May 23
One year ago, with the presidential race in full swing and proponents of self-deportation making the headlines, it would have been difficult to predict the extraordinary vote that took place Tuesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ten Democrats and three Republicans voted to pass S. 744 out of committee and send a comprehensive immigration bill …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/05/23/what-does-the-success-of-the-mark-up-tell-us-about-the-coming-full-senate-vote-on-immigration/
May 17
Yesterday was day 3 of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s mark-up on S. 744, the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill. While it wasn’t as exciting as the first two days—no dramatic speeches or vocal disagreement—several important votes were taken to modify the mandatory E-verify program, adding and subtracting protections, safeguards, and reporting requirements. This lack of …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/05/17/13573/
May 07
President Obama spent three days last week traveling to Mexico as well as Costa Rica—his first second-term trip to Latin America. Mexico is the United States’ third largest trading partner, behind Canada and China, in terms of total goods, and the U.S. is Mexico’s largest trading partner. In addition, the largest share of immigrants who …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/05/07/president-obama-trip-to-latin-america-highlights-important-mutual-economic-and-security-ties/
May 02
Tens of thousands of people across the country—from New York to Vermont to California and Arizona—gathered at rallies and marches yesterday to demand immigration reform. Immigrants and advocates joined with labor groups, lawmakers, and other organizations for the May Day, also known as International Worker’s Day, demonstrations in dozens of cities. And their message was …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/05/02/immigration-activists-take-to-the-streets-in-may-day-rallies-around-the-nation/
Apr 22
Last week, the U.S. Senate introduced a long-awaited immigration reform bill, which many are predicting is our best chance in 20 years to fix the broken immigration system. While awaiting the Senate’s formal introduction however, devastating events unfolded in Boston. The nation stood transfixed on developments in Massachusetts, as did the Senators and those involved …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/04/22/letting-tragedy-guide-not-derail-policy-making/
Apr 18
Now that the Senate’s “Gang of Eight” has officially introduced its immigration bill, the public, analysts, and newspaper editorial boards are all having a chance to weigh in about the sweeping overhaul of the nation’s broken immigration system. The reaction from many has been positive because, while it is not a perfect measure, the legislation …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/04/18/immigration-bill-praise-further-marginalizes-opponents/
Apr 17
The “Gang of Eight” officially introduced their comprehensive immigration reform bill—the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act—in the Senate today, capping off months of negotiations to craft a bipartisan solution. As many have said, it is not a perfect bill, but it is a good compromise that will go far in an attempt …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/04/17/early-concerns-with-senate-immigration-bill/
Apr 15
After months of negotiations, the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” is ready to introduce the Senate immigration reform bill this week. Details about the measure—like the billions it would earmark for border security and the new visa program it would create based on work skills—have been leaking ahead of an expected announcement. And the proposal would …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/04/15/senators-close-to-introducing-immigration-reform-bill/
Mar 22
We’ve hit a point in the life cycle of the long awaited Senate immigration reform bill that a lot of parents will remember well. It’s those last few days before the baby is born, when anxiety and excitement are present in equal measure. Rather than speculating about the baby’s eye color or who the baby …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/03/22/immigration-watchdogs-keep-calm-and-press-on/
Mar 22
This week, Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware presided over a public hearing to discuss what so many of us know: the immigration courts are failing to provide a fair, efficient, and effective system of justice. Many of the concerns raised by Senator Coons, as well as some of the witnesses, during Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/03/22/hearing-and-report-highlight-lack-of-due-process-in-immigration-system/
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