The New York Times stated on Thursday October 20 that an efficient way for the barrage of anti-immigrant laws enacted by different states is that the Federal Congress to take action on the matter and take out a true and complete immigration reform.

He noted that such laws injure the nation economically and promote the human rights violations. Over the past six years, Congress has failed more than ten times trying to discuss the reform due to lack, among other things, an agreement between Democrats and Republicans. (more…)

At the National Governors Association meeting, from left, Phil Bredesen, Deval Patrick, Joe Manchin III and Bob McDonnell. NYT.

(NYT).- In a private meeting with White House officials this weekend, Democratic governors voiced deep anxiety about the Obama administration’s suit against Arizona’s new immigration law, worrying that it could cost a vulnerable Democratic Party in the fall elections.

While the weak economy dominated the official agenda at the summer meeting here of the National Governors Association, concern over immigration policy pervaded the closed-door session between Democratic governors and White House officials and simmered throughout the three-day event.

At the Democrats’ meeting on Saturday, some governors bemoaned the timing of the Justice Department lawsuit, according to two governors who spoke anonymously because the discussion was private. (more…)