Thread: ALERT: Luis Gutierrez will introduce CIR bill on Jan. 20!

Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez won’t wait even 100 days. He says he is ready to introduce new immigration legislation on the very same day Obama takes the oath of office, expressing concern that the president-elect and his transition team are not giving the issue the importance it deserves.

Gutierrez says he does not get the impression that there is a sense of urgency on the matter, since there has been no word from Obama on the possibility of an executive order to stop the immigration raids. [b]“They do not understand how every day our community is being destroyed. Waiting until the end of the year will mean that tens of thousands will be separated from their families,â€

My home state has a lot to be embarrassed about. Unfortunately, Luis won with a landslide this year. We could come with no good candidates against him. So we are stuck with him for awhile.

[b]“They do not understand how every day our community is being destroyed. Waiting until the end of the year will mean that tens of thousands will be separated from their families,â€

Summary of STRIVE act.

http://www.visaserve.com/CM/Articles/ST ... ummary.pdf

For the record, the Pro-illegal radicals dislike the STRIVE act.


http://www.larazaunida.com/index.php?op ... &Itemid=47

The debate in the nation on immigration reform is definitely on and the cards are once again stacked. The Gutierrez-Flake STRIVE ACT of 2007 is a corporate monster most of the way. It doesn't come close to meeting the human rights standards set forth by the international community for the more than 200 million migrants in the planet who, by designs of corporate globalization and its rising capitalist transnational class, have been forced to leave their home countries in search of a new life.

The STRIVE ACT is Corporate Designed Immigration Reform

By Javier Rodriguez Political and Media Strategist March 25 Coalition-Parlamento Migrante April 4, 2007



The debate in the nation on immigration reform is definitely on and the cards are once again stacked. The Gutierrez-Flake STRIVE ACT of 2007 is a corporate monster most of the way. It doesn't come close to meeting the human rights standards set forth by the international community for the more than 200 million migrants in the planet who, by designs of corporate globalization and its rising capitalist transnational class, have been forced to leave their home countries in search of a new life.

On the contrary the new STRIVE ACT, like last year's failed Sensenbrenner-HR4437 and Hegel-Martinez S2611, will criminalize immigrants, allow enforcement of immigration law by police agencies, calls for more extreme border enforcement, calls for building 20 more detention centers for immigrants, will erode human rights for future deportees and future immigrants, it will impose an employer verification program, it will delay legalization for the 13 million immigrants already here for many years and not surprisingly it does not set realistic standards to resolve the immigration issue period. Overall, if approved, it will further set back the struggle for immigrant empowerment, make present and future immigrant workers more vulnerable to exploitation and drive them further underground.

The international criteria for immigrants set in 1987?, says migrants, within three years of living in the host country, have earned their right to legalize their status. By then, they have established roots in their adopted communities, creating family, children, culture, education, business and religion. This is a sounder humane approach to a real earned right to legalization, to be united with their families and to the stabilization of their lives.

In 1986, through the IRCA Immigration Reform Act, several million urban and farm workers, undocumented immigrants, regularized their status through a radically different set of standards. A one year wait for their permanent residency and five more for citizenship and the right to vote without having to leave the country. The farm worker clause was even more humane with a requirement of only three months of farm work in the previous two years to qualify. It set forth a fee of only $150.00 per applicant. That's it. It was a family oriented law though far from perfect.

NOW COMPARE. By Cong. Luis Gutierrez own words, under the STRIVE ACT, the legalization part will not be implemented for two years until Congress confirms that the security border enforcement measures of the new law are in place, and then, only then will the legalization process begins. Then after, the first of two three year permits for non immigrant status will be issued with the right to a social security, a drivers license and leave and return to the country. After the sixth year the immigrant will have the right to solicit permanent residency. But instead of an automatic "Green Card" into the hands of the 13 million immigrants, all applicants will be placed in the back of the line for another 5 to 10 years wait, until the applications of 3 million plus potential immigrants now in process, which the STRIVE Bill does not address, are resolved. It does not stop there. An added five year wait to qualify for citizenship and the right to vote, which means, approximately a total 18 to 21 years to exert full earned constitutional rights which all Americans now enjoy under the constitution. Is this a corporate panacea or not?

The proposed house bill also establishes a quota for 450,000 yearly Conditional Workers, a euphemism for the old Guest Workers Program. Conditional Workers will have the right to: two three year working permits with the right to change jobs, to organize, bring their families and children with the right to school, to a drivers license, a social security and lastly, with an existing good moral conduct and no criminal background, the right to legalize. Seductive isn't it. But like their 13 million immigrant counterparts already in the US, which hypothetically speaking, will be waiting in line for years for the "coveted Green Card" this sector will be highly vulnerable to small and large corporate business misconduct. Admittedly though, on par, the future undocumented sector will be several notches more exploitable.

According to leaks emanating from the Capital in the last two weeks, the Kennedy-McCain Senate proposal will use the same framework of S2611 which died last year. If so, for certain the conciliation process between the House and Senate will be a water down process for the Fable-Gutierrez Bill.

For the immigrant rights movement and allies the central question is "What is to be Done"? Already at the gate in tacit support of this concept is a powerful conglomerate of the most active wing of labor, big business, the Latino establishment, Democrats and Republicans, the church hierarchy, the Mexican and Central American governments and the moderate wing of the immigrant rights movement. And it is well financed with a war chest of $4 million dollars.

