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Thursday, June 18 2009 17:03 |
.gif) Thursday, June 18th, Border Action Network and the US-Mexico Border and Immigration Task Force hosted a group of high-level officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to participate in a Border Policy “Listening Session”. Recently appointed Border Czar Alan Bersin, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Chief of Staff Marco Lopez, Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar, Tucson Sector Chief Robert Gilbert, nominee for U.S. Attorney in Arizona Dennis Burke and other officials, participated in what is an ongoing effort by the U.S.-Mexico Border and Immigration Task Force to bring the voices and leadership of border communities to the national debate on border enforcement and immigration policies.
U.S.-Mexico Border Task Force members and other local experts presented policy recommendations focused on providing solutions and visions for accountable, economically viable and humane border policy to the DHS officials, as well as to the over 100 member audience who was in attendance to listen to the discussion, representing environmental groups, faith leaders, business associations, attorneys, humanitarian aid groups, Border Action Human Rights Committees, and others. In all, people came from Douglas, Pirtleville, Naco, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Rio Rico, Tubac, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Summit, Tucson, Phoenix and Prescott to participate in the meeting.
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Thursday, May 21 2009 20:13 |
Yesterday, May 20th, four (yes, four!) notable events indicate that momentum continues to build in Washington to debate immigration reform this year. President Obama announced that he is inviting members of Congress to a summit at the White House on June 8th to discuss reforming our nation's immigration policies. Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand, (D-NY), Kennedy (D-MA), and Schumer (D-NY) introduced the Reuniting Families Act, legislation that would resolve family immigration backlogs, recapture unused visas, and promote timely reunification of immigrant families. The Senate Immigration Subcommittee held its second immigration hearing titled "Securing the Borders and America's Points of Entry, What Remains to Be Done." Also the Police Foundation released a report titled "The Role of Local Police: Striking a Balance Between Immigration Enforcement and Civil Liberties" on the impact and costs of immigration enforcement by local police.
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Border & Immigration Reform
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Thursday, May 21 2009 20:13 |
Yesterday, May 20th, four (yes, four!) notable events indicate that momentum continues to build in Washington to debate immigration reform this year. President Obama announced that he is inviting members of Congress to a summit at the White House on June 8th to discuss reforming our nation's immigration policies. Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand, (D-NY), Kennedy (D-MA), and Schumer (D-NY) introduced the Reuniting Families Act, legislation that would resolve family immigration backlogs, recapture unused visas, and promote timely reunification of immigrant families. The Senate Immigration Subcommittee held its second immigration hearing titled "Securing the Borders and America's Points of Entry, What Remains to Be Done." Also the Police Foundation released a report titled "The Role of Local Police: Striking a Balance Between Immigration Enforcement and Civil Liberties" on the impact and costs of immigration enforcement by local police.
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Border & Immigration Reform
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Tuesday, April 28 2009 16:30 |
Last week during our annual general assembly, our members decided to take part in a nationally coordinated campaign “Reform Immigration FOR America.” Organizations across the country have joined this new effort to tell congress it's time to fix the broken immigration system.
The Campaign to Reform Immigration for America is a united national effort that brings together individuals and grassroots organizations with the mission to build support for workable comprehensive immigration reform.
The goal is to gather 100,000 petition signatures by June 15. Can you help?
Take Action:
Sign the petition now!
Learn more about the campaign
Read the document with the complete Principles of Immigration Reform adopted by the campaign
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Last Updated on Friday, July 24 2009 14:45 |
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Border & Immigration Reform
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Tuesday, April 28 2009 16:14 |
As our 100-Day countdown for just and humane immigration reform comes to an end (only 4 days to go), we take a moment to update you on the current state of immigration. We saw a new movement come to life after President Obama announced he will push for comprehensive immigration reform this year.
HR 2076
Exciting news! Last week Representative Raul Grijalva (AZ-7) introduced “HR 2076, The Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2009”.
The purpose of this bill is to restore the rule of law to the borderlands, protect communities, federal lands (such as national parks), and wildlife habitat from the destructive impacts of the border wall.
Call your representative today and urge her or him to support House bill 2076, The Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2009. For talking points and information on how to contact your representative, click here.
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Last Updated on Friday, July 24 2009 14:46 |
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