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House Republicans Say They’ll Act on Immigration Reform This Year
David Nakamura, The Washington Post
“House Republicans intensified their outreach to Latino groups last week, offering renewed pledges that the House will deal with immigration reform this year. The effort has revived hope among advocates that a bipartisan deal can be reached to address the fate of the nation’s 11 million undocumented workers and students.”
A Nation Built for Immigrants
Michael Barone, The Wall Street Journal
“Will the recent surge of newcomers tear the U.S. apart? Not if history is any guide: From the beginning, America was made to unite citizens, even those with deep differences.”
Why Citizenship is Important
By Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.), The Hill (Opinion)
“It is not hard to see that citizenship is the cornerstone of the American dream. We are a nation of immigrants and immigration remains one of the great strengths of this country. To recognize the importance of citizenship to who we are as a people, September 17th marked Citizenship Day. As Congress continues discussing comprehensive immigration reform, we are again reminded that the inclusion of a pathway to citizenship is essential to ensuring that all immigrants are able to fully contribute to our economy, workforce and communities.”
Zuckerberg says he’s in DC for immigration–and optimistic
Jessica Meyers, Politico
“Fresh off meetings on the Hill, Mark Zuckerberg insisted Wednesday that immigration reform still has legs.”
House Republican Leader Lays Out Citizenship Possibility for Immigrants
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC Latino
“The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday said immigrant children brought to the country illegally by their parents should be given an earned path to citizenship, and he endorsed the possibility of providing legal status to adult immigrants in the country illegally by using three avenues already in existing law.”
Obama – Willing to Work with House on Immigration Reform
Jeff Mason, Reuters
“U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he could support the House of Representatives taking a piece-by-piece approach to changing immigration policy as long as key elements such as a “pathway to citizenship” for undocumented immigrants were included.”
Obama, on Telemundo, Rules Out Freezing Deportations on Most Illegal Immigrants
David Nakamura, The Washington Post
“President Obama on Tuesday ruled out using his executive authority to freeze deportations for most of the 11 million immigrants in the country illegally, saying such a move would violate federal law.”
Immigrants Prepare for Reform, Beware of Fraud
Amy Taxin, Associated Press
“Immigration reform is stalled in Congress but that’s not stopping immigrants from contacting lawyers, filling out paperwork and making other preparations in hopes of getting a head start should laws change.”
A Dream Derailed for Former Poster Child for Immigration Reform
Kathleen McGrory, Tampa Bay Times
“If the Dream Act ever had a public face, it belonged to Juan Gomez.”
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