Washington (CNN) — During a “Family Reunion” conference hosted by the Hispanic Leadership Network in April 2013, Jeb Bush spoke freely on the promise immigrants hold for America and his views on reform. He said, during a discussion with Univision, that it was “ridiculous” to think that DREAMers, children brought to the U.S. by their parents […]
Ben Carson blames measles outbreak on illegals
February 4, 2015 By 6 Comments
The Hill — Ben Carson says illegal immigrants are partly to blame for the measles outbreak. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon considering a 2016 run for the White House, said it’s a fact that people are entering the country illegally without being screened for measles. While U.S. citizens who don’t get vaccinated are also a factor in […]
Border Patrol union leader: ‘We’re in the middle of political football’
February 3, 2015 By 7 Comments
The Daily Signal — A union leader for U.S. Border Patrol agents spoke out today to voice concern about the political haggling over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Shawn Moran, vice president for the National Border Patrol Council, says the congressional showdown over President Obama’s executive actions and Homeland Security funding shows that “those […]
Thousands of immigration hearings canceled; delays could extend past 2019
February 2, 2015 By 4 Comments
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Thousands of immigrants seeking legalization through the U.S. court system have had their hearings canceled and are being told by the government that it may be 2019 or later before their futures are resolved. Some immigration lawyers fear the delay will leave their clients at risk of deportation as evidence becomes […]
Obama not considering public opinion in immigration drive
January 30, 2015 By 11 Comments
The Washington Examiner — Gallup recently asked adults around the country a very simple question about immigration: Are you satisfied, or dissatisfied, with the level of immigration into the United States today? Are too many immigrants coming? Too few? Or is the number just about right? Before giving the results, it’s important to note what that […]
California motorists forced to wait months for DMV appointments after immigrants law goes into effect
January 30, 2015 By 21 Comments
HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — The Department of Motor Vehicles is so overwhelmed with requests for new driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations that it can take up to three months to get an appointment or a half-day wait in the lobby. A DMV spokesman told KCAL9 Political Reporter Dave Bryan there has been a crush of applications for […]
