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Sensenbrenner Smacks a Clueless Napolitano

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Former Judiciary Committee Chairman and author of the REAL ID legislation, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05), issued the following statement today in response to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano’s remarks to the Anti-Defamation League National Leadership Conference about repealing REAL ID:http://www.620wtmj.com/shows/charliesykes/43478517.html

By Charlie Sykes -- WTMJ (Milwaukee)

Latino Clergy Say Census May Hurt Illegal Workers

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A national coalition of Latino pastors this week urged illegal immigrants to boycott the 2010 census until Congress passes comprehensive immigration reform, a move other groups criticized as detrimental to ensuring a full count of the nation's fastest-growing minority group.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/22/AR2009042203887.html

By Ed O'Keefe -- Washington Post

Timing Immigration Reform

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The Obama administration recently signaled interest in beginning a discussion on comprehensive immigration reform before year's end. It might seem that a severe economic downtown is not the best time for a major legislative initiative on immigration. But starting this conversation now makes sense for several reasons.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/22/AR2009042203092.html

By T. Alexander Aleinikoff -- Washington Post

Immigration compromise merely a drop in the ocean of immigration reform

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Maryland legislators this week breathed a sigh of relief as they passed a compromise on drivers' license legislation and avoided having to stay in Annapolis for a special session. The compromise would allow illegal aliens to renew their Maryland drivers' licenses through 2015, bringing Maryland into compliance with a federal law called the Real ID Act of 2005. However hard fought, this compromise still doesn't resolve the fundamental issues of immigration policy in Maryland.

Obama and the 'Amnesty' Trap

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When President Barack Obama turns his attention to immigration reform later this year, he will be pressured by advocacy groups and fellow Democrats to focus on a legalization program for the 12 million or so undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S. Obviously, the plight of this illegal population must be part of any policy discussion. But if Mr.

The making of a rubber stamp: N.Y.'s new senator is suddenly lockstep with left-wing Democrats

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She distorts facts to support her new positions on immigration, too. In the House, she co-sponsored a measure to use military personnel to police the borders. She also backed a bill penalizing "sanctuary cities" like New York that basically do not enforce immigration laws.

In The News interview, she admitted she's changed her views. She cited meetings with immigrant advocacy groups and some of their clients as a big reason.

Missouri House endorses bill blocking Real ID

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The Missouri House is objecting to federal rules for issuing driver's licenses, but the result could mean Missourians will need passports to board planes.

A House bill would bar Missouri officials from complying with the driver's license portion of the federal Real ID Act.

The 2005 law requires states to verify any proof-of-citizenship documents presented by U.S. citizens applying for driver's licenses. It also sets standards for official ID cards issued by states.

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