Showing posts with label Immigration Reform. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Immigration Reform. Show all posts

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Key GOP Congressman’s Immigration Idea Would Create Permanent Underclass Of Workers

Key GOP Congressman’s Immigration Idea Would Create Permanent Underclass Of Workers: Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-ID), a key player in the ongoing House negotiations to advance comprehensive immigration reform, has come out against providing a pathway to citizenship for the nation’s 11 million undocumented immigrants, echoing a growing consensus among conservative members. The position is in stark contrast to the framework put forward by a bipartisan group [...]/p

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Immigration Reform Must Include Workers' Rights | Common Dreams

Immigration Reform Must Include Workers' Rights | Common Dreams
"At this moment, various plans to reform America's broken immigration system are working their way through Congressional debate. On Monday, a bipartisan group of eight lawmakersunveiled a plan that includes what they call a "tough but fair" path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Last Friday, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Obama to discuss the issue, and this caucus' input will be influential in shaping any final legislation."