2006

Immigrants Share the Fight in US Military - December 2006 (12/22/2006)
This guest commentary provides an explanation of the important role that foreign born soldiers have in the US Military Force, as well as the unique contributions that immigrants have made to the Armed Forces throughout America’s history. AILA Doc. No. 06122214.
AILA Doc. No. 06122214.
Immigration Policy Hurts US Farming Industry - November 2006 (12/22/2006)
The article explains in simple terms how outdated immigration laws are creating a crisis for the United States farming industry.
AILA Doc. No. 06122212.
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Denounces Raids and Calls for CIR(18 KB - 12/14/2006)
In a statement issued on 12/14/06, the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), a statewide coalition of over 80 community, faith and labor organizations, denounces the ICE raids on Swift & Co. facilities, and calls upon Congress and the President to pass comprehensive and humane immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 06121440.
AILA Doc. No. 06121440.
Over 900 American Businesses, Schools, and Hospitals Call for a Reasonable Solution to the H-1B Blackout and Lengthy Green Card Backlogs (Updated 11/21/06)(59 KB - 11/21/2006)
Over 900 American businesses, schools, and hospitals have signed on to a letter calling upon Congress to enact relief from the restrictive H-1B cap and employment-based green card backlogs. AILA Doc. No. 06111466.
AILA Doc. No. 06111466.
New Congressional Leadership(23 KB - 11/18/2006)
List of new leadership in the House and Senate. AILA Doc. No. 06111810.
AILA Doc. No. 06111810.
AILA’s 2006 Election Analysis (Updated 11/09/06) (11/8/2006)
AILA’s preliminary analysis of mid-term election outcomes and the role of immigration in key races. We consider the failure of immigration hard-liners to make immigration a wedge electoral issue, and take a first look at the prospects for CIR in the 110th Congress. AILA Doc. No. 06110811.
AILA Doc. No. 06110811.
Lame Duck 101: An Overview of the Post-Election Congressional Session (10/31/2006)
When Congress returns to Washington on November 13, they will reconvene in a post-election session known as the “lame duck” session. Learn more about the priorities and constraints of the lame duck session and some possible outcomes for this November’s session. AILA Doc. No. 06103164.
AILA Doc. No. 06103164.
What Was True Purpose of Immigration 'Road Show'? - September 2006 (10/3/2006)
Do you recall the series of ‘town hall meetings’ – hearings on immigration showcased by members of Congress through the summer of 2006? This article looks at what may have been the real motivation behind this ‘road show’…and it wasn’t comprehensive immigration reform.
AILA Doc. No. 06100362.
American Immigration Lawyers Association Exposes Immigration Myths - January 2006 (10/3/2006)
The article dispels some of the more prominent misconceptions about immigration that are presented and accepted as factual in mainstream America.
AILA Doc. No. 06100361.
Interfaith Statement on Immigration Concerns(121 KB - 9/29/2006)
Faith-based leaders and organizations call on President Bush and Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform that establishes a safe and humane immigration system. This statement was published in Roll Call, a publication of congressional news and information, on 9/20/06. AILA Doc. No. 06092964.
AILA Doc. No. 06092964.
In the Immigration Debate, Children Deserve Better! - October 2006 (9/27/2006)
Immigrant children still believe in the American Dream. Yet they are too often overlooked and exposed to extremely harsh conditions. The issue of unaccompanied immigrant children must be addressed in the immigration debate. The best interests of these children should guide decisions of federal agencies and policymakers alike.
AILA Doc. No. 06092711.
What It Takes To Fix Our Immigration System - March 2006 (9/27/2006)
The article provides detailed evidence to support the argument that our current immigration system is broken, and outlines specific components that must be present for a comprehensive immigration reform package to work.
AILA Doc. No. 06092773.
U.S. Needs Comprehensive Immigration Reform - February 2006 (9/27/2006)
Article addresses the need for comprehensive immigration reform in the matter of real solutions and exhaustive legislation that goes beyond border security and enforcement-only policies which have not worked in the past, and offers suggestions by former AILA President Deborah Notkin for a new approach to repair the broken system.
AILA Doc. No. 06092764.
U.S. Economy Needs Skilled Foreign Workers - May 2006 (9/27/2006)
This article introduces the reader to highly educated, skilled foreign workers often overshadowed by a more prevalent depiction of unskilled immigrant labor. It addresses the need to lift the cap on H-1B visas and reform the employment based immigration system because many of these foreign born professionals enhance America's competitive edge.
