Left fears Democrats will give too much on immigration - Page 2

Originally Posted by skysla

As much as I want our issue to be taken care of, I do understand their position on this issue.
I think it is selfish of us to demand Democrats "give everything" to save us when it comes to immigration. I do want my parents' situation to be taken care of as well... although I know they would not care as long as mine is taken care of.

Anyway, I just hope something great happens to us... at least first...

Originally Posted by jaylove16

Frank Sharry, executive director of America’s Voice, said any deal to protect Dreamers should not become a vehicle for enacting those kinds of proposals.

“We want the DREAM Act to pass. It’s clear that Republicans are trying to use Dreamers as bargaining chips to get as much of their agenda added to it, and it’s unfortunate,” he said, referring to a bipartisan bill that would create a path to citizenship for certain immigrants brought to the country as children.

Sharry said if Republicans insist on expanding the scope of the deal beyond the DREAM Act, activists would expect Democrats to win additional concessions.

“If there is an expansion of the Republican agenda, there will have to be an expansion of the Democratic agenda. We’ll be evaluating whether that balance is equitable and whether there’s parity,” he said.

Durbin on Wednesday said he is aware of the concerns of pro-immigrant advocates.

By giving away the store on a DACA package, Gutiérrez continued, Democratic leaders would have no cards to play if Congress ever returns to the issue in the form of a more comprehensive immigration reform package.

“If you give it up now, when you go back to negotiate comprehensive [reform] they’re going to say, ‘That’s off the table. You gave it up for the Dreamers,’ ” Gutiérrez said. “You cannot give up something today and expect it tomorrow.”

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) also suggested he’d oppose a DACA package that included the new restrictions on family migration and diversity visas.

“Let’s not get the DREAM Act saddled with toxic stuff,” he said.

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3...on-immigration

Originally Posted by Michcio07

Idiots

Originally Posted by RedBlueGreen

I can guarantee that there will be no comprehensive immigration reform under Trump. I’m almost 30 years old and I’ve seen how hard it’s been to get to just this point of discussion. It’s literally a miracle that we dreamers are so close. If we don’t get legalized; no one will. There’s almost a 0% chance that your parents will ever get legalized while Republicans are in charge of any branch. Don’t fall for the Republican talking point about doing CIR, you will not like the result. Compassion to them is giving us time to self deport.

Originally Posted by Immigrant

They are correct. All non-criminal immigrants must be protected, not just DACAers.

DACAers have no special privilege over older folks.

Originally Posted by Immigrant

They are correct. All non-criminal immigrants must be protected, not just DACAers.

DACAers have no special privilege over older folks.