immigration reform
Coverage of immigration reform in the Nexus archive.
- One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it.
The H-2A visa program for farm laborers is growing rapidly, prompting Republicans on Capitol Hill to discuss expanding it. However, they face obstacles despite the program's popularity.
- Johnson eyes vote on bill to end ‘birth tourism' to satisfy right flank
Speaker Mike Johnson is considering a House vote to end birthright citizenship for children of pregnant women entering the U.S. legally, aiming to satisfy conservative demands. The proposal would be symbolic due to Senate filibuster challenges, while Johnson faces pressure to address Trump’s border priorities and resolve internal GOP divisions over immigration reform.
- This Week in South Florida: Maria Elvira Salazar
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Florida, discussed the response to earthquakes in Venezuela and immigration reform on 'This Week in South Florida' with host Glenna Milberg.
- Rubio pushes back on India's concerns over US visa curbs, says policy must be 'America First' under Trump
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's immigration policies amid Indian concerns over visa curbs, emphasizing a global 'America First' approach. India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar countered that legal migration is crucial for bilateral business and tech cooperation. Rubio acknowledged India's economic contributions but stressed reforms are necessary to address illegal immigration and modernize the system.
- The Dignity Act is a realistic step toward immigration reform and justice
The Dignity Act is presented as a realistic and politically viable step toward immigration reform, offering meaningful protections and justice for immigrants without compromising its feasibility.
- The Movement: Anatomy of an anti-amnesty pile-on
The article discusses right-wing social media and commentary backlash against the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) is highlighted as the bill's designer, which combines border security enhancements with legal status for non-criminal migrants who entered before a specified date.