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A Republican, Carlos Curbelo, Pushes New Paths to Citizenship

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06-26-2016, 08:24 PM
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Hopefully what Carlos does influences other politicians.

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Carlos Curbelo and Mike Coffman
A Florida Republican who refuses to get behind Donald Trump unveiled a path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants on Tuesday.

Carlos Curbelo teamed up with Colorado Republican Mike Coffman to bring out the “Recognizing American Children Act" on Tuesday. Their proposal would “allow undocumented immigrants that arrived in this country prior to 2010 as minors to adjust their immigration status” by offering various paths to citizenship.

“If the immigrant has stayed out of trouble with the law, has not relied on public assistance, and has graduated high school, they will be granted conditional status for five years,” the sponsors noted about the bill. “During this five year period, they can complete one of three pathways for adjustment: receiving a degree from a vocational school or institution of higher education; serving honorably in the Armed Services; or being gainfully employed, contributing to our economy. If an immigrant meets the criteria set for each pathway, they could then apply to adjust to legal permanent resident (LPR) status. Military enlistees would be immediately eligible for naturalization."

The sponsors went to bat for the bill on Tuesday.

"There are many young immigrants in our country who came involuntarily with their families as minors,” Curbelo said. “They have grown up with our own kids and attended American schools - many speaking only English. Today they are trying to make a contribution to our great nation through the economy or the military. These are undoubtedly America’s children. This legislation recognizes them as such by giving them the opportunity to adjust their status. In a season when some are accentuating our differences for personal political gain, our country should come together to support these hard working young people who have earned their place in America.”

“They were brought here as children, grew up here, went to school here, and often don’t know of any other country as home except this one,” Coffman said. “If they can demonstrate their commitment to keeping a job or getting an education, they ought to be able to earn a path to becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident and those who serve honorably in the military deserve a direct path to citizenship.”

Curbelo is a top target for Democrats in November after his South Florida congressional seat titled towards them after the latest round of congressional redistricting. The South Florida Republican has refused to back presumptive GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.
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It is similar to Dream Act. I like it. So what is next?
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It is similar to Dream Act. I like it. So what is next?
Most likely wait until Hilary or Trump wins.
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Though the virtually the same bill, it will more than likely be blocked by the Democrats.
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Though the virtually the same bill, it will more than likely be blocked by the Democrats.
Why would Democrats block it?
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Why would Democrats block it?
My assumption would be that if a Republican presented policy is to be approved, it gives them the advantage over Hispanic votes. Democrats (and don't quote me on this) have more support from the Hispanic community I think. The Hispanic community will lean more towards Republicans since they were the ones to eventually get something done about immigration reform.


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Why would Democrats block it?
There is also a chance that the Democrats will want more for us and rewrite this bill causing it to die eventually.

Things like:

These children who were brought here through no fault of their own should become citizens nothing less bla bla bla... They deserved better bla bla bla... Then insert a provision here and there similar to DAPA and the whole thing gets thrown out.

Just my .02
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meh, not happening. I'm tired of waiting and tired of renewing daca.
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My assumption would be that if a Republican presented policy is to be approved, it gives them the advantage over Hispanic votes. Democrats (and don't quote me on this) have more support from the Hispanic community I think. The Hispanic community will lean more towards Republicans since they were the ones to eventually get something done about immigration reform.


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The majority of hispanics/latinos are republican the only thing keeping them away from supporting them fully is the fact that republicans don't understand that hispanics/latinos value family above anything else. So trying to separate them, inst the smartest thing to do. Democracts get it, they get it too good, when things get bad, and they see a loss in support, they quickly act up and try to win the hispanic/latinos by pointing how this country needs strong family values, ect ect .


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The majority of hispanics/latinos are republican the only thing keeping them away from supporting them fully is the fact that republicans don't understand that hispanics/latinos value family above anything else. So trying to separate them, inst the smartest thing to do. Democracts get it, they get it too good, when things get bad, and they see a loss in support, they quickly act up and try to win the hispanic/latinos by pointing how this country needs strong family values, ect ect .


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I considered myself Democrat. Something I hate about Democrats is gun control. Once I get my GC, I will start a group call Dems 4 Guns.

This whole gun control issue is absurd and is the reason why Democrats lose against Republicans. If we Democrats were liberal about guns, we would of passed the CIR years ago.
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