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New National Poll and 26 State Polls Show Voters Want Immigration Reform This Year
On July 9th, the Partnership for a New American Economy, the Business Roundtable, and the National Association of Manufacturers released the findings of a national survey and 26 state surveys. Findings include: Voters across the country recognize the immigration system is broken: By a 12 to 1 ratio, voters believe the system is in need […]
Read MoreGroups Sue Federal Government over Failure to Provide Legal Representation for Children
The American Civil Liberties Union, American Immigration Council, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Public Counsel, and K&L Gates LLP today filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit on behalf of thousands of children who are challenging the federal government’s failure to provide them with legal representation as it carries out deportation hearings against them.
Read MoreAmerica’s Past Treatment of Central Americans Serves as Cautionary Tale
The Obama administration has put forth a plan on how to respond to the thousands of Central American families and unaccompanied children who are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the administration plans to take a hard-line approach that is focused on deporting the vast majority of the children and families […]
Read MoreRemembering the Promise and Power of the American Dream on Independence Day
More than 200 years ago, our Founding Fathers declared our nation’s independence from England, and ever since, men and women from around the world have sworn to “support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America” as they become U.S. citizens. The Fourth of July is our annual opportunity to not […]
Read MoreVirginia needs immigration reform
Virginians may be wondering how the prospects for immigration reform being effectively dead until 2016 will affect them. But the reality is that there’s resultant national impact. Just consider national elections: If any Republican veers from the conservative stance, it will be seemingly toxic for his or her chances of being elected. But Virginia cannot […]
Read MoreAmerica Must Uphold Its Obligations to Protect Children and Families Fleeing Persecution
Washington D.C. – As the numbers of unaccompanied minors and mothers with children crossing our southern border grows, the U.S. government faces a critical test of its historic commitment to protect those fleeing violence and persecution. How we respond will signal to the world whether our commitment to due process and the protection of refugees […]
Read MoreFarm business needs immigration reform: column
As a member of both the agricultural and business community in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Council and its members have witnessed first-hand the benefits of new business generation in our great state. New business generation is inherently the best catalyst to driving job creation, especially in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is definitely heading in the right direction, both […]
Read MoreCongress Needs Reminding of Unaccompanied Migrant Children’s Plight
The House Judiciary Committee’s June 25 hearing was supposed to be about the recent surge in the numbers of unaccompanied child migrants from Central America who are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. Had this really been the subject of the hearing, the topic of escalating gang violence in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador would have […]
Read MoreImmigrant from Belgium Brings Innovation to American Classrooms, May Have to Return Home
Thomas Ketchell, the founder of a promising startup aiming to bring technology into the elementary school classroom, received a prestigious invitation to join an accelerator in America. Much to his frustration, he has been unable to get a work visa so he can work in the country more permanently. Thomas Ketchell has always had a nose […]
Read MoreNot All Members of Congress Recognize the Nation’s Role in Protecting Unaccompanied Minors
The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing today entitled, “Dangerous Passage: The Growing Problem of Unaccompanied Children Crossing the Border.” Committee members questioned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson on the growing humanitarian crisis at our southern border. Thousands of children from Central America are arriving seeking protection from the violence […]
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