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House Hearing Opens Conversation on Immigration Reform in Congress
February 05, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Judiciary Committee is holding the first hearing on immigration reform of the 113th Congress. The following is a statement by Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum: “Today is a new day on Capitol Hill for immigration. We hail the bipartisan consensus, both within and outside Congress, that has brought immigration reform to the fore, and we are pleased to see the House Judiciary Committee prioritize the conversation around...
Senators to Announce Bipartisan Principles on Immigration Reform
January 28, 2013
Framework Is Powerful, Practical Start WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of senators will officially release a framework today for broad immigration reform that includes a conditional path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The plan also includes reforms to the legal immigration system based upon the needs of the economy, creation of an employment verification system and an improved process for admitting future workers. Many of the details have yet to be hammered out, but...
Opening Shot for Immigration Overhaul as Administration and Congress Unveil Visions for Reform
January 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — All signs point to major action on broad immigration reform in the coming weeks. Today, the White House announced that President Obama will debut his plans for an immigration overhaul during an event Tuesday in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, a bipartisan working group of senators is likely to release broad principles for reform next Friday. Congress is expected to move forward on legislation as early as this spring. According to the Washington Post, the Senate’s “timetable would...
New Day For Immigration Reform as New Administration and Congress Get to Work
January 18, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Obama takes the oath of office on Monday and the 113th Congress gets to work, momentum for immigration reform is building among voters and leaders across the political spectrum. This week alone, business, faith and law enforcement leaders have issued clear calls for Congress and the President to make reform a reality, and a new poll shows that American voters — Republicans and Democrats alike — support a better immigration process that includes a path to...
U.S. Chamber, Southern Baptists Make Immigration Reform One of Their Top Legislative Priorities
January 17, 2013
**Video available at www.c-span.org** WASHINGTON, D.C. — Days before the inauguration and just as the 113th Congress is settling into place, the CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a former Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush joined law enforcement and faith leaders at a press conference today to urge Congress to work together and pass broad immigration reform in 2013. With Democrats and Republicans recognizing the moral, economic and political imperative to improve our...
Illinois Driver’s License Bill Exemplifies Bipartisan Consensus around Immigration
January 08, 2013
Washington, D.C. — Behind strong bipartisan support, the Illinois legislature voted today to grant a special temporary driver’s license to immigrants who are in the country without authorization. This commonsense public-safety measure will ensure that all drivers on Illinois roads will have been tested on their driving skills and on the rules of the road, and that they will have insurance. It now goes to Gov. Patrick Quinn, who supports the legislation. Support for the bill transcended...
New Report Shows Record Immigration Enforcement Spending
January 07, 2013
In Belt-tightening Era, Government Should Choose Quality over Quantity Washington, D.C — The Obama administration has made immigration its highest law enforcement priority, according to a report released today by the Migration Policy Institute. The federal government spent nearly $18 billion in immigration enforcement in fiscal year 2012, an amount approximately 24 percent higher than the combined spending on all other federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, the Drug Enforcement...
New Congress Must Renew Commitment to Improve Immigration
January 03, 2013
Washington, D.C — Today starting at noon, the 113th Congress is being sworn in. Following an election in which both parties competed for new American voters, Republicans and Democrats alike recognize that now is the time to transcend partisan politics and create a better immigration process. Whether they are up to the challenge or not is the question. “As we welcome the new Congress to Washington, we also welcome the new, bipartisan climate around immigration that has emerged in the past...
New Immigration Rule Keeps Families Together, Promotes Legal Immigration
January 02, 2013
Washington, D.C — Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the final rule for the family unity waiver, a new process that will allow U.S. citizens’ spouses and children who are eligible for a green card to file their applications for family unity from within the U.S. The process will be effective on March 4. Currently, immigrants who are eligible for legalization because they have a U.S. citizen spouse or parent must return to their home countries to be...
Bipartisan Push for Immigration Reform Intensifies with Colorado Compact
December 12, 2012
Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Unite, Urge Congress to Act Denver — Building on strong bipartisan momentum for immigration reform next year, Colorado leaders across the political spectrum are launching the Colorado Compact, a set of principles to encourage real and lasting federal reform. The effort was spearheaded by Democratic Senator Michael Bennet and Republican former Senator Hank Brown and includes a diverse list of over 100 prominent signers from across the state, including...
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