http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/immigration.xmlImmigration - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {F61A1371-B2F5-4C68-B128-4F481E72A9DF}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/immigration-bill-costs-grants-and-handouts-to-lawyers-and-special-interest-groupsHans A. von Spakovsky, Andrew Kloster, Hans von Spakovsky, Andrew KlosterThe Senate immigration bill would create open-ended commitments of the U.S. government to aliens applying for various immigration statuses.Wed, 08 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400{B645B9F7-049F-4134-B26E-54EB9932CC47}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/5/what-the-heritage-study-does-and-doesnt-doDerrick Morgan, Derrick MorganCritics of a study the Heritage Foundation released yesterday looking at the costs of amnesty for illegal immigrants have done something strange — they’ve attacked us for not doing the study they wanted us to do. It is odd that so many politicians and outsiders feel that they should decide what an educational institution such as Heritage should and shouldn’t study.Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{2386ADE6-8A3D-43E8-B9AC-1638FFE3E415}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/05/wood-bloomberg-immigrationGenevieve Wood, Genevieve WoodVice President Genevieve Wood discusses the $6.3 trillion cost of amnesty to U.S. taxpayers on 'Bloomberg Surveillance'.Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{B36971DC-E0C1-4F9E-A81E-44A6F24811F5}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/amnesty-cost-to-taxpayersGranting amnesty to an estimated 11 million unlawful immigrants will cost taxpayers at least $6.3 trillion, according to a new report by Heritage Foundation scholar Robert Rector.Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{B21C5A21-EC5C-4552-9E68-FD0771EACBFA}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/5/dont-link-terror-to-immigration-policyJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoAfter 9/11, the words “immigration,” “border security” and “terrorism” were often linked in the same sentence. That was unfortunate.Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{042EA1A7-E68F-4BE7-889C-F6E5E94ED080}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/the-fiscal-cost-of-unlawful-immigrants-and-amnesty-to-the-us-taxpayerRobert Rector, Jason Richwine, Ph.D., Robert Rector, Jason Richwine, Ph.D.Unlawful immigration and amnesty for current unlawful immigrants can pose large fiscal costs for U.S. taxpayers.Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{05C1492F-0C92-49EE-A40A-33E50BF4BC0A}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/wrong-message-on-assimilationMike Gonzalez, Mike GonzalezIn the aftermath of the Boston bombings, many are asking how someone who came to America at the age of 9, attended some of our best schools, captained the wrestling team, went to the prom and became a citizen could have inflicted such a devastating attack on our society. The emerging evidence suggests that part of the answer is that no one in the past decade taught Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to love America, or at least did a very poor job of it.Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{A49701D8-AB1D-4E65-946F-FB5BACB07F27}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/by-any-name-its-still-amnestyEdwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Edwin FeulnerYet the immigration bill that was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would give legal residency to the estimated 11 million people who are here illegally. News flash: That’s amnesty.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{404A8225-B42B-48DC-9413-CE2F4488299B}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2013/04/deminthuckabee041813Jim DeMint, Jim DeMintHeritage President Jim DeMint discusses immigration reform on The Mike Huckabee Show. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{0B67B4D2-460F-4485-B063-8C09F7FDE328}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/immigration-reform-about-opportunity-not-debtJim DeMint, Derrick Morgan, Jim DeMint, Derrick MorganThe United States has always been a nation of immigrants, at our best when welcoming to our shores those who "yearn to breathe free." Indeed, immigration has had many positive effects on our economy and society. We have successfully, if not perfectly, lived out our motto of "out of many, one." We have had a culture and limited government that encouraged individual initiative, patriotic assimilation, upward mobility and hard work, all while allowing the economy to flourish through the free enterprise system. Today, unfortunately, things are different.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{A2762803-00DC-449E-BFB4-6521FE4632AF}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/encouraging-lawful-immigration-and-discouraging-unlawful-immigrationDavid S. Addington, David AddingtonFrom its inception, the United States of America has recognized the vital importance of lawful immigration to the nation.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400{7DD44FCC-BFBF-49D2-9586-C8E1E1A05064}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/us-mexico-border-tighter-border-security-requires-mexico-s-cooperationRay Walser, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman, Ray Walser, Jessica ZuckermanAs Congress works through border security issues, it will need continued assurances that Mexico will play its part as a responsible neighbor.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:47:00 -0500{D1AE7F8D-75E7-4E98-BBF3-748D42B62A76}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/immigration-a-clarion-call-to-leadIsrael Ortega, Israel OrtegaWith immigration once again taking center stage, conservatives must do two things. First of all, we must make clear—through actions as well as words—that we value, respect and welcome immigrants. Secondly, we must lead the discussion. Rather than be reactive naysayers, we must present policy proposals consistent with our principles, including the need to respect the rule of law.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{7DD0FD5E-350B-46A7-AA98-AECC81250866}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/zerosum-immigratio-policyIsrael Ortega, Israel OrtegaAnyone hoping to hear a more conciliatory speech than the inaugural address must have been disappointed to hear an equally argumentative President deliver this year’s State of the Union Address. Oblivious to a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, the president ticked off a laundry list of lofty progressive goals that are sure to placate his liberal base, but have little chance of being signed into law.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{7E6DB5DF-D8D8-4F6A-9864-F87A3D5D8B11}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/getting-immigration-rightEdwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Edwin Feulner* Establish fair, compassionate and practical solutions for unlawfully present populations. “The circumstances of populations that remain unlawfully present in the U.S. are varied,” Heritage Foundation immigration expert Jessica Zuckerman writes. “Congress should examine these groups and propose responsible solutions. It should not, however, repeat the mistakes of the past.”Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{99CAE840-0CA8-494F-A848-2D0562FC8348}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/obamas-immigration-reform-another-misguided-call-for-comprehensive-legislationJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanA problem-solving approach to immigration reform is what is needed, not a repeat of past misguided attempts at comprehensive reform.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:37:00 -0500{0894F735-00FA-4D23-908A-840FACAFA302}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/heritage-on-common-sense-immigration-reformHeritage on Common-Sense Immigration ReformsWed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{C64E90F3-D897-4112-B5ED-A7195D80A2E2}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/could-this-be-the-way-to-solve-the-immigration-questionJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanIn his second and last Inaugural address, President Obama laid out a vision for the next four years, including a commitment to seeking immigration reform.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{32A66EB5-8090-4BBB-B467-AC13B8EB291E}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/a-problem-solving-approach-to-immigrationKim R. Holmes, Ph.D., Kim R. HolmesPresident Obama is expected to call for “comprehensive” immigration reform in his State of the Union address. He will undoubtedly claim he wants to solve all the problems of immigration — border security, enforcement, and the like. But beware: His real agenda will be to find a way to force Congress to accept amnesty for as many illegal immigrants as possible.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{FF59A453-35D0-4DEE-A9F4-7D0B04CB759B}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/state-of-the-union-how-long-will-words-be-enoughJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoAfter Reconstruction, the Republican Party thought it would own the votes of African-Americans -- forever. But in 1927, a deluge of rain turned the Mississippi River into "an angry dark ocean." Levees burst. Homes, crops and towns were washed away. Hundreds died. Tens of thousands fled for high ground.Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500