Immigration Law

Obama’s immigration order shows the Oval Office advantage – Los Angeles Times

Several of the party’s most prominent anti-illegal-immigration activists lashed out after Obama’s announcement, a contrast with Romney’s more measured response. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who signed into law one of the nation’s toughest crackdowns …

TRENDING: Immigration change not political, Plouffe asserts – CNN

David Plouffe, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” said the move was one in a series of steps already taken to allow the Department of Homeland Security greater discretion in enforcing America’s immigration laws. – Follow the Ticker on … Continue reading

Local Latino leaders applaud President’s immigration ruling to keep nearly 1 million from deportation – New York Daily News

GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who has advocated for tougher immigration laws, hinted that he would overturn the order if he were elected. And one of Romney’s top surrogates ripped Obama Saturday for excluding Congress from the legislative process.

Obama’s new immigration policy could affect 60,000 illegal immigrants in N.J. – NJ.com

Ron Bass, president and founder of United Patriots of New Jersey, suggested Obama focus on enforcing the immigration laws already on the books. Download our free NJ.com mobile and tablet apps to keep up with the latest New Jersey news … Continue reading

ACLU warns against ‘rogue’ enforcement of immigration law – verdenews

PHOENIX — Just days before an anticipated Supreme Court ruling, the American Civil Liberties Union wants state officials to warn possible “rogue’ officers from enforcing the state’s immigration law before they are legally entitled to do so. In a letter … Continue reading

Immigration policy change stirs relief, doubt – San Francisco Gate

The policy shift doesn’t change federal immigration law but will let qualified illegal immigrants apply for a temporary work permit, Janet Napolitano, secretary of Homeland Security, announced Friday. “I woke up and got a text from my friend …

Arizona governor calls Obama immigration change ‘outrageous’ – Orlando Sentinel

The move comes days before the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of Arizona’s tough immigration law, State Bill 1070. Among other things, SB 1070 makes it a state crime to be an illegal immigrant, and … Continue reading

Obama relaxes immigration law – Detroit Free Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama eased enforcement of immigration laws Friday, offering a chance for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants to stay in the country and work. Immediately embraced by Hispanics, the step touched off an …

Immigration politics bolsters ‘cheap labor’ – Orange County Register

Are they taking American jobs or are we putting them on welfare? Why aren’t immigration laws being enforced? The answer to all of these questions is the same – cheap labor. “Compassion” is the ploy they use to get you … Continue reading

Obama immigration order: Does ‘audacity of hope’ mean unchecked presidential power? – The Christian Science Monitor

Obama’s amnesty for illegal immigrants is against the law His supporters say it’s part of the President’s “audacity of hope” campaign message, exemplified by Friday’s decision to relax immigration rules for young illegal immigrants …