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Smith didn't mention immigration reform during his brief talk on science and technology in the current Congress, and it wasn't raised by the audience.

Washington (CNN)-- From staging rallies to mounting a caravan through California to setting up phone banks to more private lobbying activists on all sides of the immigration issue are vowing a month of activities to try to push members of Congress and the public over immigration reform during the coming congressional recess.

President Barack Obama promised to take on immigration reform during his first year, and he didn't.

Earlier this month, Zuckerberg spoke publicly about immigration reform during a screening of Documented, a movie about undocumented immigrants.

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Sen. Rubio has discussed immigration during debates, but has not been asked about his participation in the so - called «Gang of 8,» which led a bipartisan push for comprehensive immigration reform just two years ago.

The offending phrase was apparently uttered during a behind - closed - doors meeting on immigration reform.

Not only that, important issues will be coming up during the next two years: immigration reform, tax reform, deficit reduction, changes to our healthcare law and the minimum wage.

Election experts say Facebook must crack down on inflammatory ads on politically divisive issues such as immigration reform and gun rights, which were used to influence voters during and after the presidential campaign.

During the discussion, these faith leaders said, Obama made it clear that he wanted to see a bill on immigration reform in the next 60 days.

Cruz, who multi-tasked a lot during her stint with the senator, but has a particular interest in immigration law and reform, will be replaced by Meghan Lynch, who was previously the chief of staff for Bronx Council Member Annabel Palma and also worked for former Bronx BP Adolfo Carrion.

However, Latino voters might have made up their minds in 2011, when Mitt Romney stated he would veto the DREAM Act, but his reluctance during the second presidential debate to provide specifics on an alternative approach on immigration reform could have sealed the deal for most Latinos.

«These two orders are part of an immigration reform we outlined during the campaign,» Trump said during a televised press event.

Immigration reform was front and center during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address last week.

In something of an unexpected twist, Trump signaled he was open to compromise on immigration reform, his signature issue during the campaign.

Mark - Viverito said she sought to make the Council more equitable and function as more of a collective body during her tenure, with a commitment to immigration and criminal justice reform.

Assemblyman Francisco Moya, D - Queens, center, speaks about proposed legislation on immigration reform as Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D - Bronx, right, and other Assembly members listen during a news conference at the Capitol on Monday.

Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, who has made immigration reforms a priority during her time in office, has said she believes the funding should be available to anyone who needs it — regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime.

For example, on 26 July — during a publicity - sapping week before the debt deadline — a hearing by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security examined «The Economic Imperative for Enacting Immigration Reform» and heard incisive testimony about the technical and scientific workforce.

During the recent immigration reform debate, high - tech companies, trade groups representing high - tech companies, and elected officials contended that it was in America's economic interest to allow skilled workers to enter the country on H - 1B visas.

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A lot happened in the world of HR compliance during 2017, including: revisions to Form I - 9; the ever - expanding legalization of marijuana; preparation for changes to the Federal EEO - 1 Form; and talk of immigration reform.