Immigration
Press Release: Four Experts To Explain Findings At News Conference, September 27, 2007, Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS) and The Social Contract
New report says government underestimates number of illegal aliens.
Financial Woes Jeopardize Area Hospitals, September 25, 2007, Los Angeles Times
Now illegal immigrants are bankrupting LA’s private hospitals.
U.S. Will Speed Entry Of Refugees From Iraq, September 24, 2007, Washington Post
12,000 of the 70,000 refugees coming in over the next year are Iraqis.
TV Ads Cite Immigration as Main Cause of Many of California's, Nation's Ills, September 20, 2007, Californians for Population Stabilization
Ads urge candidates to take immigration seriously.
Illegal Immigrants From India On The Rise, September 12, 2007, Houston Chronicle
The fastest-growing group of illegal immigrants in the US doesn’t speak Spanish.
More Iraqis Cross Southwest Border Seeking Asylum, August 24, 2007, El Paso Times
National Intelligence chief says terrorists have been caught on Southwest border.
Labor Dumping, August 23, 2007, Cato Institute
Mexico exports excess workers; they send back money.
Poll: Americans Frustrated With Immigration Crisis, August 22, 2007, The Bulletin (Philadelphia)
Most want border fence, favor cutting off federal funds to “sanctuary cities.”
Migrant Cash Is World Economic Giant, August 21, 2007, AP
Immigrants’ remittances are “an underground economy of staggering proportions.”
Border Violence Pushes North, August 20, 2007, Los Angeles Times
Gang wars, kidnappings, drug trafficking—all coalesce with illegal immigration.
Craig Pushes Immigration Reform, August 14, 2007, Idaho Statesman
Senator says guest farmworkers needed to support Social Security.
Israel, UN Tackle Refugee Problem, August 13, 2007, Jerusalem Post
Israel struggles with an influx of African refugees.
Legal Immigration—The Bigger Problem, August 1, 2007, vdare.com
There are dozens of ways immigrants get into the country legally—and then stay.
When Illegal Migrants Flood A City, August 1, 2007, Christian Science Monitor
Illegals are potential voters for whoever wins them amnesty.
Rep. Buyer Told Costs Of Immigration, August 1, 2007, Lafayette Journal & Courier
Familiar problems beset small towns in the Midwest.
Boss Allegedly Killed Workers Who Wanted Raises, July 31, 2007, AP
Sometimes even white “diversity” goes wrong.
Bush: Americans Will Realize Need For Aliens, July 20, 2007, Washington Times
Meanwhile, congressmen turn to piecemeal efforts to “reform” immigration.
Assert Rights, Activists Urge Immigrants, July 19, 2007, Sacramento Bee
Teaching illegals how to thwart ICE.
Picker Puts Steel In Immigration Debate, July 18, 2007, The Oregonian
Modern societies mechanize and wean themselves off cheap stoop labor.
Undocumented Workers Add 8.2%, Or $29 Billion, To Arizona Output, July 12, 2007, Arizona Republic
But how much do they cost?
Illegal Immigrants Find Refuge In Holy Places, July 10, 2007, USA Today
Scofflaw minister: “It doesn’t make good press for the government to go into churches.”
Burundi Refugees Relish New Life In Valley, July 6, 2007, Arizona Republic
Happy refugees being taught how to shop for groceries and use bathrooms.
Eritrean Refugees Fly Out Of Ethiopia For A New Life In The United States, July 5, 2007, Reuters
New US resident says, “We are just illiterate farmers from rural Eritrea.”
Spinning The Real Costs Of Illegals, July 2, 2007, Real Clear Politics
Low-skilled immigrants are tax drains all their lives.
First Big Wave Of Iraqi Refugees Heads For The US, June 27, 2007, Christian Science Monitor,
U.S. spends about $800 million per year on refugees.
"Indecent Proposals: Top 10 Most Offensive Quotes" from Anti-Immigrant Groups and Supporters, June 26, 2007, Center for New Community
American Renaissance chagrined not to have made the list.
Importing Poverty, June 20, 2007, Washington Times
Hiring immigrant labor ultimately expands the welfare state.
Trying Times for NYC Guyanese Community, June 7, 2007, AP
JFK terror plotters “let a whole nation down.”
Arrests Of Foreigners Double Over Memorial Day Weekend, June 1, 2007, City Paper (Nashville)
92% of foreigners arrested in Nashville over Memorial Day weekend were illegal aliens.
U.S. Opens Door Wider For Iraqi Refugees, June 1, 2007, AP
Bush adminstration will allow 7,000 Iraqis to resettle in US; most will go to Detroit.
Dozens Of Iraqi Refugees Utah-Bound In Fall, May 15, 2007, Deseret Morning News
Kurds, Sunnis, Shi’ites—Utah welcomes them all.
Somalis Settle In Old Mill City In Maine, May 11, 2007, AP
Somali immigrant: “If somebody says, ‘I’m happy in Lewiston,’ they’re lying.”
Immigrants Offered Sanctuary In U.S. Churches, May 9, 2007, Reuters
“This is a natural for the religious community,” says New Sanctuary Movement leader.
Illegal Alien Gangs Battle On Fla. Beaches, May 7, 2007, NewsMax.com
Around 80 percent of Manatee County, Florida’s 40,000 Hispanics are illegal aliens.
Race Forms Ugly Underbelly Of Immigration Debate, May 3, 2007, Detroit News
People oppose immigrants because they are brown and non-European.
Immigration Rally Turnout Lower Than ’06, May 2, 2007, Guardian (Manchester)
Raids blamed for low numbers.
Illegal Immigration Hurts African Americans, May 2, 2007, NewsReleaseWire.com
Blacks lose more jobs to illegals than any other group does.
At The Intersection Of The Minimum Wage And Illegal Immigration, April 26, 2007, The Freeman
Increasing the minimum wages gives employers incentives to hire illegals.
Police Still Looking For Gunmen In Smuggling-Related Shootout, April 19, 2007, AP
Rival smugglers trade shots over cargo of illegal aliens.
Help Sought To Resettle African Refugees Here, April 17, 2007, Chattanooga Times Free Press
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you?
US Wrestles With Iraq Refugee Issue, April 16, 2007,
DHS can’t carry out security checks on “asylum-seekers.”
$2.2 Trillion Illegal Alien Taxpayer Sticker Shock, April 11, 2007, WorldNetDaily.com
Poor immigrants consume $22,449 more in services each year than they pay in taxes.
Students Fear For Job Prospects In U.S. Visa Crunch, April 6, 2007, Reuters
There’s always India.
Native-Born Americans Flee Cities, April 5, 2007, AP
Immigrants account for a larger and larger portion of the population of big cities.
Low-Skilled Aliens Exact A Burden, April 5, 2007, Washington Times
Report: low-skilled workers receive $3 in government benefits for every $1 they pay in taxes.
Study: Immigrants Add To State’s Bottom Line, April 5, 2007, Morning News
Arkansas has the fatest-growing Hispanic population; half are illegal.
Visa Denials Hit Hard In The Hamptons, April 5, 2007, Newsday (Melville, New York)
Life gets hard in the Hamptons.
TB or Not TB, April 4, 2007, Village Voice
Foreign-born nurses infect infants and other patients with TB.
State To Study Crime By Immigrants, April 4, 2007, AP
Virginia lawmakers acting because federal government does not.
Business Community Focuses On Advantages Of Immigration Reform, March 28, 2007, Politico (Arlington, Virginia)
Both political parties are pandering to business.