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California v. S-Comm: State-Led Immigration Reform

October 31, 2013October 30, 2013 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Rachel Johnson S-Comm, as it is more commonly known, is the federal program Secure Communities.  S-Comm was created by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2008 per the […]

The Time Has Come for Immigration Reform

August 18, 2013August 20, 2013 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Santiago Zalazar The number of people immigrating to the United States has reached levels similar to those of the early 1900s. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, foreigners accounted […]

Gang of Eight Seek “Elite Eight” Status with Immigrants

March 5, 2013March 6, 2013 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Sonia Torrico As February draws to a close, the national eye is focused on Washington.  While the majority of news stations and news articles are focused on the impending […]

Opportunities for 113th Congress (To Fight)

February 21, 2013 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Santiago Zalazar Ideally, every two years Members of Congress come together as one, indivisible body. At the beginning of each session, the most powerful branch of government rekindles hope […]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Finally Makes a Bipartisan Step Towards Progress Amidst Drawn-Out Political Debate

February 18, 2013 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By Cody Perkins After months of amendments, rejections and political turmoil, on February 12, 2012, the U.S. Senate finally and overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan version of the Violence Against Women […]

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