AILA Doc. No. 06092772.
Cardinal Roger Mahony Urges Congress to Oppose Enforcement-Only Immigration Legislation(102 KB - 9/25/2006)
In this press release, Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles, urges Congress to resist passing enforcement-only legislation and calls upon leaders of the House and Senate to come to an agreement on comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 06092565.
AILA Doc. No. 06092565.
Letter to Senators Opposing the Secure Fence Act (H.R. 6061)(51 KB - 9/25/2006)
In this letter, sent to United States Senators on 9/25/06, organizations and individuals from across the nation, including AILA, urge opposition to the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (H.R. 6061). AILA Doc. No. 06092564.
AILA Doc. No. 06092564.
Former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge Explains Why Enforcement Is Not Enough (9/22/2006)
In a commentary piece published in the Washington Times on 9/10/06, former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge explains why an enforcement-only approach to immigration reform is destined to fail. AILA Doc. No. 06092263.
AILA Doc. No. 06092263.
Letter to Congress Opposing Immigration Attachments to DHS Appropriations Bill(164 KB - 9/20/2006)
In a letter to all members of Congress sent on 9/19/06, organizations and individuals across the nation urge Congress to oppose attempts to attach controversial immigration provisions to the must-pass DHS appropriations bill. AILA Doc. No. 06092071.
AILA Doc. No. 06092071.
EWIC Letter to Congressional Leadership Opposes Enforcement-Only Approach(333 KB - 9/18/2006)
On 9/15/06, members of the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition sent letters to four congressional leaders expressing their continued opposition to enforcement-only immigration legislation. The letter addressed to Senator Frist is available here; EWIC sent identical letters to Senator Reid, Representative Boehner, and Representative Hastert. AILA Doc. No. 06091862.
AILA Doc. No. 06091862.
Placing Public Service Announcements (9/5/2006)
Submit a professional Public Service Announcement to your local newspaper! Follow these steps and use this sample letter to contact your local papers and encourage them to participate in our immigration public education campaign.
AILA Doc. No. 06090571.
Major Cities Chiefs Position Statement on Enforcement of Immigration Laws by Local Police Agencies(1111 KB - 8/21/2006)
This statement outlines concerns and presents the position of 57 Chief Executive Officers of police departments in major metropolitan areas regarding the enforcement of immigration laws by local police agencies. Adopted by Major Cities Chiefs in June 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06082162.
AILA Doc. No. 06082162.
Open Letter from Economists and Social Scientists on Immigration (8/18/2006)
Open letter to President Bush and Members of Congress on the importance of immigration to the U.S. economy. Signed by over 500 economists and other social scientists. AILA Doc. No. 06081864.
AILA Doc. No. 06081864.
Resolution by the El Paso City Council on Immigration Reform(88 KB - 8/18/2006)
Resolution in support of a multi-layered approach to immigration reform, adopted by the El Paso City Council on April 4, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06081862.
AILA Doc. No. 06081862.
AILA Advocacy Made Simple: A Guide for New Activists(99 KB - 8/8/2006)
Use these 4 easy-to-follow instruction guides to promote CIR, make your voice heard on local radio, engage the business community in your advocacy work, and build coalitions locally! AILA Doc. No. 06080840.
AILA Doc. No. 06080840.
AILA’s Town Hall Toolkit(93 KB - 8/1/2006)
This Tool Kit will provide you with an overview of Town Hall meetings, tips for developing strategic questions to ask your Member of Congress, and the steps for maximizing the effectiveness of your advocacy at the event. You will also find AILA’s step-by-step instructions for attending and making the most of your Town Hall participation. AILA Doc. No. 06080140.
AILA Doc. No. 06080140.
Letter to House Appropriations Chairman Lewis and Ranking Member Obey on WHTI(115 KB - 7/31/2006)
Letter to House Appropriations Chairman Lewis and Ranking Member Obey expressing support for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative provisions in the Senate’s FY 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, and urging retention of these provisions in the final conference report for the House's FY 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, H.R. 5441. AILA Doc. No. 06073165.
AILA Doc. No. 06073165.
