Laws.com – The so-called bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators have come up with legislation that they claim will change our immigration system for the better. This legislation would allow more legal immigrants to enter the country over the next decade, strengthen border security, award more visas based on education and professional credentials and controversially grant […]
Sen. Lee: Gang of Eight’s Bill is an Immigration ObamaCare
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Hill – Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) called the Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform bill “an immigration version of ObamaCare.” “However well-intentioned, the Gang of Eight bill is just an immigration version of ObamaCare,” Lee said Sunday. “The Gang of Eight bill is not immigration reform. It is big government dysfunction. It is an […]
Sen. John Cornyn: ‘Gang of 8’ Won’t Secure Our Border
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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, […]
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 […]
Despite Early Success, Immigration Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward
June 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Public Backlash to Immigration Reform is Coming
June 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Hill – Opponents of the Senate immigration reform bill say a strong public backlash is coming and think they have a good chance of stopping it on the Senate floor. “There’s no question that it’s going to be significantly more pushback. The question is if it’s enough to stop the bill in the Senate. […]
