DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano announced on Tuesday morning that the Department has deployed its "Secure Communities" program to all 25 counties located on the Southwest border with Mexico. The "Secure Communities" program allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to root out criminal illegal aliens incarcerated in local jails.
The pro-amnesty, open-borders coalition 'Reform Immigration for America' is activating its membership and urging them to oppose the $600 million border security bill passed by the Senate last week. The spending bill provides for additional border patrol agents, unmanned surveillance drones, justice department support among other things.
A new report released by Texas' Health and Human Services Commission shows that more than 60,000 children are born to non-citizens each year -- most to illegal aliens.
The National Immigration and Customs Enforcement Council, which represents 7,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the nation, cast a "Vote of No Confidence" for ICE Director John Morton and Asst. Director Phyllis Coven. Union leaders said that they have "abandoned the Agency's core mission of enforcing United States Immigration Laws..."
Norco City Council Members voted, 4-0, to support a resolution that backs Arizona's immigration enforcement law. Norco Mayor Malcolm Miller did not attend the meeting. The Council also discussed a possible E-Verify ordinance that would require all the city's businesses to check new hires through the worker verification system.
According to new state data in Utah, at least 10% of welfare benefits in the state are going to households that contain illegal aliens. Under state law, illegal aliens cannot qualify for welfare expenses, but because many of the children of illegal aliens were born in the United States and are citizens, along with other scenarios, illegal aliens are indeed receiving state benefits.
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has been negotiating with the federal government to deputize Virginia State Troopers as immigration enforcement agents. The Governor would like state troopers to have the training and ability to ask individuals who have been stopped or detained about their immigration status and plans on making an announcement in the near future.
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has issued a ruling on a Virginia state law that allows police officers to check the immigration status of individuals stopped or arrested.
Are you really angry about the Arizona ruling? Here's how you can fight back and make a difference. A lot of you are asking for a way to constructively express your anger at what has just happened in Arizona.
A newly revealed memo, obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) who is leading the fight against amnesty, shows Obama Administration officials offering a detailed plan that would offer actual or de facto amnesty to millions of illegal aliens without Congress ever taking a vote.
The state of Arizona has already filed its appeal against Judge Susan Bolton's decision issued on Wednesday. Federal Judge Bolton issued an injunction against three major provisions of Arizona's immigration enforcement law that went into effect today.
A new report from STR, a hotel research firm, reveals that boycotts against Arizona have had little impact on the state's tourism industry. In fact, over the past two months, hotel bookings have been on the rise in the state's top tourism destinations.
Federal Judge Susan Bolton ordered an injunction today of Arizona’s immigration enforcement law, formerly known as SB1070, just hours before it’s scheduled to take effect. Supporters of immigration enforcement are angry and frustrated over the ruling, but there is hope in the halls of Congress – of all places. If Congress passed the SAVE Act and CLEAR Act, these two bills together would secure the border, mandate E-Verify nationwide, and provide local law enforcement officials with the tools to help federal officials enforce immigration laws obviating the need for SB1070.
Federal Judge Susan Bolton has blocked two portions of Arizona's immigration enforcement law, including the law's most controversial section requiring police officers to ask individuals stopped, detained or arrested to prove their legal status if the officer has "reasonable suspicion" that the individual is in the country illegally.
Federal Judge Susan Bolton is expected to issue her decision today regarding Arizona's new immigration enforcement law. The law is supposed to take effect on Thursday, July 29, but the federal government has asked for a suspension until its case against the state is ruled on.
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton has still not issued a ruling on a motion by the federal government to suspend Arizona's immigration enforcement law while the case is being litigated in federal court. The law is supposed to take effect on Thursday, July 29, but the Justice Department is challenging the law's constitutionality, saying it oversteps federal authority.