National Black Church Initiative Supports CIR (7/24/2006)
Remarks by Reverend Anthony Evans, National Black Church Initiative, in support of a compassionate response to the immigration crisis, delivered at the Faith and Migration Conference on 7/12/06.
AILA Doc. No. 06072463.
Undocumented Immigration: A Jewish Response (7/24/2006)
Rabbi Steve Gutow, Executive Director of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, speaks about the imperative to “love the stranger.” He delivered these remarks at the Interfaith Comprehensive Immigration Reform Conference and Advocacy Day on July 12, 2006.
AILA Doc. No. 06072461.
Statement by Episcopal Church on Faith and Migration Conference (7/24/2006)
Statement by the Episcopal Church describing the Faith and Migration Conference on 7/12/06, an interfaith conference in support of comprehensive immigration reform.
AILA Doc. No. 06072462.
Evangelical Lutheran Leader Speaks in Support of CIR (7/24/2006)
Remarks of Bishop Allan C. Bjornberg, Rocky Mountain Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, in support of comprehensive immigration reform, delivered at the Interfaith Comprehensive Immigration Reform Conference and Advocacy Day on July 12, 2006.
AILA Doc. No. 06072460.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (Updated 7/20/06)(101 KB - 7/20/2006)
AILA Issue Paper on immigration reform. (AILA Doc. No. 03031744).
AILA Doc. No. 03031744.
Immigration Backgrounders (Updated 7/20/06)(160 KB - 7/20/2006)
AILA Backgrounder Packet, including Legal Immigration to the United States, Family-Based Immigration, Business Immigration to the United States: A Basic Overview, Employment-Based Immigration, and Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Visas: A Basic Primer. AILA Doc. No. 04030263.
AILA Doc. No. 04030263.
Southern Baptist Convention Resolution on Illegal Immigration (7/20/2006)
Resolution “On the Crisis of Illegal Immigration” adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention on June 13-14, 2006. The resolution encourages “Christian churches to . . . reach out to meet the . . . needs of all immigrants, to start English classes on a massive scale, and to encourage them toward the path of legal status and/or citizenship.” AILA Doc. No. 06072065.
AILA Doc. No. 06072065.
Southern Baptist Leader Supports CIR (7/20/2006)
Remarks by Richard Land, President of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, in support of comprehensive immigration reform.
AILA Doc. No. 06072064.
Coalition for Immigration Security Supports CIR(161 KB - 7/19/2006)
The Coalition for Immigration Security, comprising former high-level officials in the Executive Branch, argues that it is in our national security interests to implement comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to permanent status for the current undocumented population and a temporary worker program to meet future economic need. AILA Doc. No. 06071967.
AILA Doc. No. 06071967.
CCIR Statement on House Hearings and Opposition to “Trigger” Policy(60 KB - 7/7/2006)
Press release from the Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform expressing disappointment in the House’s plan to hold field hearings rather than seek consensus with the Senate on an immigration reform plan. The statement also expresses opposition to an “enforcement-first” approach with “triggers.” Released on 7-6-06. AILA Doc. No. 06070764.
AILA Doc. No. 06070764.
Letter to Speaker of the House Hastert from MALDEF and NCLR(80 KB - 7/6/2006)
Letter to Speaker of the House Hastert from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the National Council of La Raza expressing concerns over the House's series of field hearings on immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 06070660.
AILA Doc. No. 06070660.
Open Letter Signed by 500 Economists on the Benefits of Immigration (6/30/2006)
Over 500 economists have signed the Independent Institute's Open Letter on Immigration on the economic benefits of immigration. The letter reminds Congress and the President of America’s history as an immigrant nation, the overall economic and social benefits of immigration, and the power of immigration to lift the poor out of poverty. AILA Doc. No. 060662.
AILA Doc. No. 06063062.
HIAS Commends Senate for Constructive Immigration Reform, Work Still Needed(43 KB - 5/30/2006)
The Hebrew Immigrant Aide Society’s press statement on final passage of S. 2611- HIAS is cautiously optimistic about progress made on comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 06053063.
AILA Doc. No. 06053063.
NCLR Commends Senate for Historic Immigration Vote(11 KB - 5/26/2006)
NCLR will work to improve the legislation as it proceeds to a House/Senate conference committee. “While we support this bill moving forward, we intend to fight for changes to make it more workable, more effective, and fairer.” AILA Doc. No. 06052613.
AILA Doc. No. 06052613.
