Immigration Reform Support
The end of the year is approaching and, once again, the US Congress has failed to pass the comprehensive immigration reform that the nation has needed for at least two decades.
When the Senate approved S. 744 in June no one expected that the House approval process would be easy. Nonetheless, there was hope that negotiations could produce an acceptable version that could be passed sometime this year.
Now, the scenario remains unchanged, with no movement in the House and, in fact, some press reports and declarations which suggest that the House Republicans remain as staunchly opposed as they have been in recent years. According to these, House Speaker John Boehner assured republican representatives that he had no intention to agree to a conference to work out a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill.
This declaration, interpreted as an attempt to appease the far-right republican legislators, occurs within the context of continued polarization in Congress and renewed attempts by pro-immigrant forces to win the debate in the national arena. As an example of the latter, supporters of immigration reform point to the existence of national and state-level public opinion polls demonstrating popular support. Latinos, among others, continue their immigration reform support, but it also exists among other social sectors.
The battle over immigration reform may be over in 2013, but perhaps it is more correct to suggest that it has been postponed. The consequences of this development will be seen in the next federal elections.
Below are press analyses of the current situation, as well as considerations of upcoming developments regarding immigration reform:
Harper Polling: Pennsylvanians Support Immigration Reform - PoliticsPA
http://news.google.com Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:12:21 GMT
PoliticsPAHarper Polling: Pennsylvanians Support Immigration ReformPoliticsPAThe survey judged the importance of immigration reform to voters by asking how important it was to address this year, and whether their representative's vote on the issue would affect their opinions on reelection. 78% of respondents said that it was ...
http://news.google.com Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:42:17 GMT
International Business TimesImmigration Reform News: Advocates Say Bill Isn't Dead 'Until We Say So'International Business TimesWith various polls showing a pathway to citizenship more popular than the GOP's favorability rating, immigration reform advocates say the will keep working lives on while the wheels of Congress stall on the issue.
Immigration reform outlook - Washington Post (blog)
http://news.google.com Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:34:12 GMT
Washington Post (blog)Immigration reform outlookWashington Post (blog)There were some theatrics on Wednesday from liberal immigration reform advocates, claiming the speaker of the House was now refusing to go to conference with the Senate on immigration reform. Immigration reform dead! Really? No. In fact, this morning ...Sen. Charles Schumer: Immigration reform still possible this yearWashington TimesSpeaker John Boehner Closes Window On Immigration Reform This YearFox News LatinoBoehner rules ...
John Boehner just put immigration reform on life support - Washington Post (blog)
http://news.google.com Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:16:31 GMT
John Boehner just put immigration reform on life supportWashington Post (blog)House Speaker John Boehner says he will not allow any House-passed immigration legislation to be blended with the Senate's sweeping reform bill, further quashing the chances of comprehensive immigration reform legislation being signed into law anytimeﾠ...
California House member pushes for immigration reform this year - Los Angeles Times
http://news.google.com Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:10:40 GMT
California House member pushes for immigration reform this yearLos Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- A key California Republican is pushing back against House GOP leaders who say there is not enough time before Congress adjourns this year to consider immigration reform. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) will make his case to Houseﾠ...
House GOP Needs to Put up or Shut up on Immigration Reform - Huffington Post
http://news.google.com Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:59:28 GMT
House GOP Needs to Put up or Shut up on Immigration ReformHuffington PostThere is a reason the twitter hashtag #TimeIsNow caught on. The time really is now for Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and the House Republican leadership to allow a vote on a bipartisan immigration reform bill. It's been 5 long months since the Senateﾠ...
Why Immigration Reform May (Or May Not) Die In 2013 - International Business Times
http://news.google.com Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:39:44 GMT
International Business TimesWhy Immigration Reform May (Or May Not) Die In 2013International Business TimesWhile advocates of immigration reform are eternally optimistic that Congress will pass a bill in 2013 -- even though two influential House Republicans have already poured cold water over hopes of such legislation leaving the chamber -- some opponents ...
Burying Immigration Reform and Muddling Responsibility: Don't Believe the ... - ThinkProgress
http://news.google.com Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:21:51 GMT
Burying Immigration Reform and Muddling Responsibility: Don't Believe the ...ThinkProgressAnother day, another Immigration Reform is Dead pronouncement. Now that declaration is being coupled with the jaw-dropping claim that both parties share the blame for the putative demise. Neither assertion holds up to scrutiny. The number of times ...