After receiving no response from their first letter sent to the Obama Administration on June 21 regarding reports of an Executive Action mass amnesty, a group of 12 Senators, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), is again asking the Administration for answers. The Administration has not denied reports of a plan to provide a mass amnesty for the nation's 11-18 million illegal aliens through deferred action and parole.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will deport approximately 400,000 illegal aliens in fiscal year 2009, up 10% from 2008 and 25% from 2007 - the last two years of the Bush Administration. The majority of the illegal aliens deported are criminal offenders who were identified through ICE's Secure Communities program.
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) became a cosponsor of Rep. Heath Shuler's (D-N.C.) SAVE Act. In doing so, he has joined an elite group of Congressmen and women who have cosponsored NumbersUSA's 5 great immigration bills. These bills are the SAVE Act, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, the SAFE Act, the Birthright Citizenship Act, and the CLEAR Act.
The Senate voted against Arizona's right to enforce immigration laws, 55-to-43, by allowing Justice Department funds to be used in the lawsuit against the state. The vote prevented a floor vote on Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) amendment to the unemployment extension bill making its way through Congress. The amendment would have blocked funding to the Justice Department from being used in its lawsuit against Arizona.
More than 80 Members of Congress have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of Arizona against the lawsuit filed two weeks ago by the Justice Department. The Federal Government and Justice Department argue that Arizona's new immigration enforcement law preempts power granted to the federal government, but the Members of Congress argue in their brief that not only does it not preempt federal authority, but Congress encourages states to assist in the enforcement of immigration laws.
After threatening to no longer share arrest information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has announced that the city will continue to share its arrest data with federal officials, but it will not give the agents access to the names of crime victims and witnesses.
Senators Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and David Vitter (R-La.) have offered an amendment to H.R. 5297 (the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010) that would prevent the Obama Administration, including the Department of Justice and other agencies, from participating in lawsuits seeking to invalidate the recently enacted Arizona immigration law. CALL Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell NOW at 202-224-3121 and urge them to allow a vote on this amendment. Then, CALL your own Senators and ask them to urge the Senate Leadership to allow a vote!
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. council members officially expressed the city's support of Arizona on Wednesday when the council voted on a resolution Wednesday night. Passage of the resolution also includes a new ordinance, requiring all business with city contracts to begin using E-Verify.
The Justice Department unleashed their assault on Arizona's immigration enforcement law last week, but yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department announced that cities that protect illegal aliens from law enforcement officials, otherwise known as sanctuary cities, would be safe from federal prosecutors.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. James Edwards confounded supporters of amnesty at a U.S. House hearing on Wednesday by providing scriptural and theological reasons why an amnesty would be unethical. The hearing was conducted to make the case that there is an "ethical imperative" to reward millions of illegal aliens with permanent work permits and permanent residence in the U.S. But Dr. Edwards noted that showing that kind of mercy to illegal aliens would create a huge injustice against all the poor Americans who are unemployed. I suggest that you print or email this testimony for the pastor of your own congregation. -- ROY BECK, Founder & CEO of NumbersUSA.
Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee issued a response on Wednesday to the Immigration Subcommittee's hearing on the Ethical Imperative for Reform of our Immigration System. Members from the subcommittee listened to testimony from mostly pro-Amnesty religious leaders.
Temecula, Calif., located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, has taken immigration enforcement into its own hands. Last night, the city council approved a new ordinance that makes the use of E-Verify a requirement to possess a business license in the city.
Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina and Utah all have state legislators drafting Arizona-style immigration enforcement legislation. Polls continue to show strong national support for both Arizona's law and their own state passing similar legislation despite the federal government's recent lawsuit filed against the state.
In a meeting with White House officials this past weekend, Democratic Governors raised concerns with the Administration's decision to sue Arizona over its immigration enforcement law. The Governors were meeting in Boston for a meeting of the National Governors Association, and the Democratic Governors expressed concern over the lawsuit's potential impact on the fall elections.
The late Terry Anderson spent his life standing up for the common people of Los Angeles. He believed his city and state were being overwhelmed by illegal aliens. On his radio show, he liked to say, "If you ain't mad, you ain't paying attention!"
