Democrats have consistently fought for immigration reform that strengthens our borders, protects U.S. workers and their wages, reunites families and allows hard-working immigrants who pay taxes and obey the law the opportunity to earn the right to apply for the responsibilities of citizenship.
Right-wing Republicans are pushing the anti-immigrant and un-American elements in the immigration reform legislation going through Congress. So far, President Bush has stood on the sidelines while allowing extremists in his party to hijack the debate.
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Congress is Back
Reuters notes that Congress is back this week. U.S. lawmakers returning from a weeklong break on Monday will take up a long list of unfinished -- and possibly insurmountable -- tasks that could help decide whether voters will re-elect them...Reyes: Republicans Delaying Border Security, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
As Congressional Republicans hold town hall-style hearings across the country designed to distract from their failure to secure America’s borders, enact comprehensive immigration reform, and take the steps necessary to keep America safe, Democrats are demanding that Republicans in Washington stop delaying the passage of comprehensive immigration reform that is both tough and smart.Secretary Gutierrez, Congressman Schwarz Bring GOP'S Immigration Roadshow to Michigan
One day after the New York Times reported that President Bush has signaled his willingness to back away from his support of comprehensive immigration reform and join extremists in the Republican Congress who support an enforcement-only approach to the issue, the President's Commerce Secretary brought the Bush Administration's failed leadership on immigration and border security to Battle Creek, MI. [New York Times, 7/5/06] Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Michigan Republican Congressman John Schwarz today participated in a closed press roundtable on immigration issues.Bush Beginning To Side With Extremists On Immigration
Perhaps "beginning" isn't the right word choice. Bush has been trying to get immigration reform legislation passed. He now appears to be succumbing to the right-wing extremists in his party by dropping the comprehensive reform idea and going straight for...Listen Up: New DNC Ad to Air During Sham Immigration Hearings
Today as the Republicans begin their series of sham immigration hearings the DNC will be airing a spanish language ad calling on the GOP to stop stalling legislation and scapegoating immigrants for political gain. Translated Audio: Paid for by Democratic...DNC Ad Calls on Republicans to Stop Delaying Border Security and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
In a new radio ad unveiled today, the DNC demanded that Republicans in Washington stop delaying the passage of comprehensive immigration reform and join Democrats in working to pass border security measures that are both tough and smart.Immigration "Dog-and-Pony" Shows
The day before House Republicans hold sham hearings to further stall immigration legislation, the President is willing to buckle to the extreme right-wing of his party in order to appear successful at something as Election Day gets closer. Let's admit these hearings are made for media events that leave out critical voices in the debate and focus on one aspect of the immigration debate.Dean On The GOP's Shameful Immigration Hearings
Next week, House Republicans have decided to postpone the passage of much-needed comprehensive immigration reform and will hold town-hall hearings across the country. The hearings, a political ploy to divide Americans, stall much needed reform, and distract from Republican failures, come after Republicans have consistently blocked Democratic efforts to improve America's border security and have been unable to keep our country safe.24 Hours Of The Real Republican Agenda: A Triple Threat to America's Values
Over the last 24 hours, Congressional Republicans have made very clear their real agenda for the American people. Congressional Republicans are running away from tough decisions and instead are desperately pandering to their base to improve their political standing in November.Editorial - Immigration
An editorial in the Los Angeles times agressively addressed the GOP Immigration Legislation of the House and Senate, claiming that the GOP's move to push back the reconciliation of the House and Senate Bills is simply the Republicans' "preference for...On the Hill
We expect the Senate to vote on the Iraq resolution today. From the Washington Post, the Republicans are planning hearings on immigration. House GOP leaders yesterday announced a series of field hearings during the August recess, pushing off final negotiations...Gutierrez Immigration Rhetoric: No Snap, Crackle, or Pop
Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez will hold a photo-op in Albuquerque, New Mexico highlighting the Bush Administration's failed immigration policies. Gutierrez will have a tough balancing act explaining why President Bush has failed to show leadership and ceded the immigration issue to extremists in the Republican Congress, while the Administration has made a mockery of enforcing existing U.S. immigration laws and employer sanctions.Republican Wins Special Election on Anti-Immigrant Platform
Brian Bilbray, running against comprehensive immigration reform and for the type of punitive and anti-immigrant measures found in the House Republicans' bill, won a special election last night in California's 50th Congressional DistrictDean On Bush's Border Failures
