Sentences with phrase «not against immigration»

I'm certainly not against immigration!

«We aren't against immigration; we want to control it,» he said.

Not exact matches

A vote on the measure was delayed for hours after Democrats revolted against provisions to roll back part of the Dodd - Frank financial reform law and allow more big money political donations, while conservative Republicans objected because the measure did not block funds for Obama's immigration order.

Kalanick isn't the only member of the advisory council who has spoken out against the immigration ban.

Standing up against the immigration ban — or any other Trump policy — could risk upsetting an administration that has not been shy about lashing out against companies that don't toe the line.

Nonetheless, Trump appears unmoved by nationwide protests or any other signs of oppositions against clamping down on immigration, which leads me to wonder what are the risks that America, particularly tech executives, see that Trump does not?

Although compassionate in its intent to allow those who came to the United States unlawfully as children and through no fault of their own to begin the process of integrating legally into United States society, it contributes to the current crisis at the border by further signaling United States policy not to enforce its immigration laws against low priority targets.

But now those are already there at yours maybe if you prepare them right as to education and training for finally deputing them to return to their own countries with the needful backup and authority they will be useful tools for the advancement and prosperity of their nations then you will have no one wanting to immigrate leaving behind their own families and friends... in addition to that you will see those who immigrated towards your country start moving back to their own countries and this is the only solution to resolve the issue of illegal immigration and to find peace... otherwise if things go on as it is today surely slowly slowly you will find that your own countries become inherited by piling up immigrants who might get starved due negligence turn on against the Host country... that has contributed in the destructions of their countries but not towards and advancements or developments of their countries and nations to find peace and make a living..!?

Listen, I'm not against some kind of DREAM Act - type law that deals with several kinds of hard cases when it comes to immigration (though I want to see the details.)

The CENTURY also paid some attention to prison reform, argued against capital punishment and the «devastation of our forests,» and on both sides of whether or not to restrict immigration.

But even though rhetoric against illegal immigration and an immigration crackdown has been a hallmark of the Trump administration, the issue in many churches isn't always a politically partisan one.

Crucially, this bombastic political culture did not arise overnight, but emerged gradually over the course of many decades — in Parliamentary posturing against the European Commission, and in paranoia over immigration whipped up by the less scrupulous sections of the tabloid press.

Labour are in favour of immigrants, he assured us (as long as they're famous ones from history) but against immigration itself, which might be too high, but then again might not be.

Apart from the argument that we have a moral duty to help those who wish to come to this country (which you may or may not accept), there is an economic case in favour of immigration in that the economy benefits from the availability of cheap labour, and there is a case against in that growth in population especially in the crowded South - East creates a lot of pressure on infrastructure such as housing, transport, hospitals, and schools (and the growth in population is largely due to immigration).

It turned out that people were not against skilled immigration if it generated wealth.

While Carswell was on the right of the Tory party and is critical of Europe and immigration, he was not considered one of the hard - right «headbangers» who could be easily briefed against by Tory HQ.

The petition dated May 16, 2017, said: «We are deeply concerned that the immigration offences laid against the accused persons do not match the severity of the act of employing or being employed illegally at a small mining site.»

Only those who appeal against removal will have their case heard by a judge and even then it will be an immigration judge at a tribunal, not in a criminal court.

On the other hand, perhaps figures like John Reid were not being so foolish when they suggested Labour needed a stronger message on immigration and «aspiration» — that counter-intuitive code word for getting the poor to vote against their economic interests.

Members of the conservative Freedom Caucus voted against the bill after they didn't receive separate assurances from House leadership regarding immigration policy.

Assemblyman Robin Schimminger and freshman Assemblywoman Monica Wallace also voted against the bill, which among other things, would prohibit state and local law enforcement from detaining individuals based on immigration status and would provide for legal representation for people without documentation who otherwise couldn't afford it.

The harmony between the president and the top Democratic Congressional leaders didn't last long, however, as divisions over immigration set the parties against one another.

The only Republican member of the congressional delegation is Rep. Mark AmodeiMark Eugene AmodeiGOP revolts multiply against retiring Ryan GOP lawmakers back discharge petition to force immigration votes McCarthy faces obstacles in Speaker bid MORE, who hasn't shown any interest in challenging Heller.