Compete America Applauds Senate Inclusion of H-1B Visa and EB Green Card Relief Provisions in Comprehensive Immigration Bill(68 KB - 5/26/2006)
Compete America today applauded the Senate for including critically important provisions to reform both the H-1B visa and employment based (EB visa) green card processes. Both the H-1B and EB visa programs are designed to facilitate the legal employment of highly educated foreign nationals, and are critical to American competitiveness. AILA Doc. No. 06052666.
AILA Doc. No. 06052666.
EWIC Applauds the Senate on the Passage of CIR(76 KB - 5/26/2006)
EWIC commends senate for bipartisan passage of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (S. 2611): A Necessary Step Towards Greater Economic and National Security. AILA Doc. No. 06052665.
AILA Doc. No. 06052665.
Letter to Senators Frist & Reid from Elected Officials from Western States(95 KB - 5/18/2006)
Letter from elected officials from western states to Majority Leader Frist and Minority Leader Reid, urging passage of a positive and workable Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill in the Senate. AILA Doc. No. 06051860.
AILA Doc. No. 06051860.
EWIC Press Release - Taking the Spin Out of the Debate and Focusing on the Reality(83 KB - 5/16/2006)
Press release from the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition stating support for CIR that includes a guest worker program, earned adjustment, and increased border security. AILA Doc. No. 06051660.
AILA Doc. No. 06051660.
Letter to Senators Frist & Reid from EWIC(365 KB - 5/11/2006)
Letter from the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition to Majority Leader Frist and Minority Leader Reid, urging passage of a positive and workable Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill in the Senate. AILA Doc. No. 06051160.
AILA Doc. No. 06051160.
Washington State Congressional Delegation Expresses Concerns to OMB About WHTI(555 KB - 5/1/2006)
Letter from members of the Washington state congressional delegation to OMB Director Joshua Bolten, expressing concerns about the economic impact of WHTI. AILA Doc. No. 06050163.
AILA Doc. No. 06050163.
ABA Supports Leahy-Coleman Amendment to Protect Refugees and Asylum-Seekers(238 KB - 4/28/2006)
Letter sent by the ABA to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter on 4/26/06 in support of the Leahy-Coleman Amendment to the FY 2006 supplemental appropriations bill that would protect vulnerable refugees and asylum-seekers. AILA Doc. No. 06042810.
AILA Doc. No. 06042810.
Know Your Rights: Can an Employer Fire an Employee Because the Employee Participated in an Immigration Rally? (Updated 4/26/06)(47 KB - 4/25/2006)
AILA Doc. No. 06042568.
AILA Doc. No. 06042568.
South Asian Advocates Urge Congress to Pass Immigration Reform That Respects Civil Rights of Immigrants(29 KB - 4/24/2006)
South Asian groups nationwide urge Congress to pass legislation that establishes a path to permanent residency and citizenship for undocumented immigrants, reduces the visa backlog and expedites the processing of applications, and promotes citizenship and civic participation. AILA Doc. No. 06042468.
AILA Doc. No. 06042468.
How to Use Contact Congress (4/20/2006)
A simple Q&A on Contact Congress, AILA’s tool to help you contact your legislators, as well as local and national media, and find information about immigration-related legislation pending in Congress. AILA Doc. No. 06042061.
AILA Doc. No. 06042061.
Judicial Conference of the United States Opposes Certificate of Reviewability Provision(156 KB - 4/5/2006)
Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee from the Judicial Conference of the United States, expressing concerns about the certificate of reviewability provision that was included as section 707 of the Chairman’s Mark and is included as section 507 of the Securing America’s Borders Act (S. 2454), sent 3/31/06. AILA Doc. No. 06040574.
AILA Doc. No. 06040574.
Los Angeles County Bar Association and Public Counsel Oppose Provisions Limiting Judicial Review of Immigration Appeals(342 KB - 4/5/2006)
Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee from the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Public Counsel, expressing opposition to provisions that would limit judicial review of immigration appeals, sent 3/23/06. AILA Doc. No. 06040573.
AILA Doc. No. 06040573.
Letter from Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Expressing Support for CIR(172 KB - 4/5/2006)
A letter from the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Chair of the CHC’s Immigration Task Force urging members of the Senate to support a comprehensive approach to immigration reform and to reject the harsh, enforcement-only provisions found in HR 4437 and S 2454. AILA Doc. No. 06040562.
