A contentious issue, illegal immigration, poses a number of economic, political, and cultural challenges to the country. Often, the debate becomes a partisan-fueled, highly emotional diatribe between the two major parties. This section cover issues from the Dream Act to Arizona’s contentious immigration reforms, as Independent-minded voters are seeking potential solutions that obey the rule of law, stay within the confines of a budget, and maintain a compassionate, but realistic outlook on immigration.
On Tuesday, the US Senate voted by a large margin — 84-15 — in favor of moving the immigration reform bill to the floor for further discussions. Among the key elements in the upcoming debates will be to reach a balance between the naturalization efforts favored by the Democrats and the security of the borders required by the Republicans.
Optimism in Washington, D.C. over the prospects of passing immigration reform remains high. Last week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-N.V.) announced debate on Senate Bill 744 will begin on June 10. With surprisingly little clamor from either side of Congress, immigration reform advocates believe…
On May 21, the U.S Senate Judiciary Committee passed a much anticipated immigration reform measure known as S. 744. Led by the bipartisan “Gang of Eight,” the measure passed the committee with a surprising 13-5 vote. It is that surprisingly strong majority, plus the lack of acrimonious public debate…
Mark Zuckerberg’s 501(c)(4) organization, FWD.us, took another political blow last week when two key donors publicly left the super PAC. Focused on the expansion of the H1-B visas, FWD.us recently launched a series of advertisements featuring lawmakers pushing for immigration reform.
For months, lawmakers in Washington have pushed for comprehensive immigration reform, a sentiment recently echoed in Silicon Valley. Adding political organizer to his long list of accolades, Mark Zuckerberg…
In his new book, “Immigration Wars,” George Bush’s younger brother, Jeb Bush, differentiates between a pathway to citizenship and legal status, favoring a path to residency over citizenship.
With major economic consequences at stake, it is interesting to see how behind the scene, key industries managed to influence the immigration reform.
