Immigration
Border Democrats like Cuellar hold key to Biden’s U.S. immigration reform | Reuters
Manchin after border visit: Past time to do immigration reform
Immigration bills that offer new path to citizenship face opposition in Senate
House Republicans offer rebuttal to Biden immigration plan
Immigration bills on House agenda; Democrats hopeful for Senate votes
Immigration: Biden bill faces uphill battle, but these measures could pass
Immigration: Democratic lawmakers wrestle with how to proceed
Ariz Sens Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly hold keys to immigration debate
Biden unveiled his plan during his first day in office, proposing an eight-year pathway to citizenship for many of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.But the political landscape is much changed from a decade ago. For one, Biden's plan faces an evenly divided Senate, where under the existing rules they will once again need large Republican support to pass any legislation on immigration. And so far, no bipartisan coalition has emerged in the Gang of Eight tradition.
Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill
Democrats: Passing Biden’s immigration plan through Senate is a herculean task
It’s taken only days for Democrats gauging how far President Joe Biden’s bold immigration proposal can go in Congress to acknowledge that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest. As they brace to tackle a politically flammable issue that’s resisted major congressional action since the 1980s, Democrats are using words like “aspirational” to describe [...]
On immigration, Biden seeks new approach to old deadlock
Why Biden’s immigration plan may be risky for Democrats
Biden’s bold immigration overhaul may face a Republican wall in Congress
Biden immigration proposal includes pathway to citizenship for some
Biden to Announce Broad Plan to Reverse Trump Immigration Policies
Biden to send Congress immigration reform bill after being sworn in
U.S. Immigration Reform To Be A Biden Priority
Court’s DACA ruling welcome news, but immigration reform needed, advocates say
DHS nominee vows administration will roll up sleeves and reform immigration on Day 1
Immigration, executive action top Biden preview of first 100 days
Biden Wants Another Crack at Comprehensive Immigration Reform But Activists Are Wary of Past Failures
Biden Immigration Policies Could Hinge On The Senate
Kamala Harris’ immigration plan aims to protect migrants, DACA
O’Rourke’s Immigration Plan Calls for Pathway to Citizenship
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping immigration plan to seek a pathway to U.S. citizenship for 11 million people in the country illegally, deploy thousands of immigration lawyers to the southern border to help with asylum cases and earmark $5 billion to bolster the rule of law in Central America.
Jared Kushner Doesn’t Understand His Own Immigration Plan
Trump to launch uphill bid to overhaul immigration laws
White House immigration plan may call for commission on visas
The White House is nearing completion of a proposal to revamp the legal immigration system that could include the creation of an independent blue ribbon commission that would help decide how many future visas will be allocated and what kind of workers should receive them, according to two sources familiar with the talks.
Pelosi Statement on Immigration Priorities – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
2020 politics make an immigration deal unlikely in lame-duck
Some U.S. House Republicans see progress on Dreamer immigration deal
Capitol Hill’s Immigration Impasse Likely to Stay in Ryans Wake
Whit e House Immigration Principles Could Create Problems for DACA Plan
Sen. John McCain aims to revive immigration reform when he returns to Congress
Donald Trump says he wants comprehensive immigration plan but country is not ready –Oh Come On
President Obamas Legacy on Immigration
Eight years ago, President Barack Obama entered the White House on a promise to reform America’s immigration system. His urgency ultimately dissipated and reforming America’s immigration system will not be counted among his achievements. Other issues took priority, partisan divides emerged, and an intransigent Congress refused to move legislation across the finish line. Thus, President Obama will leave office today with a mixed legacy on immigration.Reforming America’s immigration system will not be counted among his achievements.
New Study Shows the Multiple Forms of Skilled Immigrant Labor
A recent report by sociologist Jacqueline Hagan sheds a new light on the often unappreciated value of the skills possessed by immigrant workers in some of these occupations. Specifically, she makes the case that skills encompass way more than just formal education. These findings take an especially important value in the current political context, characterized by misinformation, scapegoating, and an intentional demonization of immigrants.
A Narrower Majority for Republicans Could Widen the House Divide
The contest for control of the House of Representatives will probably yield an even more polarized chamber, leaving a smaller, more conservative Republican majority that may challenge the re-election of Paul D. Ryan as speaker and greet Hillary Clinton with a fresh round of investigations — whether she wins the White House or not.
National Academies Report Underscores Immense Economic Importance of Immigrants to America
Immigration reform in 2017? Good luck after this campaign
The GOP's harsh immigration rhetoric was on stark display in Cleveland, while Democrats are sprinting in the other direction. The deep partisan split over immigration casts heavy doubt that Congress could pass a comprehensive immigration overhaul early next year with a new occupant at the White House and a newly-minted Congress.
Tim Kaine’s Views on Immigration Policy
Democratic Presidential Candidate, Hilary Clinton has named Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia as her Vice-Presidential running mate. A look into Tim Kaine’s past positions on immigration reveal that he has supported steps towards reforming America’s immigration system, has spoken out against punitive, anti-immigrant measures at the state level, and has made significant efforts to reach ...