Blog & Updates
Immigration Policy Update for November 15, 2011
November 15, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
The father of Arizona’s SB 1070 becomes the first Arizona legislator to be recalled. Mountain West state leaders, meanwhile, discuss a different approach to immigration. To mitigate the crises caused by Congressional inaction on immigration, the President can take some steps, but can’t stop enforcing the broken laws.
Immigration Policy Update for June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
The House GOP introduced legislation to create mandatory e-verify for the entire country. The House also passed a DHS spending bill for next year. In the Senate two bills were introduced to protect refugees and workers. Around the country, the Administration’s “Secure Communities” program is generating opposition.
Ordinary People and Extraordinary Acts of Courage
June 21, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
Immigration Policy Update for May 27, 2011
May 27, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
The House is on the verge of passing a DHS appropriations bill for FY2012. Also in the House, Lamar Smith has introduced an indefinite detention bill and is preparing to introduce new e-verify legislation. The Supreme Court has upheld an Arizona law requiring use of E-Verify by businesses.
Border Patrol’s Record Staffing Levels: Diminishing Returns at Taxpayer Expense
May 04, 2011 - Posted by Adam Salazar
Policy Update: Congressional Developments for April 2011
April 27, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
In Congress, the Senate introduced a bill to limit birthright citizenship to those with one U.S. Citizen parent, and another to deploy 6,000 National Guard troops to the border. In the House, Rep. Honda introduced a bill to increase capacity to teach immigrants English and help them prepare for citizenship.
Border Control vs. Sealing the Border
April 08, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
What We Can Learn From the SBInet Fiasco
January 25, 2011 - Posted by Maurice Belanger
Is Border Security a Fiscal Black Hole?
January 07, 2011 - Posted by Adam Salazar
