President Barack Obama was in Las Vegas yesterday to make a major speech on “redoubling” White House efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Here are the top 10 reasons why immigration reform is an idea whose time has come.
Congressional leaders from both parties agree on the principles for reform.
President Obama has made immigration reform one of his top priorities in his second term.
The American people strongly support reform.
The November 6 election was a game-changer.
Demographics are changing in the United States.
An ever-growing chorus of Republicans has come out in favor of reform.
Our border is more secure than ever, and we’ve met our border benchmarks.
Lack of reform is hindering a range of other policy priorities.
