The Senate began its second hearing on immigration reform on Monday, with Democrats urging that the Boston attacks not be used as “an exuse
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Boehner: Congress Has A “Big Learning Curve” On Immigration Reform
The House Speaker said that many members of Congress have never dealt with the issue of immigration, and need to learn more about the hot-button issue.
Bipartisan Immigration Reform Legislation Filed In Senate
The bipartisan bill marks the first significant push for immigration reform in nearly a decade.
Activists Urge Congress To Put Immigrants On Path To Citizenship
Members from the group Voto Latino joined House Democrats on Monday to urge Congress to tackle the issue of immigration reform.
House Democrats: Immigration Reform Will Help The Economy
“Many industries would not exist the way they do without immigration,” said Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas).
Mexican Ambassador Expresses Optimism Over Immigration Reform
“[The U.S. has] a culture and social dynamic that can actually embrace immigration and integrate immigration more effectively than anywhere else in the world,” Medina-Mora said
Group Pushing “Gang of Eight” To Allow Immigrants To Stay In U.S.
“The idea that family unity stands in opposition to economic growth is completely backwards,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
Hoyer: House Is “Very Close” To Immigration Deal, Path To Citizenship
When asked if the proposal would include a pathway to citizenship, Hoyer confirmed that it would.
WATCH: Official Says ICE Agents Can’t Do Their Jobs
National ICE Council President Chris Crane testified that morale at his agency is at an all-time low because officers are prohibited from arresting or deporting many of the illegal or undocumented immigrants they catch.
Immigrant Activists Urge Key GOP Lawmaker To Back Pathway To Citizenship
In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), the DREAMERS of Virginia urged him to “stand on the right side of humane and practical immigration reform.”
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