Immigration Overhaul / Reform in 2010
Immigration Overhaul in 2010
By Ruben Navarrette Jr.
It’s time again for New Year’s resolutions, especially if Congress and the White House really plan to reopen the explosive immigration debate in 2010. Whether or not they do depends on which part of the political carnival you’re looking at.
This week, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Obama administration is discreetly laying the groundwork to tackle immigration reform early next year.
According to the article, senior White House aides have privately assured Latino immigration activists that President Obama will throw his support behind legislation in Congress to provide a path to earned legalization for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants now living in the United States. - CNN
The Obama administration is rallying allies to push for a package with better border security and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants now in the U.S. The effort is sure to be a tough sell. LA TIMES
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he wants to help change immigration policy. In his inaugural address Friday, he vowed to work with the president and others to bring about meaningful changes to the nation’s immigration policies.
- ny1.com
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