Category: Immigration

May 21, 2007

Illegal Immigration Proposal Still Far From Becoming Law

By Boarder
Filed under: Immigration - 21 May 2007

The glow of accomplishment is fading from the recent bipartisan Illegal Immigration reform agreement. As newspapers and political organizations churn through the agreement, it’s becoming more and more clear that, while the bill infuriates no one, it doesn’t please …


May 18, 2007

Citizens By Blood or Skill?

By Boarder
Filed under: Immigration - 18 May 2007

One of the most controversial points in the new immigration proposal is the reformed basis on which Greencards will be granted.

In the past, approval for Greencard status rested heavily on family ties; now, in a measure more agreeable …


May 17, 2007

Immigration Bill Will “Bring Millions Out of the Shadows”

By Boarder
Filed under: Immigration - 17 May 2007

The climate is just right in congress this spring, and a bill has passed that will take steps towards granting citizenship to millions of immigrants who are now living and working illegally in the United States.

Similar to a …


May 14, 2007

Misguided Illegal Immigration Actions In Oregon

By Boarder
Filed under: Health Care, Immigration - 14 May 2007

Over 1,000 Oregonians were denied healthcare as the result of recent federal legislation designed to prevent illegal immigrants from taking advantage of state healthcare programs, according to a biannual report.

The new federal law in question requires that patients …


Federal Law Pre-Empts Local Law Re: Illegal Immigration

By Boarder
Filed under: Immigration - 14 May 2007

Legislation is moving through the Tennessee senate right now that would heavily penalize businesses for hiring illegal immigrants. Bill SB0202, sponsored by State Sen. Bill Ketron (R), would impose a $10,000 fine on employers who are found to hire …


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