December 21, 2009
FAIR Takes a Close Look at Rep. Gutierrez's Mass Amnesty Bill
Rep. Luis Gutierrez's (D-IL) Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act creates a broad amnesty program for virtually all illegal aliens currently in the United States. It first grants illegal aliens "conditional nonimmigrant status" which initially lasts six years, but may be renewed in an unlimited number of 5-year increments. Unlike the amnesty bills of 2006 and 2007, there is no employment requirement; an alien may be looking for a job, or declare that he/she is an active community member, and still be eligible for the amnesty. To read our full analysis click here.
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