AILA Doc. No. 06040562.
Coalition for Immigration Security Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (4/4/2006)
The Coalition for Immigration Security, comprising former high-level officials in the Executive Branch, argues that it is in our national security interests to implement comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to permanent status for the current undocumented population and a temporary worker program to meet future economic need.
AILA Doc. No. 06040467.
Rights Working Group (4/3/2006)
Link to the website of the Rights Working Group and its new Liberty and Justice for All campaign. RWG is a nationwide coalition of groups and individuals committed to ensuring liberty and justice for all and holding elected officials accountable for violations of due process, human rights and privacy. AILA is a member of the Steering Committee. AILA Doc. No. 06040371.
AILA Doc. No. 06040371.
Detention Watch Network (4/3/2006)
A link to the website of the Detention Watch Network, a national coalition that addresses the detention crisis head-on and helps detainees and their loved ones make their voices heard. DWN is a network of individuals and organizations working in support of, and in service to, immigrants in detention. AILA Doc. No. 06040372.
AILA Doc. No. 06040372.
NAACP Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform That Does Not Criminalize Undocumented Workers(38 KB - 4/3/2006)
Statement on immigration reform released by the NAACP on 3/31/06. The NAACP supports “proposals that would allow people to earn the right of citizenship through hard work, the commitment of several years and meeting several monetary, security and related requirements.” The NAACP “strongly opposes any efforts to criminalize undocumented immigrants.” AILA Doc. No. 06040362.
AILA Doc. No. 06040362.
Letter from Chief Judge Mary Schroeder to Senators Specter & Leahy Regarding Judicial Review Provisions in CIR Act(105 KB - 3/31/2006)
Letter from Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Mary Schroeder expresses concerns about the provisions in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 that would direct all immigration appeals to a specialized Article III court. AILA Doc. No. 06033169.
AILA Doc. No. 06033169.
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Urges Senate to Reject Frist Bill and Keep Improving the Chairman’s Mark(53 KB - 3/31/2006)
Letter from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights opposing the Secure America’s Borders Act (S. 2454) and calling for further improvements to the Chairman’s Mark, sent to the Senate on 3/31/06. AILA Doc. No. 06033168.
AILA Doc. No. 06033168.
Letter from ABA-IPL to Sens. Specter and Leahy Opposing Consolidation of Immigration Appeals in Federal Circuit(20 KB - 3/30/2006)
Letter from the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law to Senators Specter and Leahy, expressing opposition to provisions in immigration reform legislation that would consolidate immigration appeals in the Federal Circuit, sent 3/30/06. AILA Doc. No. 06033027.
AILA Doc. No. 06033027.
Letter from ABA-IPL to Sen. Frist Opposing Consolidation of Immigration Appeals in Federal Circuit(19 KB - 3/30/2006)
Letter from the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law to Senator Frist, expressing opposition to provisions in immigration reform legislation that would consolidate immigration appeals in the Federal Circuit, sent 3/30/06. AILA Doc. No. 06033026.
AILA Doc. No. 06033026.
Letter from ABA-IPL to Sen. Reid Opposing Consolidation of Immigration Appeals in Federal Circuit(19 KB - 3/30/2006)
Letter from the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law to Senator Reid, expressing opposition to provisions in immigration reform legislation that would consolidate immigration appeals in the Federal Circuit, sent 3/30/06. AILA Doc. No. 06033025.
AILA Doc. No. 06033025.
AILA and Allies Run New Ad Supporting CIR(261 KB - 3/30/2006)
Ad run by the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition, of which AILA is a member, in Roll Call and CQ Today on 3/30/06. AILA Doc. No. 06033024.
AILA Doc. No. 06033024.
Resolution by Seattle City Council Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform(16 KB - 3/30/2006)
Resolution agreed to by the Seattle City Council on 3/13/06, in support of comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 06033023.
AILA Doc. No. 06033023.
SEIU Expresses Support for Immigration Bill Passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee(56 KB - 3/29/2006)
Statement by SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger, expressing support for the immigration bill passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. AILA Doc. No. 06032969.
AILA Doc. No. 06032969.
Letter from the El Paso Chamber of Commerce in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform(22 KB - 3/29/2006)
Letter in support of comprehensive immigration reform, sent by the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce to Senator John Cornyn and other leaders in Washington on March 27, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06032961.
