should the law hr347 from imigration be passed?
547071
If they are already here and are contributing to the economy, then yet they should pass it.  I know a lot of people that come to this country illegally, get married for papers and in a few years are very wealthy business people.  Why not give them an opportunity????
539084
I believe illegal immigrants should not be granted legal residence, my reasoning is thus, many people immigrate to this country legally.  It would be unfair to grant people who do not follow the rules and regulations of immigration to be granted residence.  My mother is a foreign born person.  She followed all the rules to come here.  If she had to follow the rules everyone should follow the rules.  It is sad to think that by breaking the law some people would benefit.  That in itself would be a bad example to those who long to be on the road to citizenship.
608024
Not Too Bad grim reaper\n\nI Guess Im Gettin My Point Across :-)\n\nFIRST - I Would Station Troops Along The Border With AUTHORIZATION To Use Deadly Force\nTo Prevent ANY UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY Into The United States\n\nSECOND - I Would Implement The Third Provision Of HR4437 As It Is Written\n\nAnyone or any organization who “assists” an individual without documentation “to reside in or remain” in the United States knowingly or with “reckless disregard” as to the individual’s legal status would be liable for criminal penalties and five years in prison.   This could include church personnel who provide shelter or other basic needs assistance to an undocumented individual.   Property used in this act would be subject to seizure and forfeiture.\nhttp://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/HR4437.html\n\nThat Would Cover The Employers - \n5 Years In Prison And Loss Of All Assets For Hiring Illegal Aliens - NO EXCEPTIONS\n\nTHIRD - I Would Reform The HEALTH, EDUCATION, And WELFARE Systems So That Those Services Will Be Available ONLY To The CITIZENS Of The USA - EMERGENCY Services Only To All Others\n\nFOURTH  - I Would Empty The Prisons Of All ILLEGAL Aliens And Deport Them To Their Nations Of Origin\n\nFIFTH  - I Would DEPORT ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS UPON DISCOVERY\nNo Jails\nNo Judge\nNo Jury\nYou Have The Oppurtunity To Prove You Are Authorized To Be In The USA\nIf You Are NOT AUTHORIZED To Be In This Nation, You Will Be DEPORTED\n\nSIXTH - I Would ENFORCE The 14TH Amendment -\nThe key to undoing the current misinterpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment is this odd phrase\n\n"AND SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION THEREOF."\n\nThe whole problem is caused by the fact that the meaning of this phrase, which was clear to anyone versed in legal language in 1868, has slipped with changes in usage. Fortunately, there is a large group of court precedents that make clear what the phrase actually means: \n\nThe Fourteenth Amendment EXCLUDES the children of aliens. (The Slaughterhouse Cases (83 U.S. 36 (1873) \n\nThe Fourteenth Amendment draws a distinction between the children of aliens and children of citizens. (Minor v. Happersett (88 U.S. 162 (1874)\n\nThe phrase "subject to the jurisdiction" REQUIRES "Direct And Immediate ALLEGIENCE" to the United States, NOT JUST PHYSICAL PRESENCE. \n(Elk v. Wilkins 112 U.S. 94 (1884)\n\nThere is NO automatic birthright citizenship in a particular case. (Wong Kim Ark Case, 169 U.S. 649 (1898) \n\nThe Supreme Court has NEVER confirmed birthright citizenship for the children of Illegal Aliens, temporary workers, and tourists. \n(Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202, 211 n.10 (1982) \n\n\nThat Would Be A START - Give Me A Little Time\n\n\n****In The Mean Time... I Would Have The Following Individuals (AMONG OTHERS) REMOVED FROM OFFICE And Tried For TREASONOUS CRIMES Against The United States Of America\n\n-- Antonio Villaraigosa \nMayor- Los Angeles, California-"\n\n-- Mario Obledo \nMexican American Legal Defense\n\n-- Art Torres \nCalifornia Democratic Party chairman - \n\n-- Jose Baca \nCalifornia State Senator - \n\n-- Richard Alatorre \nLos Angeles City Council - \n\n-- Gloria Molina \n Los Angeles County Supervisor\n\n-- Cruz Bustamante \nFormer Lt. Governor, California \n\n-- Fernando Guerra, \nProfessor, Loyola Marymount University -
852918
It is a good question. However, the way that you have it worded makes it a bit ambiguous and confusing. Are you talking about two different immigration reforms (i.e., "a past immigration reform" & "the current immigration reform")? If so, it is better to refer to the two different reforms by their formal names, such as "The Immigration Reform Act of 19##". If you are talking about just one reform, you will need to make the statement less ambiguous. Hope this helps. :)
579830
Immigration is fine, as long as it is done legally.
