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President Obama Claims That Illegal Aliens Aren't 'A Drain on Taxpayers'
During an interview with NPR, President Obama claimed that illegal aliens do not burden taxpayers and are not a drain on public resources.
During an interview with NPR, President Obama claimed that illegal aliens do not burden taxpayers and are not a drain on public resources.
An investigative report aired last week shows that only a small percentage of those who crossed the border during the 2012-2014 "surge" are being returned to their home countries, despite the Obama administration's claims that the cases are a priority.
In an interview with National Public Radio, President Barack Obama inaccurately described the views of Republicans who seek immigration-law enforcement, then claimed he could not work with them. However, he is willing to work on legislation with pro-amnesty Republicans who want to “fix a broken immigration system.”
Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) voted to fund President Obama's executive amnesty during the lame-duck session contrary to his earlier statements. He was one of several Senators who had come out against the president's actions, but then voted much differently.
Senator Michael Enzi (R-Wyo.) voted to fund President Obama's executive amnesty during the lame-duck session contrary to his earlier statements. He was one of several Senators who had come out against the president's actions, but then voted much differently.
Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) voted to fund President Obama's executive amnesty during the lame-duck session contrary to his earlier statements. He was one of several Senators who had come out against the president's actions, but then voted much differently.
The Tucson Sentinel reports that more “family units” are crossing the border illegally and seeking help at temporary shelters in the Rio Grande Valley. “It doesn’t look like it’s going to end any time soon,” said Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley. “The numbers increased a lot this past month, almost to 100 every day."
Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) voted to fund President Obama's executive amnesty during the lame-duck session contrary to his earlier statements. He was one of several Senators who had come out against the president's actions, but then voted much differently.
District Judge Beryl Howell dismissed Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of President Obama’s executive amnesty. Arpaio plans to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) bureau released its enforcement and removal operations report for fiscal year 2014, which shows that illegal border crossings rose dramatically this year while deportations dropped. Many expect illegal immigration, especially from non-contiguous countries, to surge again in 2015, and the president’s executive amnesty is designed to drive deportation numbers even lower.
Tennessee Attorney General Herb Slatery today announced his state has joined the lawsuit filed by attorneys general and governors challenging the constitutionality of President Obama’s executive amnesty. That lawsuit, now brought by 25 states, seeks a preliminary injunction to halt implementation of the president’s plans while the court considers the merits of the case.
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell listened to arguments today in a lawsuit lodged by Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio that challenges the constitutionality of President Obama’s executive amnesty. The judge questioned whether Arpaio had legal standing to sue, and said she would rule on the matter soon.