Immigrants In USA Blog

This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Secretary Seeks Review of Immigration Raid

Obama supporters were dismayed when 28 illegal immigrants were arrested after a work place raid. But Sec. Napolitano says she did not know about it and is investigating. DP

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Wednesday ordered a review of a raid at an engine plant in Washington State that resulted in the arrests of 28 people suspected of being illegal immigrants.

A high-level official in the Department of Homeland Security said that Ms. Napolitano had not been informed about the raid on Tuesday before it happened, and that she was seeking details about its planning and scope.

“She was not happy about it because it’s inconsistent with her position, and the president’s position on these matters,” said the official, who agreed to discuss the matter on condition of anonymity because the secretary had not authorized the conversation.
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1 comment:

Rory Pirrie said...: This is really going to push the issue of immigration reform to the fore front. Going to be very intresting to see what Obama has to say on the subject.

rory
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