Immigration Law

No Deportation for Young ‘Illegals’: Obama’s End Run on Immigration Reform – Time

A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano described the move as “prosecutorial discretion,” a reminder that immigration laws are not “designed to be blindly enforced without consideration given to the individual circumstances.”

Obama Immigration Speech: Reporter Interrupts, Heckles President During Remarks (VIDEO) – Huffington Post

Democrats will continue to push to pass the DREAM Act and to enact bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders, upholds the rule of law, protects our workers, unites families, and provides a pathway to legalization.”

Obama flouts immigration law, Cruz says – Houston Chronicle

Under continuing fire from U.S. Senate opponent David Dewhurst for allegedly supporting amnesty for undocumented immigrants, Ted Cruz wasted no time in responding to the White House announcement that hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants who …

Joy, skepticism at immigration policy move – CNN

“Why now? Why not let Congress decide next year on this issue and on all the illegal immigration problems we have?” he said. Arpaio said he will abide by the directive, but added he will continue to enforce state laws … Continue reading

Obama Immigration Policy: Politicians React To Administration’s Decision – Huffington Post

“This new immigration policy effectively grants amnesty to hundreds … “This sets the ball in motion to break the gridlock and fix our laws so that people who live here can do so legally and on-the-books and people can come … Continue reading

We should change the immigration laws, not ignore them – Washington Post

The Obama administration will block deportations of hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants who had been brought to the country as children, ending a years-long standoff with Hispanic activists who are crucial to the president’s …

Republicans rip Obama’s move to help young illegal immigrants – Orlando Sentinel

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican known for calling for tougher immigration laws, immediately denounced the administration’s decision as “amnesty.” “It also blatantly ignores the rule of law that is the …

Texas commish pleads for immigration reform – MySanAntonio

The group includes Alabama and Georgia, whose agriculture industries have suffered labor shortages in the wake of stringent immigration laws. The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture is asking for increased border security and improved …

Immigration shift sparks reaction from both sides – CNN

is prepared to violate the principles of Constitutional Law that he taught.” “The Administration is overstepping its authority by weakening immigration laws without Congressional approval. I am very concerned about efforts to administratively …

Obama immigration policy now like Dream Act – AZCentral.com

The policy change comes before the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of Arizona’s tough 2010 immigration law known as Senate Bill 1070. Effective immediately, undocumented immigrants who can prove they came to …