AG Lynch: Acknowledges ‘Challenges’ to Vetting Syrian Refugees
Attorney General Loretta Lynch concedes there are “challenges” associated with vetting refugees from Syria.
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Rep. Babin: Syrian Refugee Plan ‘A Recipe for Disaster,’ Must Defund
The plan to resettle thousands of Syrian refugees in the U.S. is a “recipe for disaster” and must be defunded, Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) says.
Since 9/11 U.S. Has Accepted Over 2 Million Migrants from Majority Muslim Nations
The U.S. accepts a million lawful permanent residents and 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers annually. If the current rate of immigration continues, the U.S. is slated to add the population of Los Angeles every three years — on top of the all time high 42 million foreign-born residents already in the U.S.
Rep. Walter Jones: Congress Must Defund Obama’s ‘Reckless’ Refugee Plans
Congress must block funding for the Obama administration’s Middle Eastern refugee resettlement plans when it appropriates money before the end of the year, Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) says.
Sen. Jeff Sessions: No ‘Blank Check’ For Syrian Refugees Amid Nat’l Security Concerns, High Price Tag
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is calling on Senate appropriators to place conditions in any upcoming government spending legislation that includes funding for refugee resettlement in the U.S.
GOP Rep: Obama’s Syrian Refugees Plan Violates Duty To Protect American People
The terrorist attack in Paris is an “alarm bell” requiring that Congress block the Obama administration’s plans to resettle tens of thousands of Syrian refugees in communities across the U.S., Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) says.
Sen. David Vitter Petitions to Halt Syrian Refugees from Entering Louisiana
“It’s time for the world to call this what it is — radical Islamic terrorism. Today I’m calling on Obama to stop allowing Syrian refugees into Louisiana,” Vitter, who is running for governor in Louisiana, wrote on Facebook along with a petition for people to sign.
Ted Cruz Lays Out Immigration Plan
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is laying out an immigration plan focused on ending illegal immigration, restoring the rule of law, halting birthright citizenship and developing a legal immigration system to “better serve American workers.”
Jeff Sessions: Next President Must Commit To Lower Immigration Levels, Eliminate Amnesty
“The illegal 2012 amnesty helped spark our current border crisis by giving jobs and benefits to younger illegal immigrants. This benefits program continues to operate, although it violates the law in all the same ways as the court identified for the 2014 amnesty,” Sen. Jeff Sessions writes.
Martin O’Malley Dines with Family of Illegal Immigrants
Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O’Malley dined with a family of illegal immigrants Thursday in a bid to highlight the benefits of executive amnesty and the plight of the “New American family.”
Amnesty Group Chides Hillary Clinton for Use of Term ‘Illegal Immigrants’
Immigration activists have scolded Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for using a term they have determined to be offensive: ”illegal immigrants.”
Poll: Congress’ Approval Rating 11 Percent, Republicans Least Likely to Approve
Gallup reports that American’s current job approval rating of Congress is 11 percent, just two points higher than the record low hit in 2013. And although the GOP controls both chambers, Republicans are also the least likely to have a positive opinion of the legislative body.
Illegal Immigrant Who Ran Over Cop Had Been Deported Three Times
Officials say that the illegal immigrant who allegedly ran over a police officer with his SUV twice has been deported three times, according to local reports.
Sen. Jeff Sessions: TPP Does Not Protect Interests of the American People
The Trans-Pacific Partnership does not protect the interests of the American people, according Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL).
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez: Obama Immigration Enforcement Policies ‘Already Protecting Millions’ from Deportation
While the courts have continued to block President Obama’s executive amnesty programs, Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) is acknowledging that the Obama administration’s changes to its immigration enforcement policies are already shielding millions from deportation.
Illegal Immigrant Gang Member Assaults Cop, GOP Leaders Press DHS For Details
Republican leaders are pressing the Department of Homeland Security for more details about the recent unprovoked attack on a police officer, allegedly by an illegal immigrant gang member.
Harry Reid Targets Trump, Carson After Court Blocks Amnesty
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (R-NV) is lashing out at Republicans, after an appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Obama’s executive amnesty programs from taking effect.
GOP Lawmakers: Fifth Circuit Ruling A Victory for Constitution, Country, Rule of Law
Republican lawmakers are cheering a federal appeals court decision preventing the Obama administration from moving forward with executive amnesty, calling it a win for the rule of law.
GOP Sens Press DHS on Internal Memos Detailing Plan to Circumvent Executive Amnesty Injunction
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee are raising concerns about internal Department of Homeland Security documents that appear to reveal that the Obama administration is considering unilaterally granting working permits to ineligible foreign nationals in the U.S. Such actions, they charge, would not only circumvent the legislative process but also flout a federal court injunction blocking President Obama’s executive amnesty.
Feds’ ‘Welcome’ Guide for New Immigrants Advises on Public Benefits… in 14 Different Languages
The Obama administration has released an updated welcome guide for new immigrants in the U.S. featuring detailed sections about obtaining public benefits including food stamps, welfare, and Obamacare.
USCIS Marks Veterans Day With 130 Naturalization Ceremonies
Veterans Day is Wednesday and the Obama administration is marking the holiday this week by hosting nearly 130 naturalization ceremonies across the country.
Grassley, Sessions Press ICE Officials To Testify For Alien Crimes
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials must appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer for the crimes committed by aliens and “the total collapse in removals of criminal aliens,” according to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL).
Illegal Immigrant, MS-13 Gang Member Assaults Police Officer in Unprovoked Attack
An MS-13 gang member in the country illegally has been arrested for assaulting a police officer in an unprovoked attack. According to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old illegal immigrant Jose Misael Reyes-Reyes was arrested Thursday after he approached and punched Deputy First Class Greg Morton — who at the time was seated in a marked police vehicle.
Unemployment Declines Among Foreign-Born, Rises Among Natives
While the number of unemployed foreign-born workers declined last month, the number of unemployed native born workers increased, according to unemployment data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Black Unemployment More Than Twice As High As White Unemployment
Unemployment among African Americans is more than twice as high as white unemployment and nearly twice as high as the national average, according to government data released Friday.
