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Immigration Reform

  1. politics
    Should Democrats Gamble on Immigration Reform in 2021?If the parliamentarian lets Democrats put immigration reform in the reconciliation bill, they’ll have to choose between principle and midterm fears.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. politics
    When Will Congress Move on Biden’s Agenda?Democrats’ timetable has slowed, as they are pursuing bipartisan deals and haven’t settled on a legislative strategy. But it will be a busy summer.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. immigration
    Biden Keeps Trump’s Record-Low Refugee-Admissions Cap, Breaking PledgeFollowing backlash over the reversal, the White House later signaled it would still raise the cap this fiscal year, but not as high as it had pledged.
    By Chas Danner
  4. politics
    Democrats Launch Biden-Backed Push for Immigration ReformThe bill features a pathway to citizenship and other broad reforms, but Democrats are already signaling that they may take more piecemeal approach.
    By Nia Prater
  5. filibuster
    Today’s Republicans Use the Filibuster Just Like the Segregationists DidUntil Democrats show the moral outrage that overcame filibusters against civil rights, you can forget about gun, climate change, or immigration bills.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. The GOP’s Not-So-Cunning Plan to Blame a Shutdown on DemocratsIt involves insisting they’re at the mercy of the Democratic minority, and Trump is, as he put it, “the least racist person.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  7. the national interest
    Trump Holds Meeting to Show He’s in Charge, Instead Proves OppositeMitch McConnell reportedly said, “He’ll sign anything we put in front of him.” Trump admits it on television.
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. Politicians React to Trump’s Decision to Rescind DACAThe decision has split members of the Republican Party.
    By Samantha Lee
  9. Days After Trashing Anonymous Sources, President Trump Becomes OneLast week, Trump suggested it should be illegal for journalists to quote anonymous sources. Then, he gave anonymous quotes to CNN.
    By Eric Levitz
  10. the national interest
    Trump Still Deciding Whether to Abandon Main Policy Stance TonightHe tells CNN he might come out for immigration reform. Or not. He’ll see. Don’t rush him!
    By Jonathan Chait
  11. Trump’s Labor Pick Draws Breitbart BacklashThe Labor Department enforces immigration law in the workplace — and Trump just picked a “pro-amnesty” business owner to lead that department.
    By Eric Levitz
  12. Here Are the Top 3 Items on Hillary Clinton’s 2017 AgendaClinton plans to pursue a trio of policy goals that have attracted some GOP support in the past — but (almost certainly) won’t in the near future.
    By Eric Levitz
  13. A Majority of Republicans Are Cool With ‘Amnesty’It turns out Trump’s base and the rest of America have very different opinions about politics.
    By Eric Levitz
  14. The GOP’s ‘2012 Autopsy Report’ Is Now Officially Dead and BuriedIt’s now clear the party leadership didn’t know its audience when it urged GOPers to get behind comprehensive immigration reform or lose the future. 
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. immigration reform
    Rubio Flips on Immigration, Attacks Trump for Doing the Same ThingThe former immigration-reform advocate said he’d end protections for Dreamers.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. the national interest
    How Donald Trump Destroyed the Republican Party’s Best-Laid PlansA spoiler for whom the GOP has no ready answer.
    By Jonathan Chait
  17. the national interest
    Hillary Clinton Plans Extremely Gory Beating, Republican WarnsA New Hampshire Republican is really, really worried about 2016.
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. Hillary Clinton Sets an Immigration Trap for RepublicansThe Republican goal is not to commit; her goal is to force them.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. early and often
    Hillary Makes an Early Play to Win Over Hispanic VotersShe said when her GOP rivals “talk about legal status, that is code for second-class status.”
