NDN Statement on New Immigration Framework
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2010
Senate Democrats Show Much-Needed Leadership on Immigration Reform
Framework Demonstrates a Serious Desire to Fix Our Broken Immigration System, Engage Republicans in the Process
Washington, DC - Today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a legislative framework for immigration reform. As the eyes of the country focus on Arizona, this effort by Senate Democrats provides a path forward for both parties to work together to pass comprehensive reform.
In light of these developments, NDN's President Simon Rosenberg released the following statement:
"This proposal represents a critical step forward. AZ SB 1070 sounded a national wake-up call and forced the Federal government to stop hitting snooze."
"In 2006, twenty-two Republican Senators voted for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Eleven of those Senators are still in office today. With this middle-of-the-road proposal, their Senate colleagues are offering them an incredible opportunity to join them in demonstrating strong leadership on this important issue."