WMAL Interview - DAN STEIN - 03.03.17

INTERVIEW – DAN STEIN – President of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)

ABOUT FAIR: Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country’s largest immigration reform group. With over 1.3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
Thoughts on President Trump’s address to Congress. FAIR: Trump Demonstrates Keen Understanding of Immigration’s Impact on Jobs, Crime, National Security
EARLIER THIS WEEK: Trump open to legal status for illegal immigrants: report. (Washington Times) – A White House official told television networks Tuesday that President Trump would like to see Congress work on a new broad immigration bill, reigniting a festering debate on Capitol Hill. The revelation came from network anchors, who regularly meet with presidents ahead of big speeches to Congress — though the official who made the statement was not named. Mr. Trump’s plan would allow illegal immigrants to live and work in the U.S., but would stop short of granting most of them full citizenship, CNN reported. Dreamers, the young adult illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, would be an exception, likely eligible for full status. The official said both sides would have to compromise.
Trump’s revision of the executive order on immigration is rumored to be coming on today. Sources suggest Iraq could be dropped from the list of countries that the administration is limiting travel from
New FAIR Study: States Using E-Verify Now Lead the Way in Economic Recovery. States that require the use of E-Verify are leading the way in recovery efforts following the worst economic downturn since the great depression, according to a new study released by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).