Republicans have publicly said they can not support the amendment, and Democrats don't want to risk angering the gay community by speaking against it, or endangering the immigration reform bill by supporting it too strongly.

While it's not clear if Mr. Grimm indeed could have «passed comprehensive immigration reform» in 17 minutes — one of the suggestions on the list — the blog nonetheless provided the Democratic group an opportunity to call attention to controversies and positions they hope to wield against the Republican as he seeks re-election in a competitive, Staten Island - based district next year.

On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a cease and desist letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in which he threatened to take legal action against the agency if it does not stop its «reckless and unconstitutional practices» in immigrant communities.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani on immigration, the fight against terrorism, his decision not to join President - elect Donald Trump's administration and cyber security.

«The government are kidding themselves if they think ID Cards for foreign nationals will protect against illegal immigration or terrorism - since they don't apply to those coming here for less than three months,» said shadow home secretary Dominic Grieve.

He had a wobble against Paxman where he couldn't promise lower immigration under Labour, but it felt far from a defining moment and there was no repeat in the subsequent TV setpieces on the BBC.

Massey has not argued against New York's sanctuary city status, stating that it should remain as it is, and has opposed President Trump's travel ban on immigration from certain Muslim - majority nations.

Tory Defectors in seats we are defending against the Lib Dems have doubts about the party's competence, clarity and values — whereas UKIP voters really are for «none of the above», disliking all three parties, and being interested only in immigration, Europe and defence — though as I found in my previous research, most of those who are attracted to UKIP are not motivated by policy issues at all.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtaImmigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtaimmigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

Steve Levy is the child of immigrants anyway — he's NOT against LEGAL immigration, just as he said.

They did so «in good faith» with the hope that the information would not be used against them, said Meghan Maloney - De Zaldivar, a spokesperson for the Western New York chapter of the immigration coalition.

According to the Human Rights Campaign, she voted against the repealing of «Don't Ask, Don't Tell» legislation, opposed legislation that would grant equal tax treatment for employer - provided health coverage for domestic partners, opposed legislation to grant same - sex partners of U.S. citizens and permanent residents the same immigration benefits of married couples and opposed legislation to permit state Medicaid programs to cover low - income, HIV - positive Americans before they develop AIDS.

He has filed 100 lawsuits against the Trump administration — not all on the environment, but on immigration, health care, labor issues, and environmental issues.

Schumer's letter comes roughly an hour after House Minority Leader Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiVoters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating GOP revolts multiply against retiring Ryan No DACA without immigration reform or border security MORE (D - Calif.)

Trump may not be against legal immigration, but work visa programs like EB - 2 and EB - 3 are getting tougher and and tougher to attain, according to Yuan Shaozhong of QWOS, a Shanghai - based immigration agent.

They Are Not Like Us: Teaching About Biases Against Immigration This activity helps students explore xenophobic attitudes and the contributions immigrants have made to U.S. society.

Federal judge Mariana Pfaelzer issued a permanent injunction against the vast majority of the people of CA by striking down proposition 187, which stated that illegal immigrants were not eligible for CA taxpayer provided «entitlements» because it interfered with the the right of the federal government to regulate immigration -LRB-!)

If the default rule does not apply because a civil rights law unrelated to immigration bars discrimination against a tenant, someone's undocumented immigrant status probably doesn't provide an absolute defense to the civil rights law, but might be one factor among many that a landlord could consider in choosing among available tenants in much the same way that credit ratings, income, and a prospective tenant's criminal record, and other factors might be considered.

The home secretary refused his claim and certified it as clearly unfounded under s 94 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, with the effect that he was not entitled to appeal against the refusal from within the UK.

The campaign for reinstatement onto band lists may have created some awareness of the discrimination against unmarried mothers and their children but I do not think that there has yet been an effort to understand the significance of the disabilities imposed on bastards, in Britain and in Canada, as regards Canadian immigration policy.

Where the decision of an asylum and immigration tribunal to dismiss an appeal against deportation was based on a misdirection of law, its decision can not stand, as it is not inevitable that it would have come to the same conclusion if properly directed.

While the wall has not yet materialized, Trump took a major step in his fight against illegal immigration on Sept. -LSB-...]