Immigration

Legalize the ‘Illegals’

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Mar 29, 2006 "This is a moment of truth for America. It is time to acknowledge that we need the immigrant workers as much as they need us, and to begin to treat them with the respect they deserve." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Panel Passes Immigration Bill

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2006 The bill, which requires approval by the full Senate, clears the way for 11 million illegal aliens to seek U.S. citizenship, and will allow some 1.5 million workers to seek temporary jobs legally. This is a big win for the hundreds of thousands of people who joined protest marches this past weekend. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration Rally Is Largest in L.A. History

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2006 An estimated crowd of more than 500,000 thronged downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest a tightening of the country's immigration laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Senator Caught in Bind on Immigration

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2006 On a day when tens of thousands have taken to the nation's streets to protest a tightening of immigration laws, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas finds himself pinched between conservative "no amnesty" types and and Texas' huge immigrant population. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration Becoming Big 2008 Issue

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2006 Pretenders to the White House are all staking out positions on what they expect to be a hot topic come next election. Check out Truthdig's Marc Cooper for the skinny on the underlying issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Frist Throws Immigration Debate Into Disarray

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2006 The Republican senator stunned both Democrats and the GOP alike by introducing an immigration bill that bypasses others now being debated Bighearted guy that he is, Frist left out a guest-worker provision--which many conservatives view as amnesty for undocumented workers (But which even Bush supported) Check out Truthdig's Marc Cooper to strip away the myths surrounding this hotly debated issue . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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The Great Immigration Debate: Getting Beyond Denial

Marc Cooper / Truthdig Mar 15, 2006 Marc Cooper peels away the myths shrouding the U.S. immigration debate. It is time to admit that the attempt to stem the influx of illegal immigrants into this country by merely strengthening border security has failed miserably. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )