Elizabeth A. Hacker and Mahlon F. Hanson are retired immigration judges and Department of Justice attorneys who now write commentary on the proper enforcement of immigration law and the current state of immigration enforcement policies. Several of their articles have been published by the Immigration Reform Law Institute; however, a recent submission regarding sanctuary cities was […]
Legal publication rejects use of term ‘illegal alien,’ suggests ‘undocumented immigrant’ instead
September 18, 2015 By 8 Comments
Pope Francis on Immigration
September 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By Alex Nowrasteh Pope Francis asked all Catholics to pray for those “who seek a home where they can live without fear” but went further by actually praising those who help refugees. In arguing for the admission of more Syrian refugees, he said the goal should be “to give them a concrete hope, and not […]
What did Southern California Latinos think of Republican debate?
September 17, 2015 By 5 Comments
By Martin Wisckol, The Orange County Register Not all Latinos have run away from the Republican Party. Some not only tuned into Wednesday’s GOP debate, but found candidates who resonated for them. While the GOP’s immigration rhetoric in recent years is cited as a major cause for Latinos flocking to the Democratic Party, many continue […]
Democrats shift radically on illegal immigration as Republicans remain adamantly opposed
September 16, 2015 By 3 Comments
Democrats have become far more open to legalizing illegal immigrants over the last decade, while Republicans remain adamantly opposed, according to extensive new polling by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that helps explain the rise of businessman Donald Trump within the GOP presidential field and the dim hopes for getting anything done in Congress. […]
