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GOP Lawmakers Warn of Administration Plan to Grant Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants
Gee, we're giving the drug cartels their very own park and now we want to give them all amnesty. I think they all should consult ACORN on how to play the system. Then they can all join the SIEU. Use their California EBT cards in the casinos!! Wow, this place is great! Gives me that"tingle up my leg". And we get to pay for it all! But who cares that the US is broke??? Just spend, spend, spend!!!!
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GOP Lawmakers Warn of Administration Plan to Grant Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants
Eight Republican senators and an independent group that supports tighter limits on immigration are warning that the Obama administration is drafting a plan to "unilaterally" issue blanket amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants as it struggles to win support in Congress for an overhaul of immigration laws.
fox news\
Eight Republican senators and an independent group that supports tighter limits on immigration are warning that the Obama administration is drafting a plan to "unilaterally" issue blanket amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants as it struggles to win support in Congress for an overhaul of immigration laws.
The senators who wrote the White House on Monday say they are concerned that the administration is readying a "Plan B" in case a comprehensive reform bill cannot win enough support to clear Congress.
"It seems more real than just bullying (Republicans) into a bill -- that it's a plan that they can actually put forward ... circumventing Congress," an aide told FoxNews.com on Wednesday.
In their letter, the senators -- Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; David Vitter, R-La.; Jim Bunning, R-Ky.; Saxby Chambliss, Ga.; Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.; James Inhofe, R-Okla.; and Thad Cochran, R-Miss. -- urge the president to "abandon" what they say is a move to "unilaterally extend either deferred action or parole to millions of illegal aliens in the United States."
"Such a move would further erode the American public's confidence in the federal government and its commitment to securing the borders and enforcing the laws already on the books," they wrote.
Deferred action and parole, which give illegal immigrants the ability to seek a work permit and temporary legal status, are normally granted on a case-by-case basis. But the aide said the lawmakers have learned from "sources" that the administration is considering flexing its authority to grant the status on a mass basis.
Numbers USA, an organization that presses for lower immigration levels along with humanitarian treatment of illegal immigrants, has started a petition to the president expressing "outrage" at the alleged plan.
Rosemary Jenks, director of government relations with Numbers USA, said she's been hearing for weeks from "sources close to the Democratic leadership" in both chambers that administration officials are discussing whether the Department of Homeland Security could direct staff to grant "amnesty" for all illegal immigrants in the country.
"They're trying to figure out ways around a vote," she said.
"Any attempt to force an amnesty on the American people using this underhanded method smacks of despotism," reads the fax the group is urging supporters to sign.
The White House has not responded to a request for comment.
The Department of Homeland Security estimated last year that 10.8 million undocumented residents live in the United States; other estimates have ranged higher. Any move to grant blanket legal status, even temporary, would raise questions about how Homeland Security would be able to handle the caseload. Jenks said Congress certainly wouldn't grant the administration the funding for more caseworkers.
The purported discussions of a blanket amnesty come in the middle of several concurrent and heated debates over illegal immigration. The recently signed immigration law in Arizona has divided the country, with some states trying to replicate the state's tough legislation and other jurisdictions boycotting the state in protest. The Obama administration plans to file a court challenge.
Democrats, meanwhile, have been trying to round up support for an overhaul bill in Congress, and the Interior Department is facing renewed criticism from Republican lawmakers over restrictions it places on Border Patrol officers policing the border on federal lands. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., shocked several Arizona residents last week when he told them that Obama had said he would not beef up border security because it would leave Republicans without an incentive to pass broader immigration reforms.
Jenks said the talks about Homeland Security allowing illegal immigrants to stay are "serious."
Under the law, immigration officials can grant deferred action to temporarily postpone removing an illegal immigrant from the country. That status does not offer a guarantee that they won't face deportation, but Jenks said illegal immigrants granted parole are often allowed to seek permanent legal status.
If a "Plan B" is being discussed, it's unclear how far along the talks might be. Another GOP Senate aide said the discussions started after Sens. **** Durbin, D-Ill., and Richard Lugar, R-Ind., called on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in April to stop deportations of undocumented students who could earn legal status under a bill they introduced.
A Senate Democratic aide said the Obama administration never responded to the April letter.
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GOP Lawmakers Warn of Administration Plan to Grant Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants
Eight Republican senators and an independent group that supports tighter limits on immigration are warning that the Obama administration is drafting a plan to "unilaterally" issue blanket amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants as it struggles to win support in Congress for an overhaul of immigration laws.
fox news\
Eight Republican senators and an independent group that supports tighter limits on immigration are warning that the Obama administration is drafting a plan to "unilaterally" issue blanket amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants as it struggles to win support in Congress for an overhaul of immigration laws.
The senators who wrote the White House on Monday say they are concerned that the administration is readying a "Plan B" in case a comprehensive reform bill cannot win enough support to clear Congress.
"It seems more real than just bullying (Republicans) into a bill -- that it's a plan that they can actually put forward ... circumventing Congress," an aide told FoxNews.com on Wednesday.
In their letter, the senators -- Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; David Vitter, R-La.; Jim Bunning, R-Ky.; Saxby Chambliss, Ga.; Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.; James Inhofe, R-Okla.; and Thad Cochran, R-Miss. -- urge the president to "abandon" what they say is a move to "unilaterally extend either deferred action or parole to millions of illegal aliens in the United States."
