Immigration Reform Bill introduced in Congress

Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois, introduced a bill in Congress yesterday to reform US immigration laws. The bill's introduction is seen as a reaction to President Obama's delay in starting his proposed immigration reform measures. It is unlikely that the bill will pass, however, as it contains provisions similar to an amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Anything resembling an amnesty provision is strongly opposed by many in Congress. 

See the New York Times article on the bill here.

Obama tells lawmakers immigration a priority - The Boston Globe

Obama tells lawmakers immigration a priority - The Boston Globe


President Obama said yesterday that a bipartisan bill on the sensitive and volatile political issue will be difficult but must get underway this year. He spoke after he and members of his administration met with Congresspeople from both parties. The meeting was intended to begin mapping a plan to build support for an immigration measure that the president has said he would like to pass later this year or early next year, according to a senior White House official.

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