Unable to bridge their differences on a range of politically explosive issues linked to illegal immigration, Republicans failed for the second time in a week to get an immigration reform bill through the House, as 112 GOP lawmakers joined with all Democrats in voting to torpedo a plan that was seen by some Republicans as too moderate to vote for, showcasing GOP legislative struggles to deliver on the President’s campaign pledge for tougher immigration laws. The vote wasn’t even close, as House Republicans were able to muster only 121 votes in favor of the plan, as the bill was defeated 301 to 121. The plan would have authorized $25 billion for construction of President Donald Trump’s border wall, ended the policy known as ‘catch and release,’ allowed some illegal immigrant “Dreamers” to gain a legal status in the U.S., and would stop the Department of Homeland Security from separating illegal immigrant families who are stopped after entering … [Read more...] about Even with Trump backing, House defeats second GOP immigration reform bill
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WHAT’S HAPPENING: Weary GOP tries to push immigration reform
The Associated Press Updated 4:59 am, Monday, June 25, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-7', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 7', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: John Locher, AP Image 1of/7 CaptionClose Image 1 of 7 President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable discussion on tax reform Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Las Vegas. President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable discussion on tax reform Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Las Vegas. Photo: John Locher, … [Read more...] about WHAT’S HAPPENING: Weary GOP tries to push immigration reform
What Is the ‘Illuminati of K Street’? Fox’s Lou Dobbs Says Group Is Pushing Immigration Reform
U.S. United States Immigration Donald Trump Fox Business Network anchor Lou Dobbs believes the “Illuminati of K-Street” are pushing for immigration reform. In Washington D.C., K Street is where the headquarters of most major lobbying firms and think tanks can be found. The term "K Street" has become a metanym for influential lobbying practices in U.S. politics, and K Street is often labelled as the fourth branch of government. Former high-profile politicians are often hired by K Street firms with deep pockets to influence government policy, regardless of which party is in power. Politicians in search of campaign contributions will visit K Street and offer favoritism in exchange. Lou Dobbs is confronted by protesters in New York for his strong opinions on immigration. Dobbs believes the "Illuminati of K Street" are behind the push for a new immigration bill. REUTERS/Chip East/Files Recommended Slideshows 51 50 Highest Paying Jobs in … [Read more...] about What Is the ‘Illuminati of K Street’? Fox’s Lou Dobbs Says Group Is Pushing Immigration Reform
Jailing families together is not immigration reform
President Donald Trump finally signed an executive order Wednesday designed to stem future separations of migrant families at the U.S. border — something he had maintained he could not do. In theory, this reversal should be welcome news. But by promising to detain children indefinitely alongside their parents at family detention centers, his action still will be a black mark on the United States’ human-rights record. The federal government has been restricted from keeping children in immigration detention for more than 20 days, even if the children are with their parents. Rather than resolving key issues with our country’s broken immigration system, Trump’s executive order only shows how far our country still has to go when it comes to creating a system that actually works. Undoubtedly, Trump’s administration has taken enforcement of U.S. immigration laws to an astoundingly cruel level in the past two months. By enacting a new, zero-tolerance policy of … [Read more...] about Jailing families together is not immigration reform
Cuomo to Katko: Show some backbone on immigration reform
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday singled out Rep. John Katko for criticism over an immigration reform bill the Syracuse-area congressman is helping to lead through the House. Cuomo made his comments after Katko urged President Donald Trump to end a policy that has resulted in the separation of some 2,000 migrant children from their families at the U.S. border over a six-week period. Katko, R-Camillus, said the bill he helped negotiate would keep those families together. But the governor said the bill would do no such thing. "While Katko pays lip service against the moral atrocity on our border, he is leading the charge to pass an extreme immigration bill that does nothing to stop it," Cuomo said in a statement. Cuomo said the bill, which restores protection for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children, fails to directly address the zero-tolerance policy the Trump "administration is using to force parents and children apart." The governor added, "If Katko … [Read more...] about Cuomo to Katko: Show some backbone on immigration reform