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Sessions Suggests that U.S. Slow Immigration Rates

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 5 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions commented on the 50th anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which radically increased the flow of immigration in to the United States. Senator Sessions said, “We should not admit people in larger numbers than we can reasonably expect to vet, … Continued
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October 6, 2015

Sessions Says Immigration Reform Advocates Want Cheap Labor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Following last week’s announcement that Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner (R) from Ohio would not call a conference committee with the Senate to resolve differences between the House and the Senate, corporate lobbyists supporting increasing legal immigration have launched an ad campaign to put pressure on … Continued
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November 20, 2013

Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice Celebrates Victory Over HB56

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter HB 56 seemed to make sense. Even though the U.S. Constitution clearly defined setting immigration laws and standards as a federal power, state government could “help out” the federal government enforce federal immigration law by making it illegal for illegal aliens to go to Alabama colleges, enforce contracts, lease … Continued
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November 1, 2013

Sessions Urges Congress to Ignore Special Interests on Immigration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama addressed the Senate to encourage lawmakers to ignore calls from business interests including Republican donors to pass the President’s immigration reform proposal. Sen. Sessions said, “This week Congress received two letters: one from GOP donors and the other from CEOs, … Continued
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August 8, 2013

Shelby Calls Immigration Bill ‘The Mother of All Amnesties”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to denounce the Gang of Eight Comprehensive Immigration reform plan. Senator Shelby said, “The child of Simpson-Mazzoli will become the mother of all amnesties…Compounding the mistakes made a generation ago will ensure … Continued
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June 27, 2013

Sessions Says that Amendment Adds More Loopholes to Immigration Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama released a written statement about the Schumer-Corker-Hoeven Gang of Eight substitute amendment. Sessions said that the amendment to the comprehensive immigration reform bill being debated in Washington creates a situation of permanent lawlessness. Sen. Sessions said, “When the Gang of Eight first … Continued
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June 25, 2013

Sessions Thanks Black American Leadership Alliance For Letter Opposing Gang Of Eight Immigration Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON,DC—U.S Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement after receiving a letter from the Black American Leadership Alliance which was sent to members of Congress detailing the Immigration Reform proposal’s claimed negative impacts on African-American workers. Sen. Sessions said in a written statement, “I greatly appreciate … Continued
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June 4, 2013