Immigration Reform Caucus Challenge Pres. Obama on Amnesty Through Executive Actions
Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:51 AM EDT - posted on NumbersUSA
Thirty-nine Members of the Immigration Reform Caucus sent Pres. Obama a letter addressing the reports of an attempt by the Administration to provide an Amnesty to the nation's 11-18 million illegal aliens through the use of Executive Orders. The Members called on the President to articulate his opposition to any such plan.
NumbersUSA first reported on a letter written by several Senators asking the President for clarification on a plan that would provide a safe harbor to illegal aliens through the use of deferred action or parole. Since the Senate currently lacks the votes to pass a mass Amnesty bill, this approach would prevent the deportation of illegal aliens and provide permanent residency cards while the Administration worked on securing enough votes for a mass Amnesty bill.
In the letter, the 39 House Members state...
While it is not our intention to question the Administration's legal authority to examine individual cases, we unequivocally oppose any attempt to grant deferred action or parole to large groups of illegal immigrants even if each case is examined. . .
The illegal immigration issue is extremely complex and requires legislative action by Congress if we are to do anything to secure our neighborhoods and borders. The failure to effectively secure our borders does not mean that the Administration is able to, in effect, grant amnesty to those that have violated Unites States law. . .
Immigration to the United States is a privilege, not a right. We believe that rather than reward those who have broken our laws, we should enforce existing immigration and employment laws and secure out neighborhoods and borders . . .
Read the full letter sent to Pres. Obama. (PDF file)
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ReportNew Nils6996 of NC: In regards to immigration, Obama is guilty of dereliction of duty and is such because he is a racist and wants to manipulate the Hispanic vote to his political benefit. While its possible he was born in the US, its obvious to see his patriotism and spirit belong to other nations.
ReplyPosted Thu 07/08 10:10am
ReportNew Gary3222 of AL: Impeachment is long over due after the november elections. EVERYBODY READ ARTICLE FOUR SECTION 4 US . CONSTITUTION .
ReplyPosted Thu 07/08 5:03am
ReportNew Vince0041 of PA: … Agree, but that will require enough Republicans to make it work. This requires a majority in the house and 2/3 in the senate. Unfortunately, that is probably wishful thinking, and I'm not sure that strong of a republican majority would be good for the country. Sorry, but I have not forgot how they ran the country... So we're probably stuck with BHO until 2012, but at least the Senate won't have 60 seats in line with him.
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ReportNew Kathleen8164 of CA:
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Spalding at the heritage foundation has a new book we still hold these truths. TALKS ABOUT THE SYSTEMATIC DISMANTLEMENT OF THE U . S . TO BE OF NO MORE INFLUENCE THAN FRANCE OR SPAIN TO FACILITATE THE ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT PUSH . WE ARE NO TOO POWERFUL NOW . I THINK THAT IS WHY GVT WANTS OUR GUNS SO BADLY . 'UPPITY' AMERICANS CITIZENS BECOME JUST SUBJECTS WHEN YOU TAKE AWAY THEIR GUNS . IN 44 COUNTRIES THE STRICTER THE GUN CONTROL LAWS THE WORSE THE VIOLENT CRIME . SOTOMEYOR LIED ABOUT BEING PRO 2ND AMENDMENT THEN VOTED AGAINST THE LAST BILL AT THE SUPREME COURT LAST WEEK . KAGAN WILL PROBABLY DO THE SAME .
Show LessReplyPosted Thu 07/08 2:32am
ReportNew Jennifer3014 of WA: We need enforcement and an end to birthright citizenship. If we stopped this absurd interpretation of the 14th amendment, with law, we would discourage illegals from coming across our borders in droves to have their children (for free no less!!) in our hospitals. It is obvious that Obama has a poor pulse on the wishes of the American people. We want enforcement of law!
ReplyPosted Thu 07/08 12:19am
ReportNew Lenore8493 of FL: … It's still a little while before Nov. They're trying to do everything slickety quick underhanded, overhanded, forward, backward whichever way they can jam it down our throats. Obama and his minions are obviously against Americans. I've never known a government to turn on it's people like this. If this amnesty gets through we'll have many many years of heartaches. We MUST in the future scrutinize our candidates regardless of WHAT OFFICE THEY'RE Running for. I don't know what makes them think they'll turn all these illegals into citizens or even that these illegals want to become citizens. They've already shown us what they think of America by breaking our laws, everyone of them. Do you think they'll give up their Mexican citizenship? Where will they run to when they break our laws? To Mexico, of course. Do you think they'll give up that they can go to any hospital seek medical aid for nothing. We the taxpayer will pay, and pay, and keep paying. If he doesn't get in for another term he doesn't care, the damage will have already been done that's why the big push. This, NOW, this term, is his chance. But you must watch every candidate from any party running for anything in ALL the states, who you choose. Don't vote willy-nilly, because HOW you vote will affect America and its future. Amnesty is only one of the problems. Don't be taken in by Campaign Speeches. It's all Marketing to sell themselves. We/there must find a way to stop this madman and his cronies from bringing America down. There has to be a loophole in this Executive Order somewhere, somehow, from going forward. Where are the GREAT MINDS? Is there anybody watching out for us? I guess not!
Show LessReplyPosted Wed 07/07 10:19pm
ReportNew John2508 of PA: Please listen to the people, No amnesty for these law breakers, What is the matter with our government condoning these people who have no respect for our laws, Send them home, no more free health care and welfair checks, Build the wall, block the boaders, If they wish to come here, do it legally
ReplyPosted Wed 07/07 10:18pm
ReportNew Mark8960 of IL: These are totally despicable actions, even the threat of executive order should NOT be brought up. I believe there exists a "party of the socially elite" who feel they know what is best for this country and will try to force thru their agenda whether by Repubs or Dems. The ONLY thing that can come from this is ANARCHY or civil war.
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