Inspired Immigration Bill
State Representative Kim Meltzer (R-Clinton Twp.)
(Lansing, MI) – Arizona is at the heart of a national discussion and controversy over immigration reform after that state passed a new law allowing police to ask for proof of citizenship or lawful residency in the U.S. But even though some civil rights leaders are up in [...]
By Linda Chavez
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Arizona has just passed the toughest anti-illegal immigrant law in the country — but you have to wonder: Why now? Illegal immigration is down nationally from its high in 2000, with border apprehensions lower than they’ve been in 35 years. There are fewer illegal aliens in the U.S. today than there [...]
A Call to Action-
Yesterday Governor Brewer of Arizona signed a bill requiring police to harass or arrest anyone who “appears to be an undocumented immigrant.” This bill will create an America where people are racially profiled, our fragile economy is further damaged, and our neighborhoods are less safe because good people fear the police. This [...]
March 31, 2010
Washington D.C. - The American Immigration Council applauds today’s Supreme Court decision on the right to counsel for noncitizens charged with committing a crime. The Court held that criminal defense lawyers must advise their noncitizen clients about the risk of deportation if they accept a guilty plea. The Court recognized that current immigration [...]
This is a presentation delivered by Rev. Gary Henderson and actress Rocio Martinez to faith leaders in the community. This presentation depicts everyday events in Nashville and urges clergy to get involved in comprehensive immigration reform and to communicate to their churches, synagogues and mosques the effect that 287g is having on families. The Davidson [...]
a perverted version of its original intent
(Nashville) by Jan Snider
She looked so tiny holding the calloused hand of her young uncle, just 5 years old and excited about starting kindergarten. But as she shuffled down the polished floors of the church hallway toward our immigration legal clinic, there was worry in her big brown eyes.
She [...]
The West Michigan Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform has developed a House Party Kit to help advocate and educate the public on the issues with the current immigration policies. The kit includes: a 10 minute video, a discussion guide, resource to support the discussion, materials to make your voice count, and directions on how to [...]
by Tom Rademacher | The Grand Rapids Press
Sunday August 30, 2009, 6:00 AM
In a child’s handwriting, the letter begins simply: “Dear President Obama, I am writing to tell you how I feel without my dad and my little twin brothers.” Thus begins Pablo Aguilar’s plea for help, help to be reunited with his stepfather [...]
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June 10, 2009
By MIRIAM JORDAN - The Wall Street Journal
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it is temporarily freezing a policy of deporting widows and widowers of U.S. citizens, a sign of the Obama administration’s interest in new approaches to immigration.
Only a few hundred people were at risk of deportation under the policy, but [...]
On May 20, Senator Menendez (D-NJ), Senator Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Kennedy (D-MA), and Senator Schumer (D-NY) re-introduced the Reuniting Families Act (S.1085) which contains practical solutions for reducing family immigration visa backlogs and promoting humane and timely reunification of immigrant families. Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would ensure that visas are allocated efficiently; alleviate [...]