H.R. 2181: Sponsors (2015)
2015: Sponsored H.R. 2181, the STAPLE Act, introduced by Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.)
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H.R. 2095: Sponsor (2015)
2015: Cosponsored H.R. 2095, the American Families United Act, introduced by Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas)
Jeb Bush Alludes to Birth Tourism
Earlier this week GOP presidential candidate, Jeb Bush, alluded to the industry of birth tourism when he defended his use of the term 'anchor babies'.
MSNBC Host: 'There's No Job Americans Won't Do'
Facebook Temporarily Bans CIS for 'Abusive Language'
When the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) tried to post four recent reports on jobs to Facebook last week they realized they were blocked.
Where Did the Candidates End Up Rating After All Those Birthright Citizenship Comments This Week?
The dust is kind of settling after a week-long wind-storm of news media pressing Presidential candidates to express a position on various aspects of immigration policy.
We know a lot more now than we did a week ago. And we'll tell you what we know right here. This overview is the result of two long NumbersUSA Grade Committee meetings yesterday.
New poll shows high support among voters for immigration enforcement
A poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports has found that the majority of voters support increased immigration enforcement, including additional fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border and deportation for criminal illegal aliens. According to the poll's findings, 51% of likely voters support more fencing along the border, while a whopping 80% support the deportation of criminal illegal aliens.
Myths vs. Truths about Birthright Citizenship
MYTH: The main problem with birthright citizenship is that it provides an enticement for illegal immigration and increases the number of dual citizens.
TRUTH: Anchor babies are the main problem because it allows illegal alien parents to stay in the U.S.
The straw man that many set up is that the argument against birthright citizenship is based on the belief that it is a major enticement for illegal immigration.
What Are The GOP Candidates Saying About Birthright Citizenship?
Since 2016 GOP Presidential Hopeful, Donald Trump, released his immigration plan last weekend that called for ending Birthright Citizenship, many of the other presidential hopefuls have been asked to declare if they support or oppose ending birthright citizenship. Here is a list of what the other 2016 presidential hopefuls have said this week about the issue.
