Boston Herald – Many pundits assumed that this would be the year that comprehensive immigration reform became law. The conventional wisdom was that President Obama’s re-election and his strong showing among Hispanic voters would force Republicans to go along. Now, halfway through the year, the prospects for immigration reform have dimmed significantly. [Read More]
Border Security a Concern – Fears Grow of Renewed Illegal Immigration
June 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Rebellion Brewing Against Amnesty in the House!
June 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
National Journal – A string of developments reflect the stirrings of what could snowball into a full-blown revolt against the most ambitious overhaul of immigration law in a quarter century. “If they think they’re going to force-feed amnesty, there’s going to be a rebellion,” said Rep. Steve King of Iowa, who spearheaded the vote one […]
Even With Strengthened Border, Gang of 8 Bill Fails to Protect America
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Daily Caller – Even if the border enforcement mechanisms are strengthened in the Senate immigration bill, the bill will still be “fatally flawed,” according to the head of the union representing 12,000 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudications officers and staff. In a letter sent to the “Gang of Eight” senators leading […]
Border Security a Litmus Test for Republicans
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Politico – A closed-door meeting of over 100 Senate and House conservatives on immigration reform made at least one thing clear: Republicans don’t want to do anything before nailing down the border security issue. Lawmakers — including Senate Gang of Eight members Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) — were unified in saying border […]
