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June 3, 2013 Senator [FULL NAME] [ADDRESS] ___________________________   Dear Senator: I am writing as your constituent to tell you that I am extremely disappointed that the Senate is rushing to pass the amnesty bill (S. 744), despite the bill’s lack of border security measures.  For decades, Americans have been waiting for our government to…

The Senate Amnesty Bill: Weak on Border Security The Senate Judiciary Committee on May 21st voted in favor of Senator Schumer’s amnesty bill, S. 744.  The bill grants immediate amnesty to illegal immigrants, including those who have committed serious crimes, and does nothing to secure our borders. During the discussions about S. 744, Senators on…

As the Senate continues to debate S. 744, the amnesty bill crafted by Senators Chuck Schumer of New York and Marco Rubio of Florida, it is important to remember that the vast majority of Americans oppose this bill.  When asked, Americans overwhelmingly want border security before any discussions about amnesty.  In fact, according to several…

An assessment of what a true immigration reform package would include 1. Real reform would prioritize securing the border. More than 70% of Americans want to see border security before anything else happens. As of right now, the amnesty bill does not require any real border security measures. The bill only requires a plan to…

THE SENATE AMNESTY BILL LACKS MEANINGFUL MEASURES TO SECURE THE BORDER The Fence: The Senators pushing this amnesty bill continue to promise that we will have a fence on the southern border.  In reality, the Senate’s amnesty bill contains no true requirement to build even one foot of the fence. Border Security:  S. 744 does…

The core set of beliefs that sparked our modern day tea party movement are in stark contrast to the reality that is our government today. We see a federal government which has grown too large, is unaccountable, and concentrates power in the hands of a few rather than in the hands of us, We the People. This…