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It's a propaganda piece that would make josef goebells blush in envy.
May 7, 2005
According to Utah Congressman Chris Cannon, a shameless flack for the illegal immigrant lobby, those committed to protecting our borders cannot be true Republicans.
During a May 4 Washington, D.C. forum sponsored by the Latino Coalition, Representative Chris Cannon (R-Utah), a congressional point man for the Bush administration’s illegal immigrant amnesty proposal, suggested that fellow Republican congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado "ought to reconsider his membership in the Republican Party," reported the Rocky Mountain News.
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2005 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 33 percent in 2005.
2005 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 57 percent in 2005.
2004 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 50 percent in 2004.
2003-2006 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 48 percent in 2003-2006.
2003-2005 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 46 percent in 2003-2005.
2003-2004 On the votes that the U.S. Border Control considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Cannon voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.
2003 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2003.
2002 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002.
2001-2002 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2001-2002.
2001 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2001.
1997-1998 On the votes that the U.S. Border Control (House) considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Representative Cannon voted their preferred position 71 percent of the time.
1995-2004 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 64 percent from 1995-2004.
1989-2003 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 22 percent in 1989-2003.
1989-2002 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 1989-2002.
1989-2001 Representative Cannon supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 19 percent in 1989-2001.
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
About AILA
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of over 9,500 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent tens of thousands of U.S. families who have applied for permanent residence for their spouses, children, and other close relatives to lawfully enter and reside in the United States. AILA Members also represent thousands of U.S. businesses and industries who sponsor highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the United States in a temporary or --having proven the unavailability of U.S. workers -- permanent basis. AILA Members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis. Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provides its Members with continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 35 chapters and over 50 national committees. AILA is an Affiliated Organization of the American Bar Association and is represented in the ABA House of Delegates.
AILA, along with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, have launched the National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children, to provide pro bono services to unaccompanied children released from detention in the United States.
CIR Passes Senate!
On May 25, a bipartisan coalition of Senators voted 62 to 36 to pass a compromise version of comprehensive immigration reform. “This historic action by the Senate creates the possibility that our 20th century immigration laws may finally be reformed to meet the needs of a 21st century America,” stated Deborah Notkin, president of the Association. Thank the Senate for passing S. 2611! Stay tuned to AILA’s CIR page for future updates.
Demand H-1B Blackout Relief!
Send a letter to your Senators and Representative urging them to support the high-skilled immigration provisions in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (S. 2611), which would provide a permanent solution to the H-1B blackout.
http://www.aila.org/
# Educate the public about the ways in which U.S. immigration law and policy serves the national interest by reuniting American families, protecting refugees, and providing U.S. employers with the specialized skills they need to remain globally competitive.
# Increase member participation in advocacy before Congress, the Judiciary, the Federal Agencies, and the media, for the immigration-related interests of our clients and society.
# Enhance respect for immigration law, and professional recognition of immigration lawyers, by government, the bar, and society.
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# AILA Strongly Opposes the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act (H.R. 4437) (12/15/2005)
A letter from Executive Director Jeanne Butterfield to the House of Representatives stating AILA’s opposition to the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act (H.R. 4437), introduced by Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI).
# AILA Opposes Increased Fees on L-1 Visas(17 KB - 10/5/2005)
A letter from AILA president Deborah Notkin asking Chairman Sensenbrenner and members of the House Judiciary Committee to oppose H.R. 3648, which would impose an additional fee of $1,500 on the L visa. AILA Doc. No. 05100565.
# AILA supports the “Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005”(101 KB - 2/11/2005)
A letter addressed to Senators Gregg and Mikulski and Representatives Gilchrest and Delahunt supporting their recently introduced bipartisan legislation, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005, which praises them for recognizing the inefficiencies of the current and already exhausted H-2B visa cap. AILA Doc. No. 05021142.