Immigration Matters: Progressives Fight Back on Immigration – NAM

With punitive, enforcement-only immigration measures dominating the headlines around the country, the Center for American Progress brought together a panel last week to discuss what progressive work is being done in state capitols to fight these measures and encourage a constructive dialogue on immigration.

Ten states have already passed the DREAM Act (a bill that gives immigrant children access to college), according to Nathan Newman of the Progressive States Network. Numerous local law enforcement agencies have also refused to give their police officers the power to enforce immigration laws.

In 2006, many so-called “anti-immigrant” politicians did not win re-election. And the Republican presidential nomination of moderate John McCain reflects a different view by the Republican mainstream on immigration, Newman argues. McCain has worked with Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., to push through legalization proposals in broad-ranging legislation. “*

*From: news.ncmonline.com
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