Dean: Instead of showing real leadership, President Bush's southwest tour today highlights his ongoing failure to stand up to anti-immigrant rhetoric and misguided policies from the far-right of the Republican Party. President Bush must reject anti-immigrant and un-American provisions, some of which ended up in the House bill, if he wants a bill worth signing.Dean: President Bush Must Stand Up To The Right-Wing Of His Party And Insist On Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on President Bush's speech on immigration this morning to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Immigration Update May 26th
With the Senate passage of immigration reform legislation, DNC Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement: "We congratulate Senate Democrats for their continued leadership, led by Leader Harry Reid, on the important issue of comprehensive immigration reform. Democrats have consistently...Dean On The Senate’s Immigration Legislation
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the Senate passage of immigration reform legislation.Immigration Update May 25th
Welcome to the DNC’s Immigration Update. As you may know, the nation's attention has turned to immigration reform, with the Senate currently deliberating on its version of immigration reform legislation. The Senate's action is in follow up to House passage...Immigration Update May 24th
Welcome to DNC’s Immigration Update. As you may know, the nation's attention has turned to immigration reform, with the Senate currently deliberating on its version of immigration reform legislation. The Senate's action is in follow up to House passage of...Immigration Update May 23rd
Welcome to DNC’s Immigration Update. As you may know, the nation's attention has turned to immigration reform, with the Senate currently deliberating on its version of immigration reform legislation. The Senate's action is in follow up to House passage of...Congressman Mike Honda Delivers Democratic Radio Address
This week, Congressman Mike Honda of California, Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee, delivered the Democratic Radio Address. To listen to the audio, click here. Good morning. This is Congressman Mike Honda of California, Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee....Time Got It Wrong
It was a dune buggy, not an ATV.Immigration Update May 18th
Welcome to DNC’s Immigration Update. As you may know, the nation's attention has turned to immigration reform, with the Senate currently deliberating on its version of immigration reform legislation. The Senate's action is in follow up to House passage of...Immigration Forum, NYC
I attended an immigration roundtable discussion yesterday morning with Governor Dean, Betsy Kim, Deputy Director of the American Majority Project, and three dozen leaders from the Asian American community. The immigration question is a challenge we face as a nation....Bush's Immigration Plan Falls Flat
Today, editorial boards across the country came to the conclusion that President Bush's address last night and his immigration plan lack specifics.Dean on President's PR Campaign on Immigration
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the President's address on immigration tonight.Dean Responds to Bush's PR Campaign on Immigration
Dean: "After more than five years of sitting on the sidelines it's noteworthy that tonight the President finally joined the call from Democrats for comprehensive immigration reform. Unfortunately, at a time when we needed real leadership, we once again heard a political PR campaign filled with an unrealistic short-term fix, rather than a detailed long term solution."Governor Dean Convenes Immigration Discussion With The Chicago Community
Governor Dean was in Chicago yesterday to meet with community leaders and discuss immigration reform. Representatives from several Chicago communities including: African-American, Arab American, Asian American, Hispanic, Irish American and Muslim American, as well as labor, Jewish and faith-based communities...Dean Marks Cinco de Mayo by Renewing Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement commemorating the "Cinco de Mayo" celebration today.Dean: Republicans Owe The American People Leadership On Immigration
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement as millions prepared to march peacefully around the country for comprehensive immigration reform:Partido Demócrata Anuncia Nueva Campaña Publicitaria Por Una Reforma "Fuerte e Inteligente" de Inmigración
El Comité Nacional Demócrata (DNC por sus siglas en ingles) anunció una campaña publicitaria que deja clara la verdad de la posición de los Demócratas y los Republicanos en torno a la reforma de inmigración. En un anuncio de radio nuevo en español, los Demócratas dejan claro que los Republicanos son responsables por tratar de criminalizar a inmigrantes, doctores, iglesias, y por impedir que avanzara una reforma de inmigración.Dean: President and Bush Republicans in Congress Must Stop Playing Politics With Immigration Reform
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement today as President Bush delivered remarks on immigration a day after Time Magazine reported that Karl Rove's reassignment in the White House away from policy and to politics included handling the issue of immigration.Honda, Lee, and Nuñez Joint Statement on Bush's Failed Leadership
Congressman and Democratic National Committee Vice-Chair Mike Honda, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez issued the following joint-statement today holding President Bush accountable for his failure to secure America's borders and his failed leadership on immigration reform.Radio Actuality on Immigration Ad
