The Justice for Immigrants campaign, a coalition of Catholic groups in the US, is urging continued action on comprehensive immigration reform. In their latest action alert, they are urging US residents to contact their senators with the following message: I support an immigration reform bill which 1) has a workable and realistic path to permanent… Continue reading Justice for Immigrants group urges action
Category: US immigration reform
First round of senate debate on immigration reform ends
The US Senate bill for comprehensive immigration reform survived the first round of debate last week. Debate will resume next week. According to Sheila Gleeson of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, several amendments were defeated on Thursday night. These included: The Coleman amendment, which would have allowed local government officials to inquire about immigration… Continue reading First round of senate debate on immigration reform ends
US Senate makes deal on undocumented
Irish immigration advocates in the US have welcomed the agreement hammered out yesterday by Democratic and Republican senators, which would provide a channel for the 12 million undocumented immigrants to achieve legal status. The proposals would allow for the vast majority of today’s undocumented to register, pay a fine of €5,000, and undergo security screenings;… Continue reading US Senate makes deal on undocumented
Boston Globe articles highlight changing migration patterns
The Boston Globe has run a two-part series of articles focusing on the experiences of the Irish in Boston. By Kevin Cullen, the series opens with a description of a new version of the “American Wake” – a goodbye held in Quincy pub for an undocumented couple as they prepare to head home for Ireland,… Continue reading Boston Globe articles highlight changing migration patterns
Éan chair visits Washington
Fr Alan Hilliard, Director of the Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants (IECE) and the chair of Éan’s board, attended yesterday’s rally in Washington DC. The rally brought Irish immigrants living in the US together to lobby politicians for comprehensive immigration reform. “Today’s rally is an example of people taking responsibility for their own futures, and… Continue reading Éan chair visits Washington
ILIR sponsors DC rally, lobbying
Thousands of people marched on Washington yesterday in support of legislation that would benefit the undocumented Irish in the US, along with their 11 million counterparts of all nationalities. The ILIR gathered 2,500 supporters, mainly Irish undocumented from all over the US, to lobby members of Congress on Capital Hill and attend a rally. Democratic… Continue reading ILIR sponsors DC rally, lobbying