20 14 can the immigration reform be optimistic?
20 13 almost became Obama's Waterloo. At the inauguration ceremonies in June, 20 13, 1, Obama vowed to take action in the fields of climate change, immigration reform and gun control. His words are bold and firm, which is the greatest proposition of the Democratic President since the New Deal. However, 20 13 has passed, and Obama has little to say on these issues. The only success was the establishment of a health care website promoted during his tenure, but the website was also severely criticized for its inefficiency. At the same time, the medical reform was blocked by * * * and party member, which led to the first government shutdown crisis in 17.
So Oba decided 20 14? Action? . From Obama's first term, he began to publicize it with great fanfare, and then spread the hope of immigration reform at the beginning of his second term. So far, nothing has been achieved. A few days ago, in his State of the Union address, Obama reiterated that he would promote immigration reform in 20 14. He stressed: If we really want to develop the economy, we should now respond to the appeals of business, labor, religious leaders and law enforcement departments to repair the damaged immigration system. ?
At present, the American economy is slowly recovering, and people are eager to improve the economic environment. Whether Obama's goal of integrating immigration reform into economic development can achieve the expected results is of concern. As we all know, the United States itself is an immigrant country, and it can even be said that it is a country established for immigrants. From the early European immigrants, to the later Asian immigrants, and now to a large number of Hispanic immigrants, the United States constitutes a diverse and colorful country.
However, since Obama took office, the opposition between * * * and the Party and the Democratic Party has become increasingly serious. Whether it is medical reform or immigration reform, * * * and the party have adopted an uncooperative attitude. After all kinds of games, on October 30th, 65438/KLOC-0, * * and the leader of the House of Representatives of the National Congress of the Communist Party of China announced the guiding outline of immigration reform, which promised the cooperation between the two parties, but stressed that the Senate bill would not be negotiated. * * * and members of the Communist Party of China still insist on solving the immigration reform problem one by one, and we must first strengthen border security and strictly enforce the law. In other words, * * * and the party still adhere to the original idea. The only thing that gives people the impression that they may be more relaxed is that the Communist Party of China has indicated that it will consider legalizing some types of illegal immigrants, but not naturalizing them.
Among the immigrants, the most noteworthy is the Hispanic immigrants who are mainly Mexican immigrants. According to the Wall Street Journal, in the generation from 1980 to 2007, more than10 million people immigrated to the United States legally or illegally from Mexico, and these people gave birth to millions of children with American citizenship. A large number of Hispanic immigrants have reshaped this country in almost a short generation, and now they have replaced African-Americans as the largest officially recognized minority group in this country. Their immigration demands are so strong that few American politicians will ignore this huge group of voters.
For Asian groups, the legalization of illegal immigrants in the comprehensive immigration reform is far less intense than that of Hispanics. According to the latest data released by the Pew Center on the 30th, only 14% of Asian adults are illegal immigrants, while 43% of Hispanic adults are illegal immigrants. This may explain why Asians, especially Chinese, are not very concerned about the legalization of illegal immigrants. What many Chinese in the workshop are most concerned about is the proposal put forward by the Communist Party of China to cancel the quota for family reunion of American citizens' brothers and sisters and increase the quota for high-tech talents.
In fact, * * * and the party could have sought other ways to increase the number of high-tech immigrants, but it is said that after a long wait, most citizens' brothers and sisters are older, which will put great pressure on the already full welfare system in the United States. However, Asians of the Democratic Party, including Congressman Zhao Meixin and the President of the Asian American Justice Center, expressed firm opposition to this issue. If the immigration reform is carried out according to the plan of * * * and the Party, for China people, it can be said that some people are happy and others are sad.
At present, the fundamental differences between the two parties on immigration reform have not changed. 20 14, facing the mid-term congressional elections, it is hard to say whether the Chinese and Communist parties will also make substantial compromises because of the votes of Hispanic voters. As the saying goes: once the damage is cured, you can't care about this side. * * * and the party's decision makers, if they ignore the firm opposition of the conservatives in the party and compromise with Hispanic voters too much, may lead to the loss of basic voter votes in the party, which is also a problem that * * * and the party have to consider. In addition, * * * and the party have been uncooperative with Obama, so the prospect of 20 14 immigration reform is still not optimistic, even if Obama vows again.
Obama announces immigration reform plan
Us president Barack? Obama delivered a national televised speech on the evening of the 20th, announcing the adjustment of some immigration policies by exercising the executive power of the president. Once the executive order is signed, nearly 5 million illegal immigrants will be temporarily prevented from being deported, which is also considered as an adventure for Obama to bypass Congress and challenge the limits of presidential power without party support.
Obama said in a televised speech:? For more than 200 years, our tradition of welcoming immigrants from all over the world has given the United States a great advantage over other countries. This practice keeps us young, energetic and pioneering. ?
? However, today, our immigration system has been broken, which is well known. ?
Obama said that since taking office, he has begun to repair the fragmented immigration system and ensure that illegal immigration incidents are reduced. At present, the United States has deployed more agents and technicians on the southern border than at any time in history. During his tenure, the number of illegal cross-border cases dropped sharply.
? Generally speaking, the number of illegal immigrants has dropped to the lowest level since 1970s. ? Obama said.
Obama said that he is committed to working with Democrats, Republicans and Republicans in Congress to amend the immigration bill through Congress. Last year, an immigration reform bill was approved by the Senate, but it stopped in the House of Representatives controlled by Republicans and Republicans.
Regarding this bill, Obama said, it? Not perfect? It is the result of compromise between all parties, but it shows that the United States should give illegal immigrants an understanding of the ways to obtain citizenship while increasing its border patrol force.
Obama said that he still believes that the best way to solve the immigration problem is to reach a bill of mutual understanding, but before all parties reach an agreement, he has the right to exercise administrative power to promote change. Democratic and Republican presidents before me have taken the same approach? .
Obama's statement is intended to respond to the attacks of * * * and the Republican Party. Speaker of the House of Representatives * * *, Republican John? Bona criticized that Obama issued an executive order on immigration reform and regarded himself as? The emperor? .
? Tonight, I announce the following actions: first, we will provide more resources for border law enforcement officers so that they can curb illegal border crossings and speed up the repatriation of those who cross the border; Secondly, I will make it easier and faster for immigrants, graduates and entrepreneurs with high technology to stay and make contributions to our economy, which is also advocated by many business leaders; Third, we will take measures to deal responsibly with those immigrants who live in our country but have not yet obtained official documents. ?
Obama said that he would like to emphasize the third point in particular. The United States will expel criminals, but not children, let alone mothers who try their best to support their families. Expulsion and repatriation happen every day, but? Let's face it honestly, it is unrealistic to track down, arrest and deport millions of people? . Many immigrants who have not yet obtained legal status work hard, with high labor intensity and low wages. Their children were born in the United States, or spent most of their lives in the United States.
Obama said: I know some people criticize me, saying that such a move is tantamount to? Amnesty? But this is not the case. ?
? What I did was not only legal, but also done by communist party and every chairman of the Democratic Party for half a century. I have only one answer to those members of Congress who question whether I have the right to improve the immigration system, and those who question whether I am wise to deliberately obstruct in Congress. Pass the bill! ?
Obama said that he hopes to see the two parties finally reach an agreement, when his executive orders will no longer be necessary.
What does Obama's immigration reform mean for Chinese?
On October 201165438+1October 2 1 day, Obama finally announced his executive order on immigration reform, which immediately triggered an unexpected political earthquake in the United States and attracted great attention from new Chinese immigrants.
This executive order has three aspects. The first part is to strengthen border management and further reduce illegal entry; The second part is to give temporary relief and help to more than 4 million illegal immigrants in China; The third part is the new regulations to facilitate high-tech immigrants and international students. The first part is entirely to deal with anti-immigration forces, or to make some political preparations for the key illegal immigration provisions. Congress controls the wallet. Without the financial support of Congress, the president can do very little, so this first article is beyond reproach. The second part will have a great influence on American politics in the next two years, but how to influence American politics and elections is still unpredictable and worthy of attention. Finally, the third part involves American students, high-tech immigrants and entrepreneurs, which has a direct impact on the Chinese community and some thoughtful China people.