"Such a move would further erode the American public's confidence in the federal government and its commitment to securing the borders and enforcing the laws already on the books," they wrote.
Deferred action and parole, which give illegal immigrants the ability to seek a work permit and temporary legal status, are normally granted on a case-by-case basis. But the aide said the lawmakers have learned from "sources" that the administration is considering flexing its authority to grant the status on a mass basis.
Numbers USA, an organization that presses for lower immigration levels along with humanitarian treatment of illegal immigrants, has started a petition to the president expressing "outrage" at the alleged plan.
Rosemary Jenks, director of government relations with Numbers USA, said she's been hearing for weeks from "sources close to the Democratic leadership" in both chambers that administration officials are discussing whether the Department of Homeland Security could direct staff to grant "amnesty" for all illegal immigrants in the country.
"They're trying to figure out ways around a vote," she said.
"Any attempt to force an amnesty on the American people using this underhanded method smacks of despotism," reads the fax the group is urging supporters to sign.
The White House has not responded to a request for comment.
The Department of Homeland Security estimated last year that 10.8 million undocumented residents live in the United States; other estimates have ranged higher. Any move to grant blanket legal status, even temporary, would raise questions about how Homeland Security would be able to handle the caseload. Jenks said Congress certainly wouldn't grant the administration the funding for more caseworkers.
The purported discussions of a blanket amnesty come in the middle of several concurrent and heated debates over illegal immigration. The recently signed immigration law in Arizona has divided the country, with some states trying to replicate the state's tough legislation and other jurisdictions boycotting the state in protest. The Obama administration plans to file a court challenge.
Democrats, meanwhile, have been trying to round up support for an overhaul bill in Congress, and the Interior Department is facing renewed criticism from Republican lawmakers over restrictions it places on Border Patrol officers policing the border on federal lands. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., shocked several Arizona residents last week when he told them that Obama had said he would not beef up border security because it would leave Republicans without an incentive to pass broader immigration reforms.
Jenks said the talks about Homeland Security allowing illegal immigrants to stay are "serious."
Under the law, immigration officials can grant deferred action to temporarily postpone removing an illegal immigrant from the country. That status does not offer a guarantee that they won't face deportation, but Jenks said illegal immigrants granted parole are often allowed to seek permanent legal status.
If a "Plan B" is being discussed, it's unclear how far along the talks might be. Another GOP Senate aide said the discussions started after Sens. **** Durbin, D-Ill., and Richard Lugar, R-Ind., called on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in April to stop deportations of undocumented students who could earn legal status under a bill they introduced.
A Senate Democratic aide said the Obama administration never responded to the April letter.
Dazon: Excellent Points!! And thank you for the link! That's a great site.
Sam: I agree. Republican or Democrat are all politicians and most seem to be in someone's pocket. And it is NOT the voter's pocket. In fact, they are just picking out pockets!
Sam: I agree. Republican or Democrat are all politicians and most seem to be in someone's pocket. And it is NOT the voter's pocket. In fact, they are just picking out pockets!
This stuff gets my goats as both parties are actually for amnesty only for differing reasons. And members of both parties try to act like they are blind to to their own parties failings,
In 1986 Congress passed the first amnesty for illegal aliens. It gave them legal status and the pathway to citizenship. Its supporters said that it would be “inhumane” to require illegals to go home. They promised, however, there would never be another amnesty, and that strict enforcement would follow in the future.
Said Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas): “In fact, a compromise was agreed to back in 1986. There was a solemn vow that we would bring up amnesty one time, once, and only once, and there would be no more amnesty” (Congressional Record, H 8632, Oct. 2, 1990). The 1986 amnesty legalized 3 million illegal aliens, but contrary to the promises, more amnesties followed with little effective enforcement. By rewarding lawbreaking, we encouraged more lawbreaking. By 2006, according to the Department of Homeland Security, a total of 12 million illegal aliens were living in the U.S.
In response to this situation, prominent members of Congress that year and the following year proposed another mass amnesty—along with promises to control the border. Remembering the betrayals following 1986, outraged citizens stopped the proposed amnesties. Even if enforcement did follow amnesty, we would still be sending a mixed message: America will make it harder for you to get in, but if you do you can stay and be a citizen. Once again, to reward a behavior is to encourage it
Read more: Should Undocumented Immigrants Be Granted U.S. Citizenship?
http://www.answerbag.com/debates/undocumented-immigrants-granted-us-citizenship_1855436
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Our Congress and Obama neither care what the people want. They just want to push their own agenda. Just wait until after the November election. A lame duck Congress will then pass a budget (something they announced that they aren't going to do until later), pass cap and tax and this immigration amnesty. That is if the President doesn't do it first. Just wait. They know they're going to lose the Nov election and the members won't do this before the election. But after the election, when they are in a lame duck session, hang on to your wallet!!!
I heard this on the morning news, everyday there is some new surprise from him he must love us a lot to be so thoughtful....I am still waiting with baited breath for someone strong to come out and say 'Stop' that's enough ......no Marches in Washington ...yet .Is this what the people of America really want this kind of change ....
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