AILA Doc. No. 06032961.
Resolution by the El Paso Chamber of Commerce in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform(53 KB - 3/29/2006)
Resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform, approved by the Governing Board of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce on March 21, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06032960.
AILA Doc. No. 06032960.
Letter from Evangelical Leaders in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (3/28/2006)
Letter sent by Evangelical leaders and churches to President Bush and Congress on 3/24/06, in support of comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to permanent legal status for the current undocumented population, legal avenues for foreign workers to come here to work, and reduction of the family-based immigration backlogs.
AILA Doc. No. 06032866.
Letter from the ABA to Senator Frist(240 KB - 3/28/2006)
Letter sent by the American Bar Association to Senator Frist on 3/27/06, urging him to permit the Senate Judiciary Committee to continue deliberations on its bill, and to permit debate of the Judiciary Committee's bill on the Senate floor. The letter also expresses serious concerns with Senator Frist's Securing America's Borders Act (S. 2454). AILA Doc. No. 06032865.
AILA Doc. No. 06032865.
Eliminating the Employment-Based Visa Backlog: Vital to America’s Economic Competitiveness(92 KB - 3/15/2006)
AILA’s position paper on the need to reform the permanent employment-based visa program so that U.S. employers can hire the foreign talent necessary for the American economy to remain vibrant and competitive. AILA Doc. No. 06031565.
AILA Doc. No. 06031565.
AILA’a Talking Points to Explain Why IRCA Failed(78 KB - 3/10/2006)
Talking points to help AILA members explain why IRCA failed. AILA Doc. No. 06031017.
AILA Doc. No. 06031017.
AILA’s Talking Points About Temporary Workers(79 KB - 3/10/2006)
General talking points to help AILA members talk about temporary workers. AILA Doc.No. 06031014.
AILA Doc. No. 06031014.
Highly Educated Foreign Professionals: Vital to America’s Economic Competitiveness (Updated 7/20/06)(120 KB - 3/10/2006)
The H-1B visa is a vital tool necessary to keep the U.S. economy competitive in the world market and to keep jobs in America. AILA Doc. No. 06031012.
AILA Doc. No. 06031012.
Earned Legalization Is Not an Amnesty(84 KB - 3/8/2006)
These talking points will help you explain how earned legalization proposals, such as that in the McCain/Kennedy Secure America Act, are different from an “amnesty.” AILA Doc. No. 06030869.
AILA Doc. No. 06030869.
Letter from Latino Organizations to Senator Frist(68 KB - 3/28/2006)
Letter from four national Latino organizations sent to Senator Frist on 3/27/06, urging the Senate Majority Leader to allow the Judiciary Committee to complete its work on the draft immigration reform bill. AILA Doc. No. 06032860.
AILA Doc. No. 06032860.
National Immigration Forum (3/1/2006)
A link to the website of the National Immigration Forum, an immigrant rights organization dedicated to embracing and upholding America’s tradition as a nation of immigrants. AILA Doc. No. 06030169.
AILA Doc. No. 06030169.
Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (3/1/2006)
A link to the website of the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition, a coalition of businesses, trade associations, and other organizations that support comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 06030168.
AILA Doc. No. 06030168.
Ad Supporting CIR Run By AILA & Dozens of Other Organizations(1167 KB - 3/27/2006)
AILA and other concerned groups run ad in Congressional Quarterly urging comprehensive solution to our immigration problems. AILA Doc. No. 06032713.
AILA Doc. No. 06032713.
ATA Letter Urges Senator Frist to Put Politics Aside & Respect Legislative Process(77 KB - 3/27/2006)
Letter from Grover Norquist, President of the Americans for Tax Reform, urges Senator Frist to allow Judiciary Committee the time it needs to finish markup of Chairman Specter's Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. AILA Doc. No. 06032714.
AILA Doc. No. 06032714.
Nearly 800 American Businesses and Universities Call for a Reasonable Solution to the H-1B Blackout and Lengthy “Green Card” Backlogs(55 KB - 2/6/2006)
Nearly 800 U.S. businesses and universities signed a letter supporting the Senate proposal, initially included in the budget reconciliation bill, to recapture unused H-1B and employment-based visa numbers. This letter was delivered to both the Senate and the House in November and December 2005. AILA Doc. No. 06020663.
AILA Doc. No. 06020663.
