March
2006
It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
Senate Republicans are divided among themselves and at odds with House Republicans on what kind of immigration bill to send to the White House. That’s the good news—but there could still be trouble ahead.
Although the Senate Judiciary Committee, with help from Sen. Feinstein, produced an acceptable bill, Majority Leader Bill Frist is still threatening to push for rapid passage of a different bill that will match in some respects the terrible Sensenbrenner-King bill that passed the House and that criminalizes all undocumented immigrants. The greater danger here is that the Senate will pass a bill that can be reconciled with the House bill and signed into law.
PCU asks you to do three things:
- Thank Sen. Feinstein for supporting a decent bill and urge her not to waver in the face of all the negative calls she is getting. Use these numbers and call (do not email or fax): 202-234-3841 at the Capitol; 310-914-7300 in Los Angeles.
- Stay informed on this issue. Visit the excellent website www.immigrationforum.org for regular updates.
- Talk about the issue in your house of worship. PCU can help you shape a conversation or study group; call us at (213) 989-1630 or if you want us to help you with this.
“I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.�? – Mt. 25.35
“The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.�? – Lev. 19.33