’s going to be a rebellion,” said Rep. Steve King of Iowa, who spearheaded the vote one […]
Even With Strengthened Border, Gang of 8 Bill Fails to Protect America
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 […]
