The New York Times has called for a renewed commitment to comprehensive immigration reform in the US in an editorial today. The editorial says that the US needs to confront the issue, with a solution that “would clamp down on the border and the workplace, streamline legal immigration and bring 12 million illegal immigrants out of… Continue reading Too early to give up immigration reform fight, NY Times says
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Taoiseach discusses US-Irish relations, immigration reform, North, economy with US delegation
The Taoiseach held talks yesterday with the visiting US Congressional delegation led by Richie Neal, Chair of the Friends of Ireland. Also on the delegation are: Rep Tim Murphy, from Pennsylvania Rep Donald Payne, from New Jersey Rep Luis Gutierrez, from Illinois Rep Mike Doyle, from Pennsylvania Rep Tim Holden, from Pennsylvania Rep Nydia Velazquez,… Continue reading Taoiseach discusses US-Irish relations, immigration reform, North, economy with US delegation
US Congressional delegation visits Ireland
A US delegation of seven Democratic and one Republican Congressmen is visiting Ireland this week to hold talks with Irish political leaders on a number of topics. Items on the agenda include immigration reform, the political situation in the North, and the global financial crisis. The group is led by Congressman Richard Neal, chair of… Continue reading US Congressional delegation visits Ireland
White House says immigration reform now “difficult”
The White House acknowledged yesterday that immigration reform looks unlikely this year. Press secretary Robert Gibbs said, “I can see the president’s desire for it to happen, but understanding at the current – currently where we sit, the math makes that more difficult than – than the discussion”. Mr Gibbs said that Mr Obama hopes… Continue reading White House says immigration reform now “difficult”
ILIR renews campaign as Obama gives mixed signals on reform
The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform has resumed its campaign on behalf of the undocumented in the United States with a meeting outside Boston this week. More than 350 attended the meeting, which was held in the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. ILIR President Ciaran Staunton said, “ILIR wants to make sure that this is… Continue reading ILIR renews campaign as Obama gives mixed signals on reform
ILIR to hold series of meetings
The New York-based Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform will be holding a series of meetings after a period of reorganisation. They report they will hold the first meeting in Boston at the Irish Cultural Centre in Boston on April 6 at 7:30 pm. Speakers will include Bruce Morison, ILIR chair Bart Murphy, vice-chair Ciaran Staunton… Continue reading ILIR to hold series of meetings