Immigration Reform Won’t Be Derailed By Recent Scandals, Advocates Say

May 17, 2013 By Griselda Nevarez VOXXI Huffington Post Pro-immigration reform advocates say they don’t suspect efforts to pass an immigration reform bill this year could be derailed by the recent storm of scandals. Instead, they say the momentum to approve legislation to overhaul the nation’s broken immigration system is unstoppable.

Anti-Immigration Efforts Would Increase the Size of Government

The American Spectator Daniel Garza May 13, 2013 “What we should do is enforce current law!” – It’s a simple-minded rejoinder chortled by many an American at public meetings, on social media, and on talk radio in resistance to immigration reform efforts currently under way. But anyone who harbors fear and loathing of the growing power in the size and scope of government, as I do, should reject this tired and worn cliché exactly because of what enforcement of the current 1986 law calls for.

Rachel Campos-Duffy Balances Motherhood with Activism

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Georgia Pabst May 11, 2013 Rachel Campos-Duffy may be more well-known nationally than in Wisconsin. She laughs at that notion. "That's OK with me," she said. "We lead public lives, but Sean and I are very private. We're home on Friday nights and don't do a lot of socializing. We want to be with our kids at home." Sean is her husband, Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, who represents the state's sweeping rural, northwestern 7th Congressional District.

Arizona officials bring case for immigration reform to Washington

Cronkite News By Michelle Peirano April 24, 2013 WASHINGTON – A delegation of Arizona state and local officials came to Washington Wednesday to press for comprehensive immigration reform, saying the time for action is now while the nation is paying attention. “Congress is listening and respects their views,” former Arizona Rep. John Shadegg said of the ongoing dialogue in the state between reform supporters and those who question whether an immigration bill would help them socially and economically.

A Mayor Libertad Económica, Mayor Prosperidad

Daniel Garza analiza la actual perdida de libertades e irresponsabilidad financiera bajo la direccion de la actual administración (AOL Latino)Fue casi en el 2009; cuando los nuevos agentes de poder, aún eufóricos de haber financiado una exitosa campaña por el control de la Casa Blanca, no perdieron tiempo en convencer al Presidente recién elegido a que avanzara una ley con gastos monstruosos con el fin de "estimular" unaeconomía deprimida.

Immigration Bill’s Time in the Crucible Has Arrived

Fox News Latino By Daniel Garza April 17, 2013 There is an old saying that times change and people change with them; sentiments toward immigration is no exception. In the last few decades, more Americans have come to recognize that political, economic, and social changes have rendered our current immigration law no longer workable, beneficial to society, or favorable to our economy.

Despite concerns, Latinos say immigration bill is “a breakthrough moment”

NBC Latino By Sandra Lilley April 16, 2013 So it’s out. The eight Senators who came together from two different parties to fundamentally overhaul the nation’s immigration laws have drafted a bill, which will be presented in a press conference tomorrow – Boston’s tragic events delayed today’s announcement. The bill is truly a start – there is no guarantee it will lead to a law – and in fact, the heated debate is just getting started. Regardless of the outcome, the bill is not seen as business as usual.

Criticism of immigration bill from left and right

Associated Press By Erica Werner April 16, 2013 To some conservatives, it's amnesty. To some immigration advocates, it's unnecessarily punitive. The Senate's new bipartisan immigration bill drew criticism from the right and from the left Tuesday — convincing members of the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" that wrote it that they're on the right track. "This has something for everybody to hate," said Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.