The U.S. today is home to 40 million foreign-born residents, the most ever, a number that includes people here illegally after sneaking across the border and those with legal status, who hold a green card or are citizens.
How quickly immigrants assimilate—reflected in indicators such as homeownership, learning English and achieving U.S. citizenship
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Arizona Poll: Views on migrants not hard-line
PHOENIX - A new statewide survey suggests the attitude of Arizonans about illegal immigrants may not be as harsh as that of many politicians.
The poll, done for the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, found 78 percent of Arizonans said they would support legislation allowing those in this country illegally to become citizens under certain circumstances. That includes having no criminal record either here or in their home country, paying a fine, getting a taxpayer ID number, and demonstrating that they can speak English.
Read more: http://azstarnet.com/news/local/border/poll-views-on-migrants-not-hard-line/article_03992d59-cbe4-5599-aa63-a7b4448f3edf.html#ixzz1dgaDQaVq
The poll, done for the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, found 78 percent of Arizonans said they would support legislation allowing those in this country illegally to become citizens under certain circumstances. That includes having no criminal record either here or in their home country, paying a fine, getting a taxpayer ID number, and demonstrating that they can speak English.
Read more: http://azstarnet.com/news/local/border/poll-views-on-migrants-not-hard-line/article_03992d59-cbe4-5599-aa63-a7b4448f3edf.html#ixzz1dgaDQaVq
Saturday, November 12, 2011
The lessons of Arizona, Mississippi for Georgia Republicans
On Tuesday, state lawmakers will begin submitting bills for their colleagues’ consideration in January, when the Legislature returns to Atlanta.
We are entering an election year, which means more than a few of the measures will be intended to stir the blood and drive GOP voters to the polls in November.
READ STORY HERE:
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/11/12/the-lessons-of-arizona-mississippi-for-georgia-republicans/
We are entering an election year, which means more than a few of the measures will be intended to stir the blood and drive GOP voters to the polls in November.
READ STORY HERE:
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/11/12/the-lessons-of-arizona-mississippi-for-georgia-republicans/
HB116 does not fall within the principles of the Utah Compact
Approximately one year ago, many Utah groups and individuals signed on to the Utah Compact in an effort to establish Utah’s community values as a guide to discussion about immigration reform.
The guidance the Utah Compact was designed to provide was strongly misinterpreted during the 2011 legislative session when Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law a package of immigration related laws, referred to as the Utah Solution.
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Utah Compact hailed for shaping, changing immigration debate
On a chilly Friday afternoon in the place marking Brigham Young’s decision to settle Salt Lake Valley, state lawmakers and the Mormon church marked the one-year anniversary of The Utah Compact — a document supporters credit for sweeping immigration reform within the Utah and across the nation.
The symbolism wasn’t accidental, according to Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Utah Compact helped turn anti-immigration tide in Arizona
SALT LAKE CITY — The outcome of Tuesday's historic recall election in Arizona should help embolden conservative Republicans who champion pragmatic solutions to the nation's immigration problems, says Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.
Shurtleff, taking part in a telephone press conference Thursday hosted by the National Immigration Forum, said the recall of Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce should "give courage and support to those speaking up and being challenged by members of the far right wing of the party."
READ COMPLETE STORY: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705394066/Utah-Compact-helped-turn-anti-immigration-tide-in-Arizona.html
Shurtleff, taking part in a telephone press conference Thursday hosted by the National Immigration Forum, said the recall of Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce should "give courage and support to those speaking up and being challenged by members of the far right wing of the party."
READ COMPLETE STORY: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705394066/Utah-Compact-helped-turn-anti-immigration-tide-in-Arizona.html
Will Arizona reimburse ousted state senator?
The voter recall of immigration firebrand Russell Pearce took a new twist Thursday when state Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, suggested the state’s Constitution requires campaign cost reimbursements to an ousted lawmaker.
"If people believe he has to file a lawsuit first, it could take awhile," Harper said. "If they believe we have the constitutional mandate and we should take steps, it could happen as early as next week."
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