Comments on: Some Observations about the Upcoming Immigration Reform Debate

By: DREAM Activist Gaby Pacheco Talks to LatinoPoliticsBlog

DREAM Activist Gaby Pacheco Talks to LatinoPoliticsBlog — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:42:45 +0000

[...] have pushed for comprehensive immigration reform, similar to the bill in the Congress that has been introduced by Representative Gutierrez (this does include the DREAM Act). Furthermore, some have suggested [...]

By: Melanie Nathan

Melanie Nathan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:21:38 +0000

how do you feel about Schumer including the Uniting American Families Act – for same-sex couples.

By: Roy B

Roy B — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:55:29 +0000

It is a long time coming immigration reform, but there are a few things that are left out of the bill. One is now embassies hand out visas and anyone that knows someone who has gone throw it knows that has to change.

The other big thing is Uniting American family’s act wasn’t added to it. For the people that don’t know what that is, it’s so a gay couple in a bi-national relationship can bring there partner into this country. As of right now you cannot sponsor your partner. I have been in a loving relationship for over 8 years with my partner and married to him in Canada for one year. I cannot sponsor him into this country like straight couples can do. The Uniting American families act is in committee right now but they can’t bring it out because the Latino caucus will not approve it or sponsor it till they get what they want!

Tell me how unfair is that there are a little over 35,000 American known citizens waiting and praying for this bill to get passed. There are thousands of Americans that had to choose between living in this country or living with their life partner.

We are talking illegal immigrations or American citizens? All because the Latino caucus said they wouldn’t support the bill till they are made happy.

By: 2 New Studies about Immigration & Economic Impacts

2 New Studies about Immigration & Economic Impacts — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:45:18 +0000

[...] time for the immigration debate to heat up because of the recession (as we have discussed before here), I do think that over the long term we have more to gain by regularizing undocumented immigrants, [...]

By: anon

anon — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:02:20 +0000

@Carl McGinnis : If conditions are so bad why doesn’t he just go back to Fr.

By: Pablo

Pablo — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:41:52 +0000

While I favor wholesale amnesty, I know it’s politically infeasible. Nevertheless, this interests me mucho:

There is an earned legalization program for the undocumented, whereby they will have to jump through a series of hoops, pay a $500 fine and application fees, and comply with background checks to qualify for conditional status. This will clearly help bring people out of the shadows.

By: WhatThe..

WhatThe.. — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:22:05 +0000

This has to be one of the most worthless piece of legislation created, especially without any forsight. You have to remember, US Rep. Luis Gutierrez is also a piece of work, especially in his way of raising campaign funds. Gutierrez teamed up with a developer and longtime political donor who sold him a plot of land and built him a new home. And when the congressman decided not to move into the home, the developer, Krzysztof Karbowski, was there to buy it back. Gutierrez walked away with nearly $200,000, then Gutierrez personally lobbied Mayor Richard Daley to back a controversial multimillion-dollar development for the campaign contributer/ real estate associate. He did this several times.
When people like this create legislation without concrete foundation you get nothing. Just like President ONADA’s health care bill, you get NADA…

By: Reyfeo

Reyfeo — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:07:11 +0000

It was Reagan who gave amnesty back in the 80′s…don’t hold your breath with these Dems, they have an agenda that doesn’t involve us…I only wish we’d seen that before we voted these idiots in for office.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:00:05 +0000

The only think i know is that Obama is not doing what he said about immigration reform.
If we don’t have CIR done next year ,we have to vote against democrats. They are playing with latinos , they are all bla, bla,bla and excuses.
Looks like they don’t have the votes and they are majority now so if they don’t pass CIR now latinos have to wait 3 more years to see again Mr. Obama promising new reform.
Merry Christmas for everybody!!!

By: Carl McGinnis

Carl McGinnis — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:17:18 +0000

Everyone must be warned before coming to the United States. Even if you have a visa, you are putting yourself at risk of Homeland Security ICE officers. I have a friend that is from Paris France here on an education visa to finish his degree. He has been here since 2005. His visa is valid until March of 2010, His passport is valid until 2014, and his I-20 is current. He is not illegal. In 2008 He fell in love and married a U.S. citizen that just happens to be addicted to Prescription medications, He knew nothing about this. But he was arrested due to her mistakes. He was placed in detention, scheduled for deportation. He has been in detention center in Pompano Beach Florida for 5 months now. All this because of her mistakes. She should be the one in jail not him. Please everyone coming to America. Think twice. This couple has lost all there savings on lawyers, she lost her job, and they are in the process of losing there home. All this was caused because ICE has the wrong person in jail. They make up any story they want and when they are questioned about it you get nowhere. I have written many letters to Janet Napolitano, Senator Bill Nelson, Representative Ginny Brown-Waite and even President Obama. But no one will listen. So please people think twice about coming to America for any reason. Our immigration system is broken ….they all agree, but you put your life at risk when you enter our borders. Even if you follow the rules you may also lose everything as this couple has. No one will listen, no one cares. This man has never even had a traffic violation and is 51 yrs old. He has never worked in America has always been self supporting and took nothing from Americans social services. His American dream has turned into a night mare. Shame on America. I think it is about time someone revised this immigration and ICE practice. What is illegal in this case is the way DHS is treating this guy. John Morton and Janet N. should be ashamed of themselves. This is just wrong. While in there detention center they have abused him, denied him food and proper medical treatment. He is diabetic and they will not give him the proper food or medical attention. I think it is terrible. The phone system is very poor and not working everyday. They plan it that way so they can not contact there lawyers and family. Someone needs to stop ICE, They are totally out of control. I fear He will be next on the long list of persons that have died while in detention. Until you go to one of these detention centers and see with your own eyes, you will not believe what America is doing. I was shocked, on my first visit and after almost 6 months of seeing what happens, how they have to live. I am still in shock. Trust me it is all about money. He is in a private prison owned by a company called GEO based near Miami Fl. They are paid very well by our tax dollars, but the treatment is unbelievable. I just have to close by saying shame on America. I have seen it with my own eyes. I wonder how many congressmen have stock in this company. They are doing quite well. Just watch for yourself they are GEO on the stock market and are doing well in a bad economy. Makes one think a government contract like this is not a bad investment. I think the government is making a mountain out of a mole hill and now wants to sell climbing equipment!