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Issue Brief posted March 1, 2012 by Matt Mayer Numbers Show Obama’s Lack of Commitment on Immigration Enforcement
President Barack Obama commented on Univision radio that, with a second term, he would get immigration reform “done.” The last attempt at immigration reform occurred in 2007 when President George W. Bush failed due to the perception that his Administration did not take border security and interior enforcement as seriously…
WebMemo posted January 31, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D–IL)—along with several co-sponsors from both parties—introduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. The bill, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and State, offers updated refinements to last year’s H.R. 959. These include several key reforms to modernize the…
WebMemo posted January 17, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Bring Taiwan into the Visa Waiver Program
On December 22, 2011, Taiwan was nominated by the U.S. Department of State for inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program. Since 1986, the Visa Waiver Program has facilitated travel and tourism in the United States for individuals from friendly member nations, and security measures added since the program’s inception have…
WebMemo posted January 10, 2012 by Matt Mayer Administrative Reforms Insufficient to Address Flawed White House Immigration and Border Security Policies
Despite the announcement of reasonable administrative reforms, the Obama Administration continues to pursue a deeply flawed approach to solving America’s immigration challenges. Its repeated attempts to deal with illegal immigrants here before securing the border, strengthening interior enforcement actions, and reforming the visa system remain counterproductive. …
WebMemo posted January 3, 2012 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Top Five Priorities for Homeland Security in 2012
By the end of 2011, at least 43 terrorist plots aimed at the United States since 9/11 had been thwarted. The frequency of attempts against the U.S. homeland has increased over the past three years. These numbers are reminders enough that the White House and Congress cannot be complacent—even in…
WebMemo posted December 16, 2011 by Jessica Zuckerman Beyond the Border: Enhancing Security and Improving Trade Between the United States and Canada
On December 7, President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper released the “Beyond the Border Action Plan.” Following on a declaration issued by both nations’ leaders in February, the action plan lays out a joint vision to enhance security and accelerate the flow of people and goods between the…
Testimony posted December 7, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Next Steps for the Visa Waiver Program
Testimony before Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives December 7, 2011 My name is Dr. James Jay Carafano. I am the Deputy Director of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis…
WebMemo posted October 11, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. How Visa Reform Could Benefit Jobs and Homeland Security
From the last century, America learned that growing the economy also promotes the free flow of goods, people, services, and ideas. From the last decade, America learned that “smart” security can prevent terrorists, transnational criminals, and other malicious actors from exploiting the networks that facilitate travel among nations. Initiatives such…
Special Report posted August 23, 2011 by Matt Mayer, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics
Executive Summary Getting the national homeland security enterprise right is among the most difficult challenges in Washington because the problems in protecting the homeland are rooted in overcentralization, pervasive complacency, and entrenched politics—problems that often cause Washington…
WebMemo posted August 22, 2011 by Charles Stimson States Get a "License" to Enforce Immigration Laws
Buried under the cacophony of news about the debt ceiling, the budget deal, and the race for 2012, there is good news in the battle for sound immigration law and policy. On May 26, the U. S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting.[1]…

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Backgrounder posted March 1, 2006 by Tim Kane, Ph.D., Kirk Johnson, Ph.D. The Real Problem with Immigration... and the Real Solution
America's exceptional status as a "nation of immigrants" is being challenged by globalization, which is making both migration and terrorism much easier. The biggest challenge for policymakers is distinguishing illusory immigration problems from real problems. One thing is quite clear: The favored approach of recent years-a policy of benign neglect-is no longer tenable. Members of both the…
Special Report posted August 23, 2011 by Matt Mayer, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics
Executive Summary Getting the national homeland security enterprise right is among the most difficult challenges in Washington because the problems in protecting the homeland are rooted in overcentralization, pervasive complacency, and entrenched politics—problems that often cause Washington…
WebMemo posted March 29, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill E-Verify Self Check: A Solid Step Forward
On March 21, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano introduced a new component of the E-Verify system called Self Check. This free, voluntary service would allow individuals to log in to a system to verify their immigration status and address any problems with their work status, including outdated information or…
Legal Memorandum posted October 1, 2010 by Hans von Spakovsky The Arizona Immigration Law: Racial Discrimination Prohibited
Abstract: Why has the Obama Administration, as part of its lawsuit against the Arizona statute that attempts to help enforce national immigration laws, not claimed that the state law requires or allows illegal racial profiling? The answer is surprisingly simple: Arizona state law actually…
Report on August 17, 2010 Solutions for America: Developing a Strong Border and Immigration Policy
THE ISSUE: For far too long, the United States has failed to enforce its immigration laws. Its visa system does not adequately serve the needs of the economy, legal immigrants, or U.S. citizens. Cartel violence and continued illegal immigration along…
WebMemo posted January 17, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Bring Taiwan into the Visa Waiver Program
On December 22, 2011, Taiwan was nominated by the U.S. Department of State for inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program. Since 1986, the Visa Waiver Program has facilitated travel and tourism in the United States for individuals from friendly member nations, and security measures added since the program’s inception have…
WebMemo posted July 27, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Amnesty Legislation Still the Wrong Answer for Responsible Immigration Reform
Recently, Senator Robert Menendez (D–NJ) introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011, which would grant legal permanent residence status to the nearly 11 million illegal immigrants present in the United States. In addition, the bill’s language also fully incorporates the DREAM Act and the AgJobs Act, providing two further…
WebMemo posted April 15, 2010 by Jena Baker McNeill Time to Decouple Visa Waiver Program from Biometric Exit
Currently, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which affords foreign travelers from member nations the ability to travel to the United States without a visa, remains at a relative standstill in terms of adding new countries to its membership roster. In fact, besides the admission of Greece last month, no new…
WebMemo posted March 7, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill Jumpstarting the Visa Waiver Program to Increase Security and Economic Prosperity
Representatives Mike Quigley (D–IL) and Dan Lipinski (D–IL) and Senator Mark Kirk (R–IL) announced plans today to introduce the Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act in both the House and the Senate. This act would introduce several reforms to modernize the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), including a switch from visa…
WebMemo posted October 11, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. How Visa Reform Could Benefit Jobs and Homeland Security
From the last century, America learned that growing the economy also promotes the free flow of goods, people, services, and ideas. From the last decade, America learned that “smart” security can prevent terrorists, transnational criminals, and other malicious actors from exploiting the networks that facilitate travel among nations. Initiatives such…

