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Congress Tiptoes Back to Immigrant Issues

Lawmakers veer toward modest initiatives with less baggage

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 17, 2007 4:22 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Congress is stealing back into the immigration debate. After failing to pass broad reforms three months ago, lawmakers are focusing on less ambitious initiatives. Democrat proposals would give legal status to young immigrants and visas to farmhands, while Republicans favor guest worker programs and blocking illegals from federal aid. But these quieter moves will likely still draw loud reactions, says the Los Angeles Times.

Immigrant groups have staged protests and letter-writing campaigns demanding change, while equally ardent watchdog groups oppose any hint of amnesty for illegals. “We may be heading for another immigration battle,” said one senator. The last battle ended in a draw, with the Senate spiking reform legislation supported by President Bush.

Maria Tejada holds a sign during a church service in Los Angeles as part of the National Day of Action in support of immigration legislation and to call for an end to immigration raids Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Maria Tejada holds a sign during a church service in Los Angeles as part of the National Day of Action in support of immigration legislation and to call for an end to immigration raids Wednesday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
A woman marches in Los Angeles as part of the National Day of Action in support of immigration legislation and to call for an end to immigration raids Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
A woman marches in Los Angeles as part of the National Day of Action in support of immigration legislation and to call for an end to immigration raids Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
After a march, Maria Ramirez holds a sign that reads full rights for immigrant workers and families as she dances with an unidentified woman in Los Angeles as part of the National Day of Action in support of immigration legislation and to call for an end to immigration raids Wednesday,...
After a march, Maria Ramirez holds a sign that reads "full rights for immigrant workers and families" as she dances with an unidentified woman in Los Angeles as part of the National Day of Action in support...   (Associated Press)
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