In a press conference held this past Thursday, 4 June, Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid emphasized that he considers comprehensive immigration reform one of this three priority issues, along with health reform and energy.
Reid has long held a pro-immigration reform position and in meetings with Nevada Mexican immigrant groups has confirmed his commitment to this issue.
In this most recent public statement, Reid states that he would like to see the reform happen this year.
Other senators interviewed in a Washington Post article reflect a more cautious approach. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), for example, considers that it may not happen until next spring.
A decisive moment that can define the type of reform that may be pursued and the process that will be followed will be June 17, when President Obama will meet with a select group of immigrant advocates and legislators to discuss a joint strategy.
The Washington Post article can be read here.
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