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Florida Lawmakers Consider Proposing an Arizona Style Immigration Law
The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that earlier this week, the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Arizona immigration law that will become effective on July 29th. The law will authorize law enforcement while enforcing another law such as a traffic violation, to question the immigration status of the individual stopped if law enforcement reasonably suspects he or she is [...]
Reactions to President’s Speech on Immigration Reform
The Orlando Sentinel reported today that during President Obama’s speech yesterday on the topic of immigration reform, he blamed opposition from Republican lawmakers as the reason why our country’s immigration laws haven’t been reformed.
The issue of immigration reform has been given more attention because of the Arizona immigration law that will become effective later this month. The Obama administration is expected [...]
President Seeks Help from Activists to Push for Immigration Reform
The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that President Obama is seeking the help from various activists and labor leaders in his efforts to promote the overhaul of our country’s immigration laws.
The President’s plan is to demonstrate that although he believes the immigration laws need to be reformed, the reality is, is that his efforts to resolve the immigration problem have been [...]
Mid-Term Elections Raises Concerns for Passing Immigration Reform
The Chicago Tribune reported today that the mid-term elections have essentially changed the direction of government due to lawmakers hearing their constituents’ anger, frustration, and the economic downturn, have caused them to not propose legislation and spend money, two of the most basic duties of lawmakers.
After many lawmakers risked their future on health care reform, most of them have shown to have [...]
Immigration Reform Rallies Getting Bolder
The New York Times reported this week that in New York City, demonstrators rallied in lower Manhattan and indicated their frustrations with President Obama and his administration for not doing enough to pass immigration reform.
The rally that took place on Wednesday, is the most recent by immigrants and their supporters in the New York metropolitan area that have included vigils, sit-ins, marches, and [...]
