Text of the New Senate Immigration Bill

The text of the new Senate immigration bill called the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" is now available.  Click here to read it.  Then call your Senators and Congressman to let them know what you think.

Outline of Senate Immigration Bill

Click here to read the Outline of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013.

New Immigration Bill Arrives

The details of the new immigration bill have finally been presented to the public.  Click here to read the Reuters article. 

New Immigration Bill to be Announced Today

The new immigration bill drafted by the so-called "Gang of Eight" (a bi-partisan group of eight Senators who have been working on the bill for some time) will be announced today.  Check out this New York Times article to get an idea of what to expect: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/17/us/senators-set-to-unveil-immigration-bill.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. 

AILA - Immigration Reform 2013

While there are no guarantees, I think reform is likely this year.  Those wishing to follow the latest developments in the fight for immigration reform should check out the following link at the AILA website:

AILA - Immigration Reform 2013

With rumors spreading like wildfire, this is a great place to get the facts.  You can get a quick idea of what is happening or read more in depth analysis and proposed legislation. 

Boston Globe Series on Immigration Detention

Check out this Boston Globe three-part series on immigration detention:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

This "Justice in the Shadows" series illusrates the state of our deeply flawed immigration and detention system in the United States.  At the very core of this abysmal system, secrecy.  Shed some light on this problem by having your family and friends read these articles. 

Fernanda Romero Gets 30 Days in Jail for Fraudulent Marriage

As a follow up to a previous post, Mexican actress Fernanda Romero was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to marrying someone to get permanent residence in the United States.  For more details, see the following article at the CBS News website: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20057832-504083.html.  While marrying someone for a green card might seem funny in the movies, it is no laughing matter in real life.