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Feb 23, 2022

Brnovich seeks SCOTUS OK to intervene in green-card case

The Supreme Court waded into a political clash Wednesday between the Biden administration and Republican-led states seeking to defend a signature Trump-era immigration rule that the new administration has abandoned. ... […]

New citizens state the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America at the Naturalization Ceremony in Tucson on November 17, 2017. (Photo by Deborah Lee/Arizona Sonora News)
Jan 28, 2022

Time To Do the Right Thing

America was built by millions of immigrants who have contributed to our economy and society, but for those who have lived in the shadows for decades, their contributions to our country have been for naught.

Jan 27, 2022

Border ‘invasion’ theory gains steam

A group of former Trump administration officials are pushing a novel legal theory they say could give Arizona broad powers to conduct immigration enforcement.

Dec 17, 2021

Counter to commentary on immigration reform

I read the article on "Small business economy needs immigration reform" with interest and dismay. The distortion of the facts and misrepresentation of the feelings and attitudes of Arizonans is unfortunate. 

Nov 21, 2021

Small business economy needs immigration reform

New businesses are the drivers of job growth and we are fortunate that Arizona is home to more than 70,000 immigrant entrepreneurs. The household income of our state’s undocumented immigrants is $5.1 billion per year. They pay $556.5 million in taxes and have a spending power of $4.5 billion annually. The bottom line is that Arizona is stronger when we are inclusive and welcoming to al[...]

Nov 12, 2021

On immigration, listen to civil rights icons

As an immigrant who happily came to the United States, "waiting in the immigration line" to become a citizen, I was disheartened to see President Biden propose a "comprehensive" immigration reform offering amnesty to over 10 million people here illegally.

Sep 28, 2021

Wanted – a Senate candidate to tackle immigration

With the U.S. Senate now split 50-50 along partisan lines, gaining a new voice for sensible immigration reform could make a real difference to federal policy – and thankfully, we have an opportunity to gain such a voice as soon as next year. 

Aug 12, 2021

Congress – do the right thing for DACA

Rather than going it alone, Democrats and Republicans must find common ground and enshrine protection for Dreamers into legislation, rather than relying on executive order. In doing so, Congress can show Americans that they can act as humanitarians rather than strategists, cast division aside, and do the right thing. Our Dreamers are counting on it!

Aug 6, 2021

Pathway to citizenship solves labor shortage

Immigration policy isn’t charity nor should it be viewed as such. Legalizing people living here illegally is just one step toward helping our economy compete.

Jun 21, 2021

Brnovich seeks Supreme Court decision on Trump-era immigration rule

Shut down by appellate judges, Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let him defend a Trump-era rule designed to deny "green cards'' to those at the bottom of the economic ladder.

May 10, 2021

Proposal to give ‘Dreamers’ in-state tuition goes to ballot

Arizona voters will decide in November 2022 whether immigrants in this country illegally who are Arizona residents should be allowed to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.

May 6, 2021

GOP lawmaker revives in-state tuition for ‘Dreamers’ 

A ballot measure that could let Arizona “Dreamers” pay in-state tuition to attend universities and community colleges was unexpectedly revived in the House of Representatives on May 5 and could pass on May 10.

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