The accomplishments of the 2006 mass immigrant struggle are historic. Most notable was energizing the electorate and along with the antiwar sentiment changing the correlation of forces in Congress against the extreme right. Without a doubt President George W. Bush and the Republicans are in a weaker position although his shock troops have launched a near fascist campaign against the country's undocumented creating havoc and terror.

At this point, the correlation of forces is absolutely not favorable except that the country's progressive forces and allies move from traditional lobbying towards mass mobilization in an attempt to gain the upper hand and influence the national debate for a more inclusive pro worker immigration reform. The activists response to the governments ICE raids and deportations campaign has been toe to toe and it appears, has set the conditions for another round of mega mass mobilizations. We shall see if the people respond accordingly again on May 1st International Workers Day in defense of their dignity and humanity. The challenge is as historic as in 2006.

Mr. Guttierez has a small problem of timing and a large problem of ego, as far as I am concerned. I believe Obama is smart enough to focus on a few other things, like the economy, maybe? Then there are two wars and Israel/Palestine debacle, plus nukes being produced in Iran and North Korea, not to mention drug wars overflowing borders from the south and who knows what from the border to the north. The mess that GWB and Clinton and Papa Bush have left behind are an outrage to any American.

The international criteria for immigrants set in 1987?, says migrants, within three years of living in the host country, have earned their right to legalize their status. By then, they have established roots in their adopted communities, creating family, children, culture, education, business and religion. This is a sounder humane approach to a real earned right to legalization, to be united with their families and to the stabilization of their lives.

In 1986, through the IRCA Immigration Reform Act, several million urban and farm workers, undocumented immigrants, regularized their status through a radically different set of standards. A one year wait for their permanent residency and five more for citizenship and the right to vote without having to leave the country. The farm worker clause was even more humane with a requirement of only three months of farm work in the previous two years to qualify. It set forth a fee of only $150.00 per applicant. That's it. It was a family oriented law though far from perfect.

I have taken an extra blood pressure pill, but I still need to barf. And the $150.00 payment in 1986 does not take into account the the actual value of that measely payment in today's dollars. The penny candy went to five cents and now that same costs $1.29.
Americans can do simple math, and we are not as stupid as people give us credit for, though I do have some questions about the delusions it seems our elected officials are suffering. Test the water in Washington?

[quote]“They do not understand how every day our community is being destroyed. Waiting until the end of the year will mean that tens of thousands will be separated from their families,â€

LUIS GUTIERREZ NEEDS TO FORGET ABOUT THESE ILLEGALS GETTING WHAT THEY WANT. IN THE FIRST PLACE THIS PRESIDENT WILL HAVE MORE PRESSING MATTERS TO CONTEND WITH. GRANTING CITIZENSHIP TO FOLKS WHO ARE IN THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY IS NOT A PRIORITY. AND AS FAR AS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BEING TORN APART, THIS IS SOMETHING THAT THESE PEOPLE BROUGHT ON THEMSELVES. THEY MADE THE CHOICE TO COME HERE ILLEGALLY SO NOW THEY MUST SUFFER THE OUT COME OF THEIR DECISION. ALSO, HOW CAN ONE HAVE RIGHTS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR PRESENCE IN THAT COUNTRY IS ILLEGAL. PEOPLE LIKE LUIS ALWAYS TALK ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF THESE ILLEGALS WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE ANY RIGHTS IN THIS COUNTRY. I DON'T LIKE THIS MAN AND I THINK HE IS A JOKE.

I am new here and Thank-God I found your site! I have been battling as a victim of immigration marriage fraud since November 2005!
The judge got removed from the bench. My ex is Peruvian and she has Advocate attorneys who have basically held my children from any visitation whatsoever since March 1st, 2007!
The reform going on in Illinois maybe directly related to this! Please check out this link and then google ICE Peruvian Marriage Fraud. Pay particular attention to the time lines, remember my case started and was reported in September 2005. Thanks everyone! Here is the link

http://www.ratethecourts.com/judge.php?id=144449

now we are all in Contra Costa County CA Martinez CA Court.

Related (Reyes still pushing amnesty):
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Reyes statement on Calderón meeting
by NPT Staff
Congressman Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso, today released the following statement after joining Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Congressional leaders in a meeting with President Felipe Calderón in Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 12, 2009
News release issued by Reyes' office.

REYES MEETS WITH PRESIDENT FELIPE CALDERON

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressional leaders meet with Mexican President in the U.S. Capitol following meeting between President-elect Obama and President Calderón

“Today, I had the opportunity to meet with President Felipe Calderón, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other congressional leaders in Washington to discuss key legislative priorities for the 111th Congress, such as the Merida Initiative, comprehensive immigration reform, and efforts to enhance bi-national trade and commerce.

“We continue to stand firmly with the Mexican government during this tumultuous time, and will work cooperatively President Calderón to move forward with the Merida Initiative to help reduce the drug-related violence in Mexico.

“I applaud President Calderón for his bold leadership and courageous efforts to combat Mexico’s drug cartels, whose senseless acts of violence claimed over 5,400 lives last year. His meeting today with President-elect Obama and congressional leaders underscores the close relationship between our two countries, and I am confident we will strengthen our strategic partnership under the new administration.

“The U.S. Congress has already committed resources through the Merida Initiative to help Mexico continue its efforts to defeat the drug cartels and reduce the violence. I look forward to working together with my colleagues in Congress, President-elect Obama, and President Calderón to continue these efforts to help restore peace and stability in Mexico.â€