A new Rasmussen Poll reveals that the majority of Americans oppose the federal government's lawsuit against the state of Arizona over its new immigration enforcement law. The lawsuit was filed by the Department of Justice on Tuesday and is suing Arizona on grounds that the law usurps federal authority on immigration. The government is also seeking an injunction, so the law does not go into effect on July 29.
Terry Anderson, Champion for Black Americans who favor lower immigration levels, spoke at the Phoenix Rising Rally on June 5, 2010 to show his support for Arizona's immigration enforcement law.
Longtime radio host and Immigration Champion Terry Anderson died on Wednesday. Anderson was known for voicing his opinion on the negative impacts that America's current immigration system has on Black Americans. He was highly critical of the Bush and Obama Administrations and regularly had Immigration Champions such as Former Rep. Tom Tancredo and Rep. Brian Bilbray on his radio program. Terry died of pancreatic cancer.
Pres. Obama gave the following speech at American University in Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning. The President called for 'comprehensive reform' that includes an amnesty for the nation's 11-18 million illegal aliens, resources for securing the border, an easier way for foreign nationals to come to the United States, and a crack down on employers who hire illegal aliens.
Pres. Obama delivered a 30-minute speech to approximately 250 Pro-Amnesty supporters at American University in Washington, D.C. today, calling for 'comprehensive immigration reform' with a mass amnesty. While the President addressed the need to bring 11-18 million illegal aliens "out of the shadows", he failed to address the impact of issuing that many permanent work permits on an economy that has more than 25 million U.S. citizens and legal immigrants looking for full-time work.
The newly formed Pro-Amnesty business coalition, Partnership for a New American Economy, has one goal in mind – providing an Amnesty to the nation’s 11-18 million illegal aliens. The coalition has individuals from all across the country from a variety of different business backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common. They make a ton of money and are completely out of touch with Main Street Americans. NumbersUSA Members have voiced their frustrations!
Rep. John Culberson (R-Texas) offered an amendment on Tuesday to the Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee's markup of a spending bill that would fund the Department of Justice in fiscal year 2011, but the amendment was defeated 8-to-5 on a mostly party-line vote. Rep. Culberson's amendment would prohibit money from the bill from funding a lawsuit against Arizona's immigration enforcement law.
Pres. Obama will follow up two consecutive days of meetings about immigration reform with a speech at American University on Thursday on the topic. On Tuesday, Pres. Obama met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus a day after he met with Pro-Amnesty supporters on Monday.
The Supreme Court is considering a review of Arizona's E-Verify law that passed in 2007 and requires all Arizona businesses to use the online workplace verification tool on new hires. According to a new op-ed from Reps. Lamar Smith and Todd Tiahrt, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan was the driving force behind the Administration's decision to challenge the law.
Senator Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) passed away early this morning at the age of 92. He was the longest-serving member in Congress, spending more than 50 years in the Senate and six more in the House of Representatives. Sen. Byrd has a career Immigration-Reduction grade of a B+, which is the highest grade among current Democratic Senators. His high mark also ranks him fourth overall among all Democratic Senators - current and former - graded by NumbersUSA.
Fox News published a story focusing on NumbersUSA's involvement in what has become a nationwide story of the Obama Administration's possible plans to offer an amnesty through the use of executive actions. NumbersUSA's Director of Government Relations Rosemary Jenks spoke with Fox News about the story.
Arizona Democratic House Members are asking Pres. Obama not to sue their home state in response to the passing of a tough new immigration enforcement law. Facing tough elections this fall, the Democratic House Members are asking Pres. Obama for more action in securing the border and less lip service.
Pres. Obama officially asked Congress on Tuesday for $600 million of emergency funding to be used to hire 1,000 border patrol agents, acquire two drones and take other steps to increase border security. In his 2011 budget released this past February, Pres. Obama, however, proposed cutting border patrol agents along the Southwest border and slashed funding for the "virtual fence."