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Issue Brief posted March 1, 2012 by Matt Mayer Numbers Show Obama’s Lack of Commitment on Immigration Enforcement
President Barack Obama commented on Univision radio that, with a second term, he would get immigration reform “done.” The last attempt at immigration reform occurred in 2007 when President George W. Bush failed due to the perception that his Administration did not take border security and interior enforcement as seriously…
WebMemo posted January 31, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D–IL)—along with several co-sponsors from both parties—introduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. The bill, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and State, offers updated refinements to last year’s H.R. 959. These include several key reforms to modernize the…
WebMemo posted January 17, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Bring Taiwan into the Visa Waiver Program
On December 22, 2011, Taiwan was nominated by the U.S. Department of State for inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program. Since 1986, the Visa Waiver Program has facilitated travel and tourism in the United States for individuals from friendly member nations, and security measures added since the program’s inception have…
WebMemo posted January 10, 2012 by Matt Mayer Administrative Reforms Insufficient to Address Flawed White House Immigration and Border Security Policies
Despite the announcement of reasonable administrative reforms, the Obama Administration continues to pursue a deeply flawed approach to solving America’s immigration challenges. Its repeated attempts to deal with illegal immigrants here before securing the border, strengthening interior enforcement actions, and reforming the visa system remain counterproductive. …
WebMemo posted January 3, 2012 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Top Five Priorities for Homeland Security in 2012
By the end of 2011, at least 43 terrorist plots aimed at the United States since 9/11 had been thwarted. The frequency of attempts against the U.S. homeland has increased over the past three years. These numbers are reminders enough that the White House and Congress cannot be complacent—even in…
WebMemo posted December 16, 2011 by Jessica Zuckerman Beyond the Border: Enhancing Security and Improving Trade Between the United States and Canada
On December 7, President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper released the “Beyond the Border Action Plan.” Following on a declaration issued by both nations’ leaders in February, the action plan lays out a joint vision to enhance security and accelerate the flow of people and goods between the…
WebMemo posted October 11, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. How Visa Reform Could Benefit Jobs and Homeland Security
From the last century, America learned that growing the economy also promotes the free flow of goods, people, services, and ideas. From the last decade, America learned that “smart” security can prevent terrorists, transnational criminals, and other malicious actors from exploiting the networks that facilitate travel among nations. Initiatives such…
Special Report posted August 23, 2011 by Matt Mayer, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics
Executive Summary Getting the national homeland security enterprise right is among the most difficult challenges in Washington because the problems in protecting the homeland are rooted in overcentralization, pervasive complacency, and entrenched politics—problems that often cause Washington…
WebMemo posted August 22, 2011 by Charles Stimson States Get a "License" to Enforce Immigration Laws
Buried under the cacophony of news about the debt ceiling, the budget deal, and the race for 2012, there is good news in the battle for sound immigration law and policy. On May 26, the U. S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting.[1]…
WebMemo posted July 28, 2011 by Jason Richwine, Ph.D. No Place for a “Diversity Lottery” in a Rational Immigration Policy
The House Judiciary Committee recently approved H.R. 704, a bill that would abolish a provision of U.S. immigration law called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, or “diversity lottery” for short.[1] The diversity lottery has been an unwise policy since its inception in 1986. It does not bolster the…

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