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Clergy wants Congress to act on immigration reform

February 17, 2010

Victor Manuel Ramos

Orlando Sentinel

A group of Orlando-area clergy renewed its call Wednesday for immigration reform that would legalize millions of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S., saying that it's time for President Obama and Congress to address "unfinished business."

Democrats accused of 'empty words' on immigration reform

February 18, 2010

Irish Central

Frank Sharry of America's Voice is fluent in Spanish. Which is helpful when you're trying to figure out what the Spanish language media is saying about immigration reform.

What Fuels the Grass-Roots Rage?

February 11, 2010

E.J. Dionne

Washington Post

So what exactly is the Tea Party movement and why has it risen up?

Immigration Reform Proves a Thorny Issue for Politicians

February 12, 2010

Lisa Mascaro

Las Vegas Sun

The day after President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address — during which he uttered exactly one sentence about immigration reform — Democratic congressional leaders were asked if the issue was dead.

Arizona Sheriff, U.S. in Standoff Over Immigration Enforcement

February 11, 2010

Miriam Jordan

Wall Street Journal

An Arizona sheriff said he planned to defy Washington's attempts to roll back his staunch enforcement of federal immigration law, a move that could put him on a collision course with the U.S. government.

Faith Leaders Push For Immigration Reform

February 10, 2010

Atlantic Online

Several faith groups, including the National Association of Evangelicals, Faith in the Public Life, and the Sojourners announced a push today for comprehensive immigration reform, with local events and prayer vigils in February and March.

Catholics to send Congress pro-immigrant message

February 10, 2010

Moises Mendoza

Houston Chronicle

Religious leaders are turning to postcards in their latest effort to push politicians to reform the country's immigration laws.

Evangelical leader calls for kinder, gentler immigration laws

February 10, 2010

Lawrence Jackson

USA Today

Galen Carey of the National Association of Evangelicals called for Congress to "pass meaningful immigration reform this year" today in a conference call with other faith leaders.

A new move against illegal immigrants

February 10, 2010

Julie Bykowicz

Boston Globe

Some Maryland lawmakers want to require the state prison system to notify federal authorities when an inmate may be in the country unlawfully - potentially resurrecting last year's debate about how the state is responding to an influx of illegal immigrants.

Arpaio boosts Hayworth

February 10, 2010

Politico

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the popular immigration foe who's had his own troubles with the law, penned a fundraising letter in support of J.D. Hayworth's primary challenge to Sen. John McCain on Tuesday. Arpaio and McCain have long had a tense relationship around immigration issues, as POLITICO's Glenn Thrush reported in October.

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