Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Today is an important step toward rational and humane enforcement of immigration law. On behalf of America’s workers, we applaud the Administration’s willingness to act. We have been calling upon the White House to halt unnecessary deportations since Spring 2013 because our broken immigration system is[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. Welcomes Immigration Action, Ready to Support Affiliates in Implementation
SILVER SPRING, MD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) welcomes President Obama’s announcement tonight that the administration will act to address various problems plaguing our broken immigration system. The proposed administrative relief will benefit nearly five million immigrants who have lived in the shadows of[Read More…]
National Immigration Law Center: Obama Immigration Fix Will Bring Relief to Millions
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Up to five million people will be shielded from deportation and given work authorization under an expanded deferred action policy that President Obama will announce today. This expansion of a policy initiated in June 2012 comes after several years of advocacy and organizing by immigrant communities and represents[Read More…]
iAmerica.org Website Launched as Key Resource for Immigrant Families on President Obama’s Administrative Action
Eligible Immigrants Can Learn about and Apply for Relief in Seven Languages WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. As President Obama prepares to take administrative action on immigration, a coalition of legal, civil rights and worker organizations, along with a growing list of Latino media partners such as Univision and Entrevision, has launched[Read More…]
SEIU: President Obama’s Administrative Action Life-Changing for Millions of Immigrant Families, Important Step Forward
Milestone Moment Decades in the Making Galvanizes Immigrant and Working Families and Communities to Fight Forward and Push Republicans in Congress to Pass Long-Term Fix Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. SEIU President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement: “For millions of immigrant families, President Obama’s administrative action is life-changing. With[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on Executive Actions on Immigration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on President Obama’s new Executive Actions on Immigration. “During my time in office I have consistently heard from individuals and groups throughout the political spectrum that believe we need comprehensive immigration reform that is practical, fair and humane and[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement in Strong Support of President Obama’s Action on Immigration
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. “I praise President Obama for his bold announcement on immigration this evening. I’m very grateful that he has decided to use his legal authority to protect families in my district and around the country who want nothing more than to keep their families together and work[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to President Obama’s executive action on immigration. “I support the President taking action to address our nation’s immigration crisis by securing our borders, prioritizing criminals in deportations and making everyone accountable in paying their fair share[Read More…]
Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden Reacts to the President’s Executive Action on Immigration
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Following President Barack Obama’s announcement today about his plans to take executive actions on immigration that will provide relief to a portion of the country’s undocumented immigrant population, Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: Today, parents who have[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on President Obama’s Immigration Executive Actions Announcement
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Tonight, President Obama will announce a package of executive actions that could temporarily shield more than 4 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. Below are preliminary thoughts from ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero: “The ACLU supports the President for taking necessary action to restore some fairness[Read More…]