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unveiled an advertising campaign that sets the record straight on where Democrats and Republicans stand on immigration reform. In a new Spanish language radio ad, Democrats hold Republicans accountable for trying to criminalize immigrants, doctors, and churches, and for blocking real progress on immigration reform.Rep. Becerra Sets the Record Straight on Immigration Reform
This week, the Democratic National Committee's Podcast features an interview with U.S. Representative Xavier Becerra of California. In his interview, Becerra sets the record straight on misleading claims made in radio advertisements sponsored by the Republican National Committee. Becerra points...MUST READ: The GOP's Misleading Immigration Ads
Today, an editorial in the Washington Post criticized Republicans for launching a misleading ad campaign blaming Democrats for the House Republicans mean-spirited plan to criminalize illegal immigrants and those who help them, including clergy members.DNC Launches New Ad Campaign for "Tough and Smart" Immigration Reform
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) today unveiled an advertising campaign that sets the record straight on where Democrats and Republicans stand on immigration reform. In a new Spanish language radio ad, Democrats hold Republicans accountable for trying to criminalize immigrants, doctors, and churches, and for blocking real progress on immigration reform.Congresswoman Hilda Solis Delivers Democratic Radio Address
Good morning. This is Congresswoman Hilda Solis from California. As hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of America's cities for comprehensive immigration reform, all of us got to see the real human face of this vital issue.Dean Statement on Hundreds of Thousands Rallying for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement today as hundreds of thousands of people all over the country continued to rally peacefully in support of a tough and smart comprehensive immigration reform bill and against House Republican bill HR 4437 that seeks to criminalize families and clergyRepublicans Have Only Themselves to Blame for Failures on Immigration Reform
With Bush Republicans seeking to blame Democrats for their own failures in Congress, Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney issued the following statement.Dean Statement on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Stalling
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the stalling of a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the U.S. Senate:Dean: Bush Must Provide Leadership On Immigration
As President Bush travels to Mexico this week, it is imperative he make up for his past inaction and show real leadership on immigration.Dean: Comprehensive and Compassionate Immigration Reform Needed
Next week, Republican Senate Leader Bill Frist is likely to introduce a harmful immigration bill on to the Senate floor that will criminalize good Samaritans, including church members and clergy, and does not provide a larger, comprehensive framework for reform or a path to citizenship.Insufferable
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the very serious, and dangerous, Republican candidate for President of the United States, Tom Tancredo. Photo Credit: Colorado Political News For Tancredo's money, anyone that arrived in the United States more than 48 hours after his...Dean Calls on Republican Party Leadership to Denounce Minutemen and Anti-Immigrant Rally
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement today as Republican Party extremist Tom Tancredo joined Minuteman Project co-founder Jim Gilchrist for an anti-immigrant rally at the United States Capitol.Dean Calls on House to Reject Anti-Immigrant Measure
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today called on the House of Representatives to vote down an anti-immigrant bill heading to the House floor for a vote this week.The GOP’s Double Talk on Immigration
According to the Washington Post, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman told a gathering of Republican lawmakers, to oppose rising anti-immigrant sentiments, and that “the GOP risks being on the wrong side of history and electoral politics alike if it embraces an exclusionary message.” [Washington Post, 12/2/05]Even Republicans Question Myers's Qualifications
The cronyism apparent in this appointment prompted Republicans to lash out at their own president's nominee.Dean Calls on Bush to Condemn Attacks on Immigrants and to Stand Up To Anti-Immigrant Extremists in His Own Party
While President Bush prepares to hold a Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony today, Hispanic immigrants in Georgia are still reeling from brutal attacks that resulted in the deaths of six immigrant farm workers last week.Rep. King Brings Two Extremists to Iowa for Immigration Forum
From the Iowa Democratic Party: Anti-Immigration Congressman Steve King is bringing his "Partners in Extremism" to Council Bluffs today for a forum on immigration. This discussion will feature the Republican’s most staunch anti-immigration advocates, Congressman Tom Tancredo and Congressman J.D. Hayworth...Gov. Dean Calls on Pres. Bush to Stand Up to Anti-Immigrant Extremists and Oppose Real ID
As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on a supplemental appropriations bill to fund military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq that would include the Real ID legislation this week, President Bush has placed himself squarely in the camp of those pursuing an anti-immigrant crusade at the expense of real comprehensive immigration reform.