In any case, the breadth and depth of Obama's executive order and the number of beneficiaries it covers can be said to be? Unprecedented. Yes.
Coincidentally, in 1990, President Bush also issued an executive order of1271kloc-0/,but it only involved about 80,000 Americans in the United States at that time. In the past half century, the most frequently reported executive order of the President was the executive order issued by President Kennedy at 196 1, which benefited as many as one million people at that time. This? Unprecedented reports * * * and the party want to challenge Obama in court? Theoretical basis? We will wait and see.
Obama will invest in this army, and will force the * * * and the party to make some symbolic and substantive responses to immigration reform in the new Congress next year, which also brings rare opportunities to the immigrant community for many years.
This time, Obama's executive order contains many parts about high-tech immigrants and international students, which surprised many observers. In the final analysis, it is a foil to more than 4 million illegal immigrants, mainly Hispanics, or a move by Obama to win over the business community, especially high-tech industries, which will greatly increase the cost of * * * and the party opposing this executive order or the party chairman overturning this order in the future. However, the struggle between the two sides unexpectedly did not make Xinhua immigrant community suffer, but there was a ray of hope behind every dark cloud.
This executive order not only brings some relaxed environment to about 400,000 illegal immigrants in China, but also helps legal immigrants in China, especially international students, entrepreneurs and high-tech immigrants. For example, high-tech personnel with H- 1B visas cannot change jobs or even cities while waiting for their green cards. The new regulations will relax these restrictions and give spouses with H- 1B visas the right to work legally in the United States. Although most of the holders of H- 1B are Indians at present, there will be more graduates from China University, especially those majoring in computer science, applying for H- 1B visas to engage in high-tech jobs in the United States in the future.
Obama's executive order will also make some adjustments to the internship program (OPT) in the United States after studying in universities or graduate students. At present, the scope of this adjustment is still limited to foreign students studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other fields, so as to facilitate students in these disciplines to stay in the United States legally. I haven't seen the relevant rules yet.
At present, there are nearly 280,000 college students and graduate students studying in the United States from the mainland alone, and about 65% to 70% of them are science and engineering. This new regulation will benefit most China students studying in the United States.
The new order has also brought some convenience to people working in the United States and entrepreneurs of foreign companies. Obama has instructed the Department of Homeland Security to make some adjustments to the L- 1 visa standard to facilitate immigration. These adjustments are especially helpful to foreign employees of American companies who come to the United States overseas. What are these adjustments made by China entrepreneurs in the United States? Going to sea? Entrepreneurship is also very helpful.
Looking forward to the next two years, what will help mainland students the most? Science and engineering graduates immigration act? (Terrier Bill) is likely to make his dream come true. Once the bill is passed in Congress, Obama is expected to sign it. It will enable international students studying science and engineering to obtain a temporary green card to stay in the United States immediately after obtaining relevant degrees in the United States, which will greatly facilitate international students who wish to stay in the United States for further study, research and work.
Both parties in the United States are very supportive of this bill, hoping to keep foreign science and engineering talents in the United States to study and start the so-called "? Talent war? . But because this bill was always included in the last Congress? Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act? In the past, Democrats were reluctant to take this small bill and other amendments from? Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act? Split in two and worry that it will decrease? Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act? The possibility of passing. But the forces of the two parties in the next Congress have been reshuffled. Is the Democratic Party right? Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act? Expectations are greatly reduced. In the new Congress? Science and engineering graduates immigration act? The possibility of pushing it out alone is greatly increased, and the possibility of passing it is also greatly increased.
My China team is currently contacting for support? Science and engineering graduates immigration act? Organizations from all walks of life, with the formation of lobbying alliances, strive to fully promote this bill with high support from both parties in the next Congress as soon as possible. Is this for us, too? Old overseas Chinese? This is a generous gift for the younger generation of students. I hope they can continue to build a bridge of friendship and mutual benefit between the American and Chinese people.
