Markup of Gang of Eight Bill Continues

Starting at 10:30 a.m., the Senate Judiciary Committee continues the markup on the Gang of Eight amnesty bill.

USCIS Union to Join Opposition to Gang of Eight Amnesty Bill

The AFL-CIO affiliated union of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers plans to release a statement today in opposition to the Senate Gang of Eight amnesty bill, reports the Daily Caller.

Rubio Backs Stronger Border Security Provisions as Approval Rating Drops

Senator Marco Rubio's spokesman told reporters the Senator was "disappointed" over the Committee's refusal to improve the bill by requiring its mandated entry-exit system be biometric.

House Gang of Eight to Unveil Amnesty Bill in June

The bipartisan Gang of Eight in the House of Representatives announced the group has agreed to a "comprehensive" immigration reform plan. "We have an agreement in principle," declared Rep. John Carter while announcing the Gang will introduce the bill "at the very latest" in the first week in June.

Florida Legislature Kills Bills Benefiting Illegal Aliens

Seven immigration related bills that would have provided illegal aliens benefits died with the adjournment of the Florida Legislature on May 2, 2013. The seven bills covered a broad range of issues, such as protection against ICE detainers, in-state tuition, welfare benefits, and driver's licenses.

Council on Foreign Relations Criticizes Obama Administration for Withholding Enforcement Data

The CFR released a report that raises significant questions as to whether border security efforts undertaken by the DHS are effective.

New Poll Shows Strong Preference for Immigration Enforcement Over Legalization of Illegal Aliens

...only 36 percent of likely voters support "allowing illegal immigrants to legalize their status and remain here."

The Fiscal Burden of Illegal Aliens on New Mexicans

This report identifies more than $717 million in annual fiscal costs borne by the state's taxpayers because of the illegal alien population.

The Fiscal Burden of Illegal Aliens on Oregonians

The average Oregon household headed by a U.S. citizen pays about $728 annually to cover the costs of the state's illegal alien population.

English Language Learners and Public Education in Utah

Utah's has one of the nation's fastest-growing Limited English Proficient populations...the total cost of LEP education in Utah was over $435 million.

112th Congress Voting Report

FAIR recently released its Voting Report for the 112th Congress to provide our supporters insight into how their Members of Congress have voted on immigration over the last two years.

Updated! Compare the Immigration Reform Proposals

Compare the 2013 immigration reform proposals from both President Obama and the U.S. Senate "Gang of Eight" with the 2007 bill, S. 1639.

STEIN: No need for speed on immigration bill

The nation should parry the advance of this monster

The Senate "Gang of Eight" immigration bill, S. 744, has been sold as a "pathway to citizenship" for the estimated 11 million illegal aliens. It does a lot more damage than that, and the public needs to understand what's in it.

Latest FAIR Summary of the Gang of Eight's Bill

S.744 would grant amnesty to the approximately 12 million illegal aliens currently living in the U.S. by providing a special path to a green card and citizenship to those who broke our immigration laws.

Immigration: Fueling U.S. Income Inequality

Immigration — especially illegal immigration — has fueled the nation's rapidly increasing income inequality.

Amnesty 2013 Resource Center

Check out FAIR's Amnesty 2013 Center where you’ll find all the latest information and resources to stay on top of the amnesty debate on a daily basis.

Heritage Foundation: Amnesty to cost taxpayers $6.3 trillion!

Amnesty for current unlawful immigrants will pose large fiscal costs to U.S. taxpayers.

Read the analysis here.

List of Senators Who Will Make or Break the Amnesty Bill

See FAIR's list of key senators whose opposition to the massive amnesty bill is absolutely crucial but whose commitment right now is in flux, and whose opinion can be swayed.

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