Did the law concerning immigrants, pass?
345772
passed the House, not the Senate.
202837
check out local laws passed
334230
There was a bill just passed by the U.S were immigrants can't be in this country and anyone who hires an illegal or helps one will go to jell and fined. Now they are trying to make it a law, but there is a debate going on in the senate, they are debating over different propositions regarding if they should give illegals an amnesty,meaning they will become legal if they have been here for 5 to ten years, another one is the permit to work for six months, where after a period of a few years they will possibly be able to get there legalization,but with this permit they also have to leave after the time given and then get another permit to come back,(it's really unsure)and others I'm not aware of,  It's really ridiculous now that illegals have been here so long and have adapted to the customs of the U.S and furthermore there are millions of undocumented families and persons who have really struggled to get here to work hard and have a better life, people have lost there lives's trying to cross the border, and all they wanted was to come here to work and provide for there family, just like any other American. They just want an opportunity to make an honest living, and not live in there possibly corrupt countries where their own government fails them constantly and gives them no hope for progress.  Well this is my point of view, not to offend anyone or anything, everyone has the right to view this issue as they choose to, this is how I choose to do so and I hope it helps you at least to know one part of the issue.
600376
To fully appreciate how immigration is regulated in the United States we must look at the history. Unless your family were native to this counrty than you are also lineage of immigrants. During the major conflicts immigration has always been limited, almost to very extemes (WWII). It is all too common for "real" americans to imediately form an opinion about immigration that is based on missinformation. So do go back to the original question, "should" the US govt favor certain immigrants? NO but lets be realistic. Does the US govt favor certain immigrants? Yes definately and due mostly to contemporary and ancient prejudices about various ethnicities.
184001
Not just NO but HELL NO!The expression "We didn't cross the border, the border crossed us!" comes to mind.\n\nPeople who support this stupid, ignorant, xeno-phobic, racist, and unfair laws that criminalize undocumented immigrants are a bunch of assholes! \n\nGet your heads out of your ass and read some history books for God's sake! Immigrants MADE this country great! If the same bullshit laws were past, let's say about 60 to 80 years ago then many Americans RIGHT NOW wouldn't be successful or law obeying tax paying people. It takes about five generations to become "an American"\n\nIf you study American history you will find similar stupid ass ideas that illegal immigrants are hurting the country. Southern Europeans, Eastern Europeans, and Western Europeans (yes, even Germans) were once believed to be the "great evil within" the country. The Chinese and Japanese were treated like crap, even people of certain religions (Irish Catholics) were treated like dogs by other immigrants who were a few generations removed from their mother lands culture and language (Assimilation)\n\nLet's not forget the Civil Rights Era of the 1960's. \n\nImmigrant legal or not pay taxes which helps America. So these laws only help the way to HATE, FEAR, and the Fairness that is our great country America!!!
664673
I've seen those facts before, attributed to the Los Angeles Times.\n\nThe fact is that illegal immigrants concentrate, not only in states, but in specific localities.  That is enough to significantly impact statistics for that locality, be it a state or a county.\n\nThe impact is huge, but it is mostly for state and local costs, which the federal government refuses to reimburse while refusing to allocate (federal) funding enforce laws that might prevent this from occurring.\n\nContact your Congressmen. Don't forget to say that the 10 year 'rolling amnesty' through the 'statute of limitations' provision in the Senate bill has got to go.  They are ignoring the elephant in the bedroom.
967818
go to uscis.gov\nthis site will provide you will all the info you need on immigration laws and all changes that have been made\nGood luck
883589
That's the great thing about America.  It was founded by immigrants and that makes it a great country.  Our founders came over here and started a nation with equal opportunity for all.  I think that the immigration laws need to be restructured, but I don't think it's fair to limit immigration when that's what it is founded on.
651552
No..they are strict about ILLEGAL immigrants being here and with due reason.
530517
But thats just it. I personally dont think there was an effect. They gathered, spoke their peace, now they are happy. No laws were changed, no one arrested (surprisingly). no one hurt. I feel they could have gone about the issue a diffrent way, but i still dont see any changes in our country today because of yesterday. I dotn support what they are doing or why they are doing it, but why couldnt they have done it differently? Not going to work never solved problems for anyone. They wanted us to feel what it would be like if there were no illegal immigrants in our country, i dont know about you , but nothing changed here, i still watched mexicans buying stuff at our local store, no protesting, no signs. so i still dotn know what the point of yesterday was.
735644
In May 2006, the Senate passed a sweeping immigration reform measure which provides for stricter border control but also allows for a legalization process .This URL explains it:\nhttp://www.newsbatch.com/immigration.htm\n\ncc
201735
NO!!!!  Some laws should and can be changed.  The one that says you must be a Natural Born Citizen Of the U.S. to even try to get this job must always remain!!!! I was born here and stay here.  He came here to get Rich, He Rich and he Stay.
560684
No. It's the present!\n\nThat article was written poorly!  After reading it three times, I still haven't figured out if it's the American police or Mexican police!   Anyways, it doesn't matter regarding your question.  It sounds like one criminal group is fighting another for an illegal smuggling route.  What does the immigration law have to do with that? \n\nBreaking the law is just that!  We are finally trying to enforce some of our immigration laws. Our Southern border is our weakest link in our national security. It's about time we're doing something about it!
341670
I'd say the House Bill is a good start...strengthening the punishment for illegally crossing our boarders may set examples out of these criminals.  This bill also increases the penalties against those who aid these criminals and anyone who hires them.  Once you hit employers in the pocketbooks, they will listen.  The only thing is that we need to do is enforce the law...to my knowledge, this bill doesn't really change any immigration law, just strengthens the penalty for the crime.
676552
Actually, there are a whole slew of states that have passed or are passing new laws against illegal immigration, as well.  This week has been amazing in that regard.  Query what will happen when the laws make their way up to the Supreme Court on a federal supremacy attack, but the states say they are tired of waiting for the federal government.\n\nSome place called Herndon had an election where illegal immigration was made the main issue, and the incumbants were kicked out too.  It was in all the press.  Herndon said the whole country was watching, including Congress.
312754
No not yet unfortunately, i hope they pass that because these illegals are causing this country money and some might say no they are not, but the way things are going it definitely will.  Either come in legally or go away!
404040
The bill should pass, this is a country of law which is be ruled by law. There should be no way for anybody to break those laws because you want to survive? The law is not prohibiting migration to America, but those who want to come in illegally. If you want to come to America, do the right thing, ask for permission from the US consular and get here legally. The argument of, immigrant doing the job nobody want to do is not correct and should not be entertain. If they want to survive they focus their energies in developing their countries and enjoy the fruit of their labor for their mother land. Or should come in legally and be documented, pay their taxes so that I will not end up paying for their education and health care needs. This is is a sovereign country of Law and these Laws must be respected and by all.