Immigration
A contentious issue, California immigration, specifically illegal California immigration, poses a number of economic, political, and cultural challenges to the golden state. Often, the debate becomes a partisan-fueled, highly emotional diatribe between the two major parties. While incessant bickering dominates the landscape, reasoned, objective arguments and alternative solutions are not sufficiently explored. Independent voters are seeking potential solutions that obey the rule of law, stay within the confines of a balanced budget, and maintain a compassionate, but realistic outlook on California immigration.
As racially diverse as the California population is becoming, the illegal immigration debate and the passionate emotions accompanying it are not disappearing anytime soon. This is true especially in light of the recent decision by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to issue an ultimatum to
In examining immigration policy, those interested in the topic are apt to first look to traditional, English speaking media covering the matter. For Californians, this means reading the LA Times, The Daily News, The Sac Bee, The San Francisco Chronicle, etc.
Appearing on Fox News with Greta Van Susteren (Feb. 23), Governor Schwarzenegger briefly emphasized the need for immigration reform in light of California’s economic woes. “We've got to go and make a decision so that people can come to this country legitimately, rather than having quotas there, because we need the farm workers,” said Gov. Schwarzenegger.
Seeking to pick up steam going into the 2010 congressional midterms and even the 2012 presidential election, conservatives of all stripes descended on Washington DC this past weekend to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Much of the conference’s focus was devoted to reigning in the federal government’s size and scope, with many speakers gleefully pouncing on Presi
The drug trade and its accompanying violence continues to be a problem south of the border. Approximately 90% of the cocaine reaching U.S.
News publications across the state are reporting the plunge in illegal immigration here in the United States. The Washington Post takes a good look into the numbers, saying that illegal immigrants living in the United States have declined by 1 million.
Comprehensive immigration reform is the right thing to do economically, politically, and morally, said Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) and Sonia Manzano (of Sesame Street fame). Honda and Manzano put forth their message in a Feb. 5, 2010 op-ed for Roll Call, a premier publication on Capitol Hill.
In light of the current economic emergency, state and federal policy makers may soon be looking towards simple ways to reduce the deficit while garnering public support. Immigration reform may very well be one of these issues. If and when politicians revisit these concerns, it will be interesting to see whether the GOP’s current position on immigration reform will change as a result
According to the Los Angeles Times, President Obama's recently released budget plan will allocate more than $1 billion to California. Besides going toward healthcare for
Immigration supporters rallied at the San Bernadino City Hall to protest 287 G, which allows local law enforcement to profile potential gang members and illegal immigrants in an effort to enforce federal immigration laws.
