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Immigration Law Documents
June 26, 2019 Federal Legislation

Congress Should Not Eliminate Per-Country Caps

Per-country caps are an essential feature of our immigration system. Enacted through the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, per-country caps ensure no country is able to monopolize the immigration flow into the United States. Sadly, the newly fast-tracked Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 is poised to scrap per-country caps to the disadvantage applicants from countries other than India and China -- and American workers.
State of Florida map on U.S. flag background
June 20, 2019

TFT - Governor Signs Florida Anti-Sanctuary Bill Into Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) fulfilled a 2018 campaign pledge and signed Senate Bill (SB) 168 into law on June 14, banning dangerous sanctuary policies across the Sunshine State.
US Capitol with Senate Chamber
June 19, 2019

TFT - Yes, Bipartisanship Exists in Washington

In a rare display of bipartisanship, the Senate Appropriations Committee, by a 30-1 vote, approved a $4.59 billion emergency funding bill in response to the emergency at our southern border.
Photo of Ken Cuccinelli
June 14, 2019

TFT - Ken Cuccinelli Selected to Serve as USCIS Acting Director

Earlier this week President Trump tapped Ken Cuccinelli to serve as acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which administers the nation’s naturalization and immigration systems.
DHS Wall
June 14, 2019

TFT - Democrats Dare Shutdown with DHS Funding Bill

On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee advanced a FY 2020 Homeland Security spending bill, setting the stage for another shutdown fight this fall.
New York State on a Map
June 13, 2019

TFT - New York Assembly Passes Drivers’ Licenses For Illegal Aliens: Senate Uncertain

The New York State Assembly has passed the so-called Green Light Bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 3675, which requires the Empire State’s Department of Motor Vehicles to issue drivers’ licenses to illegal aliens.
U.S. and California state flags
June 13, 2019

TFT - California Pushes the Limits Again With Health Care For Illegal Aliens

California’s legislature and governor appear headed for a showdown over health benefits for illegal aliens as they approach a June 15 deadline to pass a budget.
State map of Illinois
June 7, 2019

TFT - ‘ICE-Lockout’ Bill Sails through the Illinois Legislature

The Illinois General Assembly just put its stamp of approval on a bill that would make it nearly impossible for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to detain illegal aliens at public locations throughout the Land of Lincoln.
New York map
June 7, 2019

TFT - Big Business and Big Labor Push Illegal-Alien Drivers’ Licenses in New York

Powerful special interests are joining forces with like-minded politicians to push drivers’ licenses for illegal aliens in the Empire State, even though polls consistently show most New Yorkers are opposed.
Homeland Security Brand
June 6, 2019

TFT - Democrats Introduce Homeland Security Funding Bill to Gut Immigration Enforcement

On Tuesday afternoon, the House Appropriations Committee announced the introduction of the FY 2020 Homeland Security Appropriations Act.