Jun 18, 2009 | Thomas Allen
How Are They Getting In?
Nationals from 35 countries can enter the U.S. without a visa on the Visa Waiver Program. Today, roughly one half of temporary visitors to the U.S. come in under the relatively new Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The streamlined visitor entry program became permanent in 2000 just in time for 9/11. In fact, Zacarias Moussaoui, a convicted 9/11 conspirator, entered the U.S. on the VWP, Feb 23, 2001. Richard Reid, the shoe bomber, was also a would-be VWP entrant.
Jun 16, 2009 | BRADLEY SCHREIBER
Conflict in Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Obama administration is taking aggressive measures to ensure that the drug violence in Mexico does not spill over more than it already has into this country. But a dispute between two federal agencies, if not remedied, will seriously hamper these efforts — and prevent thousands of experienced criminal investigators from doing their utmost to secure our borders
Jun 1, 2009 | Jena Baker McNeill
Amnesty as an Economic Stimulus: Not the Answer to the Illegal Immigration Problem
In April there was a hearing on Capitol Hill called: "Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009: Can We Do It and How?" The idea that legalization is the best solution to America's immigration problem is being suggested with increasing frequency. In fact, the Senate hearing's witnesses, including Alan Greenspan, seemed to suggest the idea that legalization would somehow be an economic stimulus.
May 25, 2009 | FAIRUSA.org
Never Before Has Immigration From One Country Been so Massive
For those who argue that current immigration is nothing more than a continuation of our traditional admission of immigrants, the following will set the record straight. At no time in our history has there been an influx of illegal immigration like the country is experiencing today.
May 22, 2009 | Newsmax.com
Sen. Baucus: No Health Insurance for Illegals
Illegal immigrants won't be entitled to medical insurance under the health legislation Congress is working on, a leading lawmaker said Thursday.
May 21, 2009 | STEPHANIE SIMON
In the Spirit of Spider-Man, the Border Patrol Casts Its Web
The government had put out a call for ideas on stopping "uncooperative vehicles...using nonlethal methods" ...and the SQUID was born.
May 21, 2009 | STEPHANIE SIMON
In the Spirit of Spider-Man, the Border Patrol Casts Its Web
The government had put out a call for ideas on stopping "uncooperative vehicles...using nonlethal methods" ...and the SQUID was born.
May 6, 2009 | Rep. Lamar Smith
Amnesty Pushers put forth Six Straw Men
It’s an old device in politics: Set up a straw man to criticize when you can’t win an argument on your own. Such tactics, unfortunately, are standard fare when it comes to efforts by a handful of special interest groups to bring about amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Apr 17, 2009 | Craig Harris
Senators push for military on border
On the eve of President Barack Obama's first presidential trip to Mexico, Arizona's two U.S. senators said National Guard troops are needed along the border to control violence and discourage illegal immigration.
Apr 15, 2009 | HOPE YEN
Report: Illegal immigrants having more kids in US
About 47 percent of illegal immigrant households have children, compared with 21 percent for U.S.-born residents and 35 percent for legal immigrants.
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