June 8, 2007

Immigration Reform Bill On Hold For Now

The Senate halted debate on the immigration bill after weeks of debate and bi-partisan collaboration. We believe that final passage of the legislation is still a strong and distinct possibility. The Senate and the Administration are committed to pushing the bill through and may do so as soon a the end of this month. This temporary set-back gives both sides of the aisle time to re-group and let some steam off.

We urge the Senate to continue its difficult work. The nation must have comprehensive immigration reform to address real national security, economic security and humanitarian issues.

Greenburg Traurig will post any new information regarding the immigration reform bill on our website as it becomes available. Also, attached is a press release from the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition with a further explanation of the events which took place in the Senate last night.