Letter to Senators Specter, Leahy, Grassley and Baucus from AILA & Other Concerned Organizations(17 KB - 3/27/2006)
Letter from AILA and other concerned organizations urging that any new employment verification system be workable and fair for both employers and employees. AILA Doc. No. 06032712.
AILA Doc. No. 06032712.
Law Professors Express Concern to Senator Specter Regarding Judicial Review Provisions in Chairman's Mark(132 KB - 3/27/2006)
Letter from law professors Steven Yale-Loehr and Lenni Benson expressing strong opposition to the provisions in the Chairman’s Mark that would direct all immigration appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. AILA Doc. No. 06032711.
AILA Doc. No. 06032711.
Letter to Senators Specter and Leahy from John Walker, Chief Judge of Second Circuit(112 KB - 3/24/2006)
Letter from John Walker, Chief Judge of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, expressing his strong opposition to the provisions in the Chairman’s Mark that would direct all immigration appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. AILA Doc. No. 06032417.
AILA Doc. No. 06032417.
Letter from Intellectual Property Owners Association Opposing Section 701 of the Specter Mark(131 KB - 3/24/2006)
A letter from the Intellectual Property Owners Association opposing the provision of the Chairman’s Mark that would consolidate all immigration appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. AILA Doc. No. 06032414.
AILA Doc. No. 06032414.
Letter from the Judicial Conference of the United States Concerning the Judicial Review Provisions of the Specter Mark(1634 KB - 3/24/2006)
A letter from the Judicial Conference of the United States opposing the provision of the Chairman’s Mark that would consolidate all immigration appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. AILA Doc. No. 06032413.
AILA Doc. No. 06032413.
Letter from Immigration Law Professors and Scholars Concerning the Judicial Review Provisions of the Specter Mark(82 KB - 3/22/2006)
Letter from 68 immigration law professors and legal scholars expressing their severe reservations with the judicial review-limiting provisions of the Chairman’s Mark and urging that they be withdrawn pending further study of their effect and desirability. AILA Doc. No. 06032210.
AILA Doc. No. 06032210.
Letter from Judge Richard A. Posner Concerning the Judicial Review Provisions of the Specter Mark(112 KB - 3/21/2006)
Letter from Judge Richard A. Posner, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, expressing his concerns with the provisions of the Chairman’s Mark that would direct all immigration appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and create a new “certificate of reviewability” system for such appeals. AILA Doc. No. 06032111.
AILA Doc. No. 06032111.
Letter from the ABA to the Senate Judiciary Committee(240 KB - 3/16/2006)
Letter from the ABA sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2/28/06, supporting comprehensive immigration reform and opposing provisions in the Chairman’s Mark that would restrict judicial review. AILA Doc. No. 06031671.
AILA Doc. No. 06031671.
Sign-On Letter to Senate Opposing Provisions in Chairman’s Mark That Would Harm Asylum Seekers (3/16/2006)
Letter signed by 84 organizations and 117 individuals and delivered to the Senate on 3/6/06, opposing provisions in the Chairman’s Mark that would harm “vulnerable populations, including asylum-seekers, children, trafficking victims, and others seeking protection in the United States.”
AILA Doc. No. 06031670.
Letter to Chairman Specter from Law School Deans & Legal Scholars(16 KB - 3/17/2006)
Letter from law school deans and professors expressing their deep concerns with the provisions of the Chairman’s Mark that would direct all immigration appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit , and raising questions about the new “certificate of reviewability” system for such appeals. AILA Doc. No. 06031767.
AILA Doc. No. 06031767.
Resolution by the Grand Rapids City Commission Opposing H.R. 4437(62 KB - 3/16/2006)
Resolution by the City Commission of the City of Grand Rapids, MI, passed unanimously on 2/21/06, expressing opposition to H.R. 4437 and “any legislation that would criminalize, permanently bar or otherwise harm the immigrant community.” AILA Doc. No. 06031668.
AILA Doc. No. 06031668.
Statement from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform(36 KB - 3/16/2006)
Statement from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights in support of comprehensive immigration reform, released on 3/15/06. AILA Doc. No. 06031666.
AILA Doc. No. 06031666.
