Los Angeles Times – Here’s a case of “reap what you sow”… With an estimated 1.1 million people in L.A. County illegally, officials fear that the county will get stuck with many costs for those who apply for citizenship. As the Senate Judiciary Committee began debating the bipartisan immigration bill last week, county officials voiced […]
L.A. County Officials Worried About Local Taxpayer Costs of Immigration Overhaul
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Enforcement Officers Wary of Huge Loophole in Senate Immigration Bill
April 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Policymic – The 7,600-member ICE union claims the proposed Senate bill dooms U.S. efforts to address immigration concerns on the ground. They are particularly concerned over a “major loophole,” allowing the government “discretion” over when to enforce immigration laws. The union’s concerns have been echoed by other critics of the proposed bill, as Senator Jeff […]
Anti-Illegal-Immigration Activists Go To Washington
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jim Gilchrist – MMP Exclusive – It’s not just big corporations and pro-amnesty organizations who are in Washington to lobby for immigration reform. There is a grass-roots lobbying event called Hold Their Feet to the Fire organized by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). The annual event includes broadcasts and blogging by talk-radio hosts […]
Immigration Bill Bad for U.S. Workers Says Sessions
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Alabama Live – Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), voiced concerns about an immigration reform bill being proposed by the “Gang of Eight” senators, saying it would stifle the economy and depress wages for working-class Americans. “I really respect the work of the gang of eight. But they have produced legislation…that will give amnesty now, legalize everyone […]
Amid Stalled Economy, Congress Seeks to Substitute American Workers With Foreign Workers
April 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Daily Caller – The Senate’s draft immigration bill will provide 1 million visas for foreign workers each year, according to government data and news reports. The 1 million inflow would provide companies with almost one foreign worker for every four Americans who turn 18. The inflow would be high enough to fill up all […]
Amnesty Activists Hate E-Verify and Will Do Anything to Stop Mandatory Use
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jim Gilchrist – MMP Exclusive – There’s no question that the reason so many people sneak into the U.S. illegally is to find work. So if we want to get serious about controlling illegal immigration, it must start with employers who hire them. By law, companies are required to employ only individuals who may legally […]