    By Chas Danner
  20. Is Congress Still Heading for a Shutdown?Congress has yet to fund the Homeland Security Department, a federal court halts Obama’s executive action, and the White House agrees to hit pause. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  21. the national interest
    Poll Confirms the Republican Immigration Shutdown Plan Is Their Worst Idea EverJohn Boehner dials political suicide hotline.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. the national interest
    National Review Editor: Ban Obama From SOTUA new idea for republicans who think impeachment is too been-there, done-that.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. the national interest
    Why Didn’t Republicans See Obama’s Immigration Move Coming?Congress foiled by extremely predictable scheme.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. Republicans Hand Obama an Immigration Political Triumph“We shall not oppress a stranger, for we know the heart of a stranger — we were strangers once, too.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. Paul Ryan Sad Obama Losing Chance to Cut TaxesPaul Ryan has a poor understanding of the concept of a dilemma.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. the national interest
    Boehner Makes Immigration Offer Obama Can’t RefuseHe is willing to vote on a bill, maybe, but probably not.
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. politics
    Obama Puts Off Immigration Reform Until NovemberNever mind what he said in June. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  28. the national interest
    House Republicans Want President Hillary ClintonOr they’re just really dumb. Okay, it’s probably that.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. the national interest
    Killer of Immigration Reform Identified As David BratA reason to actually miss Eric Cantor.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. Boehner Decides Helping Hillary Win Is Better Than Passing Immigration ReformFour thoughts on another Boehner-tastrophe.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. the national interest
    Conservatives Don’t Hate the Immigration Deal. They Hate All Deals.A party against legislating.
    By Jonathan Chait
  32. Watch John Boehner ‘Theatrically Mock’ Fellow Republicans on Immigration Reform“Ohhhh. Don’t make me do this. Ohhhh. This is too hard!”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. early and awkward
    Obama Called Cantor to Attack Him on Immigration, or Wish Him a Happy PassoverMaybe both?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. oh congress!
    Schumer Urges House to Pass Immigration Reform Without BoehnerUsing an obscure legislative tactic.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. the national interest
    How House Republicans Screwed Their Next Presidential NomineeThe party’s YOLO wing decides not to reform immigration.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. oh congress!
    Boehner Says Immigration Reform Isn’t Happening, Claims It’s Obama’s FaultRepublicans can’t trust him to get things done.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  37. oh republicans!
    Republican Leaders Unveil Immigration Plan, House Members Don’t See the PointIf it won’t win votes, why bother?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. oh congress!
    Immigration Reform Has One Brief Shot in 2014After the primaries, but before the general election.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. congress
    John Boehner Seems Ready to Fight the Tea Party on Immigration ReformHe is said to have committed to “step by step moves.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  40. the national interest
    Republicans: Immigration Reform Must Die Because of the ShutdownA weirdly self-damning argument.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. shutdownmageddon
    Obama Is Over the Shutdown, Wants to Tackle Immigration ReformHe’ll push for a vote “the day after” the government reopens.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. the national interest
    Paul Ryan’s Crazy Plan to Save Immigration ReformStep one: Fool all of the people some of the time. Step two: Fool some of the people all of the time. Step three: Profit.
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. immigration reform
    Fiery Debate on Wagner: Chait vs. GOP SenatorOn NOW With Alex Wagner.
    By Caroline Shin
  44. the national interest
    Conservatives Hate All Legislation NowAlmost as bad as government: governing.
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. the national interest
    How Immigration Reform Can PassDischarge petition!
    By Jonathan Chait
  46. the national interest
    Do Republicans Need Minorities, Anyway?Immigration-reform-hating conservatives want to know.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. over the borderline
    Senate Backs ‘Border Surge,’ Improving Immigration Bill’s ChancesSomewhat.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. the national interest
    Senators Agree to Complete the Dang FenceNo alligator moats, though — that happens when the House weighs in.
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. the circus
    Frank Rich on the National Circus: Immigration Reform Enters Its Death SpiralIf Senate Republicans don’t kill it, the crazies in the House will.
    By Frank Rich
  50. Obama’s Secret Growth StrategyThere is an alternative to cutting taxes and regulation.
    By Jonathan Chait
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