Republican witness debunks GOP myth on immigration’s effects on the economy.
Watch a Republican witness debunk the GOP myth that immigration has a negative effect on American workers and our economy. Video.
Let’s do the right thing. Let’s pass the Dream Act.
Hector Barajas served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army for six years. Three years after being honorably discharged he was deported to Mexico, a country he had not lived in since he was seven years old.
Many Americans are shocked when they find out that there are hundreds of combat veterans who have been deported in recent years. Most of them are struggling with combat-related injuries and do not have access to the veterans benefits they earned through their service.
Today, I led a Congressional Delegation to a Deported Veterans Support House in Tijuana to see how we can repay them for defending our nation.
Today we honor Fred Korematsu’s fight against Japanese American internment. Have we learned nothing from that dark time in our history?
The GOP claim POTUS shouldn’t act on immigration because it’s Congress’ job…while they block immigration reform from ever coming to a vote.
When Paul Ryan was elected Speaker of the House last week, he promised not to duck the tough issues. That promise comes with a few notable exceptions.
We all know how busy it can be when you’re moving. Speaker Boehner, as you make your checklist, don’t forget the bipartisan priorities House Democrats stand ready to help you pass. Let’s reform immigration, fund repairs for our bridges and highways, and bring up good bills you know have the votes to pass.
What would you like to see Speaker Boehner bring to the floor for a vote before he leaves Congress?
Nothing to lose now Speaker Boehner.
Bring up Comprehensive Immigration Reform for a vote on your way out.
Congressman Mark Takano
From our friends at amprog
RE: Rand Paul Likens Obama Exec Action To Japanese Internment Camp Order
Senator Paul’s comments likening President Obama’s executive action that provides immigration relief to millions of people in this nation to the internment of Japanese Americans is insulting - not only to the millions who will benefit from President Obama’s executive action, but to the thousands of Japanese who were interned during World War II, including my own mother and father. At best, his comments are revisionist history, wrapped in a logical fallacy.
President Obama’s executive action prioritizes the protection of vulnerable, hardworking immigrants. Executive Order 9066 did the opposite and was not just a failure of the executive, but a failure of each branch of government, as Congress allowed the internment of thousands to take place, and the Supreme Court failed to uphold the constitutional rights of those interned.
While I’m sure that Senator Paul’s purpose of making these comments was to feed the libertarian fantasy of rampant government overreach in everything President Obama does, the fact remains that there is absolutely no comparison to his executive action, which allows millions of hardworking immigrants to no longer live in fear, and the systematic stripping of basic human rights of Japanese Americans by every branch of government.
Since 1956, eleven Presidents, from both parties, have signed executive actions providing immigration relief.
Precedent on this issue has been established and the President has the constitutional authority to provide such relief.
We are a nation of laws and compassion. Full video here.
House Democrats priority list for 2014. Check it out on Instagram (works best on your phone). Click on the tags in instagram for details on each.
#TBT My Grandfather Isao, my grandmother Kazue (holding my uncle Kenny), my great-aunt Carol and my father Willie (standing in front).
Millions of people dream of better lives in America, much like my grandfather who immigrated here in 1916. The #TimeIsNow for immigration reform. We #DemandAVote.