The Honorable Lamar Smith, a Representative in Congress from the State of Texas, and Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary.
We need immigration policy designed to protect American workers and taxpayers.
What was acceptable for the Constitution in 2007 should be equally acceptable today.
These appointments go well beyond past presidential practice and raise serious constitutional concerns.
The vast majority of those who apply for immigration benefits have no ill intent toward the U.S.
America needs an agricultural guestworker program that is fair to everyone it impacts: American growers, farm workers, consumers, and guestw...
The accelerating trend of American judges to cite and rely on foreign law threatens our dedication to government of the people, by the peopl...
This lack of cooperation is evident in the Department's handling of inquiries related to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explos...
Tragically, two of the guns were found at the scene of the shooting death of Customs and Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.
I am disappointed in the Department's repeated refusal to cooperate with this Committee's oversight requests.
Yet, many questions remain as to how such a reckless and dangerous law enforcement program was allowed to operate under the Justice Departme...