We have struggled with this. We passed the DREAM Act and the 111th Congress couldn't overcome the conservative filibuster in the Senate.
It would make it a crime, potentially a felony, to be an undocumented immigrant in this country.
the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act, unreasonably raises the credible fear standard.
the Protection of Children Act, contrary to its name does nothing to protect children.
this legislation; this provisional draft is hardly a way for us to start an important hearing like this.
Well, that is okay. There are many Members of Congress who cannot either.
But just 1 week later, all that promise is all but gone. Why the sudden turnaround? Apparently it is all President Obama...
Less than 2 weeks ago, I was optimistic that we had turned a corner in the immigration debate...
Now, let me take this moment to assure them that the President is enforcing our immigration laws vigorously...
Is it reasonable that we should shoot for a goal that would allow people to have lawyers in case they cannot afford them...
And it also makes it clear that it must be relevant, and relevant does not mean everything.