Tag Archive: republicans on immigration

Jan 24

Getting to a Citizenship Consensus

Immigration reform is enjoying a resurgence of support in both parties, with groups from a variety of backgrounds coming out in favor of a range of changes to our current system.  The most striking change may be the melting of opposition to a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.  …

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Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/01/24/getting-to-a-citizenship-consensus/

Sep 07

A Look Backward and Forward at Immigration Platforms

Eight years ago, the similarities between the Republican and Democratic platforms on the issue of immigration reform were striking.  The 2012 immigration planks for both parties are equally striking, but for the opposite reason.  Where 2004 demonstrated a unified vision of a broken system requiring reform, 2012 represents a virtual breakdown in agreement at least …

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Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/09/07/a-look-back-and-forward-at-immigration-platforms/