Obama Turns up the Heat on Immigration Reform

March 25, 2013 - Using his bully pulpit, President Obama made remarks at a naturalization ceremony in the hope it would get stalled immigration reform talks back on track. The so-called "Gang of Eight" senators appeared to be making headway with their discussions on comprehensive immigration reform, only to have their talks stalled over a guest worker visa program and how to secure the Nation's border.

Obama noted that "immigration makes us stronger. It keeps us vibrant. It keeps us hungry. It keeps us prosperous. It is part of what makes this such a dynamic country."

The White House has threatened to introduce their own comprehensive immigration if Congress doesn't  present him with a bill in the near future. For the most part, other than flowery rhetoric, the President has deferred to the Senate and House to get a comprehensive immigration bill drafted and to his desk. But he's begun to turn up the heat on Congress in an effort to get them to draft a bill in a climate that is ripe for comprehensive immigration reform.

And has been mentioned before on this blog, "it takes two to tango" (well three if you include the President) - an immigration bill originating from the Senate is in no way assured of House passage, as many Representatives hail from districts that unequivocally oppose any sort of amnesty for the country's estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants.

Nevertheless, there has never been a better moment for the federal government to overhaul this Nation's oft-criticized immigration laws, as a majority of Americans support immigration reform and calls to fix the current system are heard from both sides of the aisle.

But until then, the Department of Homeland Security is enforcing current immigration laws, which in certain circumstances, can be very unforgiving and complex to understand. If you or a loved one needs to speak to lawyer about any immigration-related matter, please call 949-440-3240 or visit our website at www.kpimmigrationlaw.com.

To view the full article, visit http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-stalled-immigration-talks-20130325,0,7503326.story

Until next week......