948680
No...what it means is:\nIf you migrate to a certain country...doesn't matter which one, really...you must be willing to abide by the laws of that country.  You cannot hold yourself separate, and insist that...within your community, YOUR laws are the ones that count, even when your laws conflict with national law.\nFor example...many Muslims have moved into Holland, which is known for its openness and tolerance.  But when they get there, they insist that they have a right to be intolerant of others, especially anyone who criticizes Islam.  They feel that...in accordance with Islamic law (which is NOT the national law of Holland) they have the right to kill anyone who is critical of their faith.
925296
It should be on a case by case basis.  As long as they have not commited any violent crimes since they have been here, I think they should be granted amnesty.
705920
I do not know what exactly the law says, but I believe the organization has to provide the interpreter.  I have absolutely nothing to back up my claim, though.  I would go talk with the school board and ask them.
816088
Yes its true. They are very much needed no matter how much those legal citizens deny it. They might find out only if those migrant workers go on mass leave.
707946
As the first answer said  the law is in the works to legalize marriage for gays.\n\nTo answer rest of question, if the law is passed, the same benefits would apply as they do for straights.  This includes immigration policy towards spouses of citizens.
1089861
The two immigration bills that have been passed by the House and the Senate are still not law. The House and Senate bills have to be reconciled in committee. Both versions are worlds apart with the House version being much harsher and offering no relief for people currently in the U.S. illegally. As to what version is going to survive after comittee or if any law will be passed your guess is as good as mine.
502521
Of course it is.  President Bush was very clear about giving guest workers a clearly defined path towards citizenship.  They must abide by certain rules, pay taxes, learn English... nothing unreasonable.
358286
If you're there legally then length of residence should have nothing to do with it. Any legislation enacted affects everyone equally regardless oh how long you've been there.
592156
No. It is inherently illegal. The laws re illegal entry to the country should be enforced. If people who are here legally want to march and demonstrate, then more power to them.
429339
The new immigration law is as close to facism as I've ever seen in this country (next to the Patriot Act).  There are blatant civil rights issues at stake here.  For instance, the new immigration bill would criminalize any act giving assistance to illegal foreigners - making churches, charity organizations, and other worthwhile enterprises felons!  If you are a legal worker, and then lose your status somehow (say, through an administrative mix up or some such incident) you would be charged with a felony as well.  It needs to be changed, at the very least.  However, throwing the immigrants out is NOT the answer.  Making them registered, tax paying legal residents is the answer.  This would bring in revenue for the government (which it desperately needs).  It would cost billions of dollars to find them, process them, and deport them.  We are talking about 12 million people here!  People need to put their racist attitudes aside and focus on a real solution to the problem.  And by the way, we are all descendants of immigrants in this country.  Its a good thing that our great-grandparents, or however far back you would like to trace your lineage, weren't tossed out of this country like so many of their descendants wish upon the illegals in this country today.  Remember your roots, and the fact that NONE of us would be here if not for immigration to this country.
625566
I agree. The INS needs to start doing their job.\n\nIllegals do not have citizen's rights that are guaranteed by the constitution. They are not supposed to be here.
727063
No.  It's a fine rule to have.  It stops a foreigner coming here and "sleeping" for 20 years and taking control of one branch of the government.  Any foreign-born person interested in serving his or her adopted country has plenty of other opportunities to serve.