One of the reasons why Obama lost the Senate in the mid-term election last month is that his leadership style is always hesitant, not clear and fast enough, and it seems that he lacks the energy to stand up to the top at critical moments. He feels more like a university professor than the CEO of a country. But after the mid-term elections, political observers are watching Obama's next move. Is it confrontation with Congress and the Party or compromise? He suddenly seems to be a different person, from gentle and kind Guan Yu to Zhang Fei with a knife.
Many Democrats complain that if President Obama knew today, why did he do it? In the months before the mid-term elections, crises and opportunities emerged one after another. If Obama is as bold as he is today and announces this executive order on immigration reform in advance, maybe the result of the mid-term election will be very different.
But history isn't it? Hypothetically? Or? Maybe? Such a luxurious vocabulary. As soon as this executive order is signed on Friday, the relationship between the two sides will basically be settled at least in the next six months? Confrontation? On the track, it seems that the relationship between the two sides is used up in the next two years.
But even if Obama and Congress want to reach a bipartisan immigration bill like the one passed by the Senate last year, how easy will it be? * * * Now that the Republican Party controls both houses of Congress, the confidence in negotiating terms with the President is much higher than last year, which is far from the position of the Democratic Party to legalize illegal immigrants. Moreover, in the mid-term elections, * * * and the party won a total victory in areas including a large increase in Latino population, which seems to make many * * * and party and government guests proudly ask? What about the Latino vote you've been talking about all day? However, some * * * and party member feel that in the short term, including the 20 16 general election, Hispanics can't stir up the overall situation of * * * and the party winning the election. Finally, it is time. The limited legislative time in Congress is often the key to the fate of many bills. If the attitude of bipartisan cooperation is adopted on the issue of immigration, the best prime time for legislation is June 5438 when the new Congress meets+next year 10 to the five or six months during the summer vacation of Congress. Once the year of 20 15 has passed and the two houses have not passed the immigration bill, 20 16 will be very sad, because at that time, the two parties have already killed their eyes in order to win the 20 16 general election: who can win the White House and who can win or regain the Congress will be the only excitement of the two parties. The presidential election and congressional election on 20 16 are likely to rewrite the electoral politics and political map of the United States because of the big debate on immigration reform.
Obama's executive order has made the army and political parties miserable enough: if political parties and their allies just tear down Taiwan Province and abuse it in the future instead of actively promoting an immigration bill acceptable to all parties, it will certainly offend Latino voters and many people from all walks of life who support immigration reform; But if * * * and party leaders cooperate with Obama, they will offend their grassroots whites and sympathize with * * * and the anti-immigrant forces within the party. If * * * and the party procrastinate in the next two years, instead of rushing to introduce the immigration reform bill signed by the Democratic presidential meeting before 20 16, they will bet all their money on winning the presidential election with the party in 20 16 and continuing to control the National Assembly, which will be a more uncertain gamble.
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Obama needs to sign an executive order to bypass Congress.
If Obama wants to bypass Congress and push for immigration reform, he needs to issue an executive order.
In the United States, executive orders are issued by the president of the executive branch of the federal government. Since 1789, the president of the United States has issued executive orders, which usually help to guide the actions of administrative officials.
Some orders do have legal effect when they are made according to some congressional acts, which give the president free decision-making power. Although there are no explicit constitutional provisions or regulations, the first paragraph of Article 2 of the American Constitution gives a right. Executive order? Vague permission, and the expression of article 2, paragraph 3? Pay attention to the fact that the law is faithfully enforced? . Most executive orders are issued by the president to administrative officials to guide their actions, and the consequence of non-compliance is dismissal.
So far, American courts have only overturned two administrative orders: Harry? Truman ordered the abolition of racial segregation in the US military, as well as the 1996 order issued by President Clinton, in an attempt to prevent the US government from reaching an agreement with the strike saboteurs on the payroll.
Many critics accuse the president of abusing executive orders, making laws by executive orders without the approval of Congress, and separating existing laws from their original entrustment. A large number of policy changes are influenced by administrative orders. Obama's unilateral promotion of immigration reform policy has also attracted fierce criticism from * * * and the party, just like denouncing Obama. The emperor? .