Press Releases
Senate Legislative Process Must Maintain Spirit of Compromise
Washington D.C. – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee begins “mark-up” of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. In an unprecedented move by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy and Ranking Member Charles Grassley, all amendments have been made publicly available in order to make the… Read More
Bloated Estimate of Legalization Costs Ignores Immigration Reform’s Broader Economic Benefits
Washington D.C. – Today, the Heritage Foundation released a report which attempts to assess the fiscal costs associated with legalizing the 11 million unauthorized individuals living in the United States. The new report is similar to a 2007 study, which was widely criticized at the time of publication and continues… Read More
Moncrieffe v. Holder: Implications for Drug Charges and Other Categorical Approach Issues
Washington, D.C.—Last week, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Moncrieffe v. Holder, holding that a state drug conviction is not an aggravated felony when the statute of conviction extends to the social sharing of a small amount of marijuana. The case has important implications not only… Read More
Press Release: New Poll Shows Significant Support Among Majority of Republicans for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation
Survey Finds 67 Percent of Republicans Support the Senate Gang of Eight’s Immigration Bill; Americans Believe Reform Will Help Bolster U.S. Economy In conjunction with Americans for Tax Reform, the Partnership for a New American Economy and the National Immigration Forum Action Fund released poll findings today… Read More
Eleventh Circuit Holds that Filing Limitations on Motions to Reopen Are Subject to Equitable Tolling
For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – Over the last two weeks, the Eleventh Circuit issued two decisions holding that the time and numerical limitations on motions to reopen are subject to equitable tolling. Noncitizens ordered removed in the Eleventh Circuit now may seek, under certain circumstances, to reopen… Read More
Press Release: Statement of Partnership for a New American Economy Co-chairs Mayor Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch, and J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr. On Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation
Following the announcement of the bipartisan Senate Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform legislation, Partnership for a New American Economy Co-Chairs Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch, and J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr. issued the following statements: “Mayors and business leaders understand how vitally important it is to bring our broken… Read More
Agreement Reached in National Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
Washington D.C. – The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have agreed to settle a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging the denial of work authorization to asylum seekers who have been waiting six months or more for a decision on their asylum applications. If… Read More
Court Says ICE Failed to Satisfy FOIA Requirements in Council’s Suit to Compel Disclosure of Records on Access to Counsel
Court Says ICE Failed to Satisfy FOIA Requirements in Council’s Suit to CompelDisclosure of Records on Access to Counsel A federal district court recently issued an opinion addressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) failure to comply with its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Read More
Press Release: Statement of Chief Policy Advisor to New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Partnership for a New American Economy Chairman John Feinblatt on USCIS Reaching H-1B Visa Cap
“The fact that our supply of H-1B visas was exhausted so quickly is not only emblematic of our broken immigration system – it represents yet another missed opportunity to attract the world’s best and brightest to our shores. If we want to stay competitive and thrive in the global… Read More
Press Release: Statement of Partnership for a New American Economy Co-chair and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Senator Rand Paul’s Immigration Speech
“Senator Paul’s speech today helps move the immigration debate forward in a positive way, and it shows that broad bipartisan agreement is attainable on reforms that will secure our borders, create a path to citizenship for those here illegally, and allow us to attract the talent we need to… Read More
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