Employment Verification System A Question Of Political Will, Says Hispanic Democrat

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) says that incorporating an effective employment verification system is the only way to truly end illegal immigration, and that getting it done is merely a question of political will (0:18).
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U.S. Must Build Concrete Border Fence, Says King

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) checks in live from the Arizona-Mexico border where he explains that if the U.S. is serious about securing its southern border, it must get to work on a concrete border fence. King says that vehicle barriers currently being used at the border aren't keeping illegal immigrants from crossing into the United States. The Congressman adds that a fence made of concrete, not steel, is the way to go because it would be harder to breach and wouldn't cost more to build. (:37)
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Napolitano: We Need To Recognize That There Are "Actual" Borders

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico

Today, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that the United States, Mexico and Canada all rely on trade but with the increase in illegal immigration and drug and weapon trafficking, it is time for more modern and safe border security. Napolitano said that we need to recognize that there are "actual" borders, north and south, not "metaphorical" borders. (00:45)


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Rep. Rogers outraged by illegal immigrants given work permits

Representative Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) explains his outrage at the 28 illegal immigrants who were released in Bellingham, WA, and provided with work permits. He says that this is a "slap in the face for those who are struggling every day to find a job in this economic downturn.” (01:13)

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The far right misread America's attitude towards immigrants

Simon Rosenberg, President of NDN, says that many on the far right who tried to demonize immigrants when discussing illegal immigration misread the attitude of the general public. Instead, Rosenberg says the majority of Americans blame the government and the corporations for problems associated with illegal immigration (0:25)
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"Illegal immigrants are not stupid" says Feeney (R-Fla.)

At a news conference on a new report on the decline in illegal immigration by the Center for Immigration Studies, Congressman Tom Feeney (R-Fla.) says illegal immigrants will take advantage of any opportunities available, but expresses optimism for a safe, legal temporary worker program. (0:35)
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Representative Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX) Says a Border Fence is Only as Good as the Time it Provides Responding Patrols at House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX) states that a border fence is only as good as the time it takes to get over it. If the fence takes 3 minutes to cross, those 3 minutes are what a border patrol gets to intercept violators. (0:25)
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Ralph Basham, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Describes Techniques and Technologies Being Used in Place of a Border Fence When Appropriate at House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

Basham details how and why sensors, staff, and cameras are being put in place in Laredo, TX to curb illegal immigration. (0:45)
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Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL 4) and Asst. Director of ICE Gary Mead Discuss Immigration Policy at House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mr. Gutierrez questions Mr. Mead about an incident in which 100 Hispanic men were detained at a Chicago mall pursuant to a criminal warrant, asking if such a practice is common or sanctioned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) .(0:50)
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