Letter to Senator Frist from Senators Leahy, Kennedy, and Feinstein(275 KB - 3/16/2006)
Letter from Senators Leahy, Kennedy, and Feinstein delivered to Senator Frist on 3/15/06, asking that Senator Frist allow the Judiciary Committee to continue its work on immigration reform, without the pressure of an arbitrary deadline. AILA Doc. No. 06031665.
AILA Doc. No. 06031665.
Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee from People For the American Way(49 KB - 3/16/2006)
Letter from People For the American Way delivered to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/15/06, expressing concerns about limitations on judicial review and due process in the Chairman’s Mark. AILA Doc. No. 06031664.
AILA Doc. No. 06031664.
Letter to Senators Specter and Leahy from the Brennan Center for Justice(342 KB - 3/10/2006)
Letter from the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law, addressing concerns about provisions limiting due process and judicial review in Sen. Specter’s Chairman’s Mark. AILA Doc. No. 06031062.
AILA Doc. No. 06031062.
AILA and Coalition Partners Run Ad Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform(329 KB - 3/7/2006)
This advertisement supporting comprehensive immigration reform appeared in CQ Today, a prominent Capitol Hill news source, during the week of 2/1/06. AILA and several other organizations sponsored the ad. AILA Doc. No. 06030775.
AILA Doc. No. 06030775.
Letter in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from America’s Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, and Franchise Industries(62 KB - 3/7/2006)
Letter in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the National Restaurant Association, and others representing the hospitality, travel, tourism, and franchise industries, sent to the Senate on February 10, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06030773.
AILA Doc. No. 06030773.
Interfaith Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (Updated 7/20/06)(121 KB - 7/20/2006)
Statement in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform signed by more than 200 faith-based organizations nationwide. AILA Doc. No. 06030772.
AILA Doc. No. 06030772.
Letter in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from Jewish Community Organizations(41 KB - 3/7/2006)
Letter in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform sent to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Leadership by Jewish community organizations nationwide on February 22, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06030771.
AILA Doc. No. 06030771.
Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from the National Association of Evangelicals USA(137 KB - 3/7/2006)
Statement in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals USA, presented at an Interfaith Press Conference on March 1, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06030770.
AILA Doc. No. 06030770.
Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from the Archbishop of Washington(73 KB - 3/7/2006)
Statement in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington, presented at an Interfaith Press Conference on March 1, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06030769.
AILA Doc. No. 06030769.
Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from the Union for Reform Judaism(624 KB - 3/7/2006)
Statement in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform by Rabbi Scott Sperling, Director, Union for Reform Judaism’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Council, presented at an Interfaith Press Conference on March 1, 2006. AILA Doc. No. 06030768.
AILA Doc. No. 06030768.
Letter in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform from Catholic Organizations (3/7/2006)
Letter in support of comprehensive immigration reform from Catholic organizations, sent to the Senate on February 22, 2006.
AILA Doc. No. 06030774.
Statement on Comprehensive Immigration Reform from the National Council of Churches USA (3/7/2006)
Statement on Comprehensive Immigration Reform by Rev. Dr. Robert W. Edgar, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches USA, released on March 1, 2006.
AILA Doc. No. 06030767.
AILA and Others Run Ad Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform(308 KB - 3/1/2006)
This advertisement supporting comprehensive immigration reform appeared in the 3-1-06 edition of CQ Today, a prominent Capitol Hill news source. AILA and several other organizations sponsored the ad. AILA Doc. No. 06030167.
AILA Doc. No. 06030167.
Cleveland City Council Resolution Opposing H.R. 4437(81 KB - 3/1/2006)
A resolution adopted unanimously by the Cleveland City Council on 2-27-06, in opposition to H.R. 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. AILA Doc. No. 06030166.
AILA Doc. No. 06030166.
Letter to White House from Latino Organizations, in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform(24 KB - 3/1/2006)
A February 2006 letter to President Bush from a large number of Latino organizations, in support of comprehensive immigration reform and in opposition to H.R. 4437. AILA Doc. No. 06030165.
AILA Doc. No. 06030165.
Resolution in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Adopted by Western Governors(36 KB - 3/1/2006)
A resolution in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, adopted by the Western Governors’ Association on 2-28-06. AILA Doc. No. 06030164.
AILA Doc. No. 06030164.
Sample Op-Eds for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (2/14/2006)
Use these sample opinion pieces as a framework for your own personalized op-ed. Use the media tool on Contact Congress to submit your letter to the local media.
AILA Doc. No. 06021440.

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