Apr 29

BREAKING – Dems to unveil CIR Draft at new conference today

By Advocate Immigration Reform View Comments

CNN is reporting that Senator Chuck Shumer (D-NY) and other will hold a news conference at 5:30 pm today to unveil a draft of proposed legislation to deal with our broken immigration system.

The 26 page document will outline proposed efforts to secure the border (whatever that means) as a precursor to the more.

The news conference is a result of meetings yesterday between Senators and pro-reform stakeholders.

More as it comes available

UPDATE:
“The 26-page draft obtained by CNN attempts to woo GOP senators in part by calling for ‘concrete benchmarks’ to secure the border before granting illegal immigrants the opportunity to gain legal status.

Those benchmarks include: increasing the number border patrol officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, increasing the number of personnel available to inspect for drugs and contraband, and improving technology used to assist ICE agents.

The draft proposal includes a process to legalize an estimated 10.8 million illegal immigrants in the United States.”

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Mar 21

March for America

By Advocate Immigration Reform, News & Views View Comments
March for America

Tens of thousand patriotic American citizens are in Washington today to demand that immigration reform be put back on track.

What is estimated to be more than 100,000 people will descend on Washington D.C. today in support of comprehensive immigration reform, which has been stalled because of the debate over healthcare reform.

The event, sponsored by hundreds of civil rights, immigrant advocacy, religious, community and labor groups may prove to be the largest issue based rally of the Obama presidency. It is certain to overshadow the recent teabagger events which oppose anything and everything the administration has tried to accomplish.

The event starts with an interfaith service and rally on the National Mall. Speakers include Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahoney and NAACP president Ben Jealous.

Despite claims of some of the most virulent anti immigrant groups such as ALIPAC, the march is a cross section of Americana. Patriotic American citizens tired of the rhetoric and vitriol surrounding this issue and ready for serious common sense change, to fix a system that is irreparably broken.

Buses from around the country are bringing folks to the rally. 210 alone from New York State, carrying 11,000. 250 marchers set out on foot last week from Long Island walking to D.C. to show their support. 200 buses from Illinois, another 5 from the Dallas area. All carrying people committed to reminding President Obama of his promise to address the immigration issue.

As the day progresses, we’ll have more coverage on this historic event.

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Dec 16

Snapshot of the CIR-ASAP Bill

By Advocate Immigration Reform, Politics View Comments

capitolintSummary of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and
Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP) provided by Reform Immigration for America

This snapshot highlights key provisions of the CIR ASAP Act and will be supplemented in the coming weeks as the IPC conducts deeper analysis of the proposals contained in the Act.

Title I. Border Security, Detention and Enforcement
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Dec 15

Game On – Rep. Luis Gutierrez files “CIR-ASAP”

By Advocate News & Views, Politics View Comments

Representative Luis Gutierrez, along with 88 members of the House, representing a large cross section of constituents, introduced long awaited legislation to reform our broken immigration system. Known as CIR-ASAP, it has an excellent chance of passage in the first half of 2010

Representative Luis Gutierrez, along with 88 members of the House, representing a large cross section of constituents, introduced long awaited legislation to reform our broken immigration system. Known as CIR-ASAP, it has an excellent chance of passage in the first half of 2010

A broad cross-section of House Democrats unveiled a new comprehensive immigration reform bill Tuesday, laying down an early marker for what they hope will be a major 2010 debate.

More than 88 co-sponsors have already signed on to the legislation, which is authored by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) and titled the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009, or “CIR ASAP” for short. The bill includes provisions strengthening border security, creating a streamlined employment verification system, altering the visa program to promote the reunification of families and establishing a commission to recommend changes to the current system of H-1B and H-2B visas for skilled workers.
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