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Immigration Reform: A Risk Obama Has to Take

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New America Media. May 10, 2011.

The administration recognizes that taking the Latino vote for granted is a prescription for political disaster.

Menendez Calls for 2010 Immigration Reform in Lame Duck Session

Mary Giovagnoli, Immigration Impact. October 5, 2010.

Sen. Menendez urged advocates and the media to focus on the merits of the bill, rather than the timing.

The Numbers Are In: Polls Reveal Voters' Desire for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. July 14, 2010.

The quest for reform stretches across party lines, and includes those who support SB1070.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Is More Than a Piece of Legislation

Mary Giovagnoli, Immigration Impact. June 22, 2010.

Fixing our broken system is a goal—one which requires long-term commitment and a belief in the fundamental goodness of Americans

Game On for Immigration Reform

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. December 16, 2009.

A new comprehensive immigration reform bill hit the House this week.

Republican Playbook on Immigration Debate Long on Emotions, Short on Facts

Mary Giovagnoli, Immigration Impact. November 27, 2009.

Senate Republicans have “thoughtfully’ provided immigration advocates with their strategy for opposing immigration reform in 2010.

Lou Dobbs, Looking at Public Office, Says He's in Favor of Policy He Used to Spin as "Shamnesty for Illegals"

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 26, 2009.

Dobbs said he now favors the very legalization process for unauthorized immigrants that he's long derided as a brain-dead "amnesty".

We Can Fix a Broken Immigration System... Here's How

Rachel LaBruyere, Standing Firm AlterNet: PEEK. November 20, 2009.

Outside pressure is the key to finally winning this fight.

Organizers Fire up Grassroots for Immigration Reform Fight Ahead

Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. November 19, 2009.

Organizers are putting together a series of “house parties” after the White House said it was preparing to push Congress on immigration reform early in 2010.

Immigration Hardliners Gearing Up to Kill Pragmatic Reform Once Again

Maribel Hastings, America's Voice. November 16, 2009.

Organized anti-immigrant groups range from extremist neo-Nazi organizations to respected Washington, D.C.-based think tanks.

Napolitano Signals Reform to Come in First Major Discussion of Immigration

Mary Giovagnoli, Immigration Impact. November 15, 2009.

Napolitano challenged Congress to do its share, to be brave enough to give her the tools she needs to enforce and transform our immigration laws.

Liberal Lion Ted Kennedy Has Died ... What Happens Now with Immigration Reform?

Andrea Nill, Center for American Progress. August 27, 2009.

Kennedy “laid the groundwork” for the sort of humane immigration reform that he had spent much of his political career fighting for, but never achieved.

Caught in the Desperation of Immigration Detention Centers

Los Angeles TimesAugust 18, 2009.

Immigrants facing deportation say they must cope with poor living conditions and substandard medical care.

New Voices Join Push for Real Immigration Reform

Frank Sharry, AlterNet. August 17, 2009.

The President continues to highlight how comprehensive immigration reform is in the best interests of our country.

Immigration Timetable Gives Activists Pause

AlterNetAugust 17, 2009.

Some fear that “comprehensive” will be dropped from “immigration reform,” resulting in more piecemeal fixes.

Immigration Reform Headed for Passage

Markos Moulitsas, Daily Kos. June 29, 2009.

The Democratic leadership have reiterated that they expect to pass meaningful immigration reform this year or early next year.

Will the Economic Meltdown Push Fixing a Broken Immigration System to the Back Burner?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. March 13, 2009.

In his recent address to Congress, Barack Obama didn't mention immigration once -- what does it mean for the prospects for reform?