Re: <ChicagoMayDay> Immigration Reform in 2010?

[Neal...@aol.com]

This new bill, probably more aptly named Immigration Enforcement Act, may enable a small percentage of the undocumented to jump through the hoops to gain legal status-- a fine of $500 per person, ability to speak English, proof of having a job...the part about having to return home first seems not to be in the bill, at least from what I see in the summary. But luring undocumented youth into the military with the promise of maybe gaining some legal status (what a nightmare to go through to achieve a dream) is there...No to this bill. --Neal

 

In a message dated 12/22/2009 5:57:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, DonR...@aol.com writes:

I just downloaded and printed up the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform
for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009" (CIRASAP Act of
2009) and it's 644 pages.  I will begin reading this proposal in order
to be ready to articulate to the public, politicians, activist and
others as to why this proposal should be dead on arrival.  The mere
name reflects the object of the proposal, e.g. Security and
Prosperity.  I also have a copy of the United Front For Immigrants
Proposal for Immigration Reform, a grass-roots collaborative in
Chicago that simply calls for a "More just" immigration proposal.
Finally, I have the Brookings Institution, "Breaking the Immigration
Stalemate" report to see how all these proposal meet the criteria for
a Humane and Just Immigration Reform Proposal.  I would love to have
others join me to analytically decipher these documents to make sure
that:  The undocumented people do not get caught supporting an
immigration bill that will send millions back to their point of origin
without any recourse for legal entry and that USA citizens are not
left "parentless".  Also, does the "Dream Act" really benefit the
present undocumented student?  So, come on board with me these
holiday's to read, I will meet every Tuesday's at a location on the
Southside of Chicago. email me:donr...@aol.com
gracias
Peace, Si Se Puede!