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Rasmussen: Voters Support Idea of DREAM Act

By | 09.21.10 | 2:07 pm

A Rasmussen poll released today shows that in theory, at least, voters should support the DREAM Act: Most voters in the poll said children brought to the U.S. illegally should get a chance at citizenship if they complete two years of college or participate in the military.

The Week in Immigration News

By | 07.23.10 | 6:05 pm

- The ACLU sued Fremont, Neb., over its new immigration regulations, which ban illegal immigrants from working or renting property in the town. The ACLU said the law is discriminatory and preempts federal authority over immigration.

- J.D. Hayworth and John McCain are still fighting for More…

Republicans Push Back Against SB 1070 Lawsuit

By | 07.16.10 | 12:15 pm

As a judge prepares to hear arguments on the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Arizona’s controversial immigration law next week, Politico reports on Republican efforts to kill the lawsuit. The push comes from two camps. In the House, Reps. Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.) and Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) collected about 30 More…

Anti-Immigration Conservatives Are the New Centrists

By | 09.14.09 | 3:02 pm

A Politico story co-written by Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen delves into the political ideal “bipartisanship” and includes one source that should cause some double-takes.

The few GOP moderates left confess their deep frustration.

“It seems like moderation in Washington is a vice,” said Rep. Brian Bilbray, a centrist

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