The Amnesty Memo

obama-constitutionWell look at what we have here. National Review has obtained an internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo going the rounds of Capitol Hill and obtained that expresses ways to enact “meaningful immigration reform absent legislative action.” In other words, this memo describes ways to grant amnesty WITHOUT the consent of the American people via a vote in Congress!

Rich Lowry wrote the following on Twitter:

DHS wldnt comment on the record, but suggested to us its real. apparently an on the record comment will come later

notes on sourcing of “the amnesty memo,” sen. grassley’s office is very confident of its accuracy.

More from the National Review story (linked above):

“This memorandum offers administrative relief options to . . . reduce the threat of removal for certain individuals present in the United States without authorization,” it reads.

Also: “In the absence of Comprehensive Immigration Reform, USCIS can extend benefits and/or protections to many individuals and groups by issuing new guidance and regulations, exercising discretion with regard to parole-in-place, deferred action and the issuance of Notices to Appear (NTA), and adopting significant process improvements.”

In recent weeks, Sen. Chuck Grassley and others in Congress have been pressing the administration to disavow rumors that a de facto amnesty is in the works, including in a letter to Department of Homeland Security head Janet Napolitano. “Since the senators first wrote to the president more than a month ago, we have not been reassured that the plans are just rumors, and we have every reason to believe that the memo is legitimate,” a Grassley spokesman tells NR. (NR contacted DHS, but a spokesman did not have a comment on the record.)

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July 29, 2010 · Filed Under Illegal Immigration


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  • pnipni

    Obama and Dems are desperate to get Latino votes through de facto Amnesty to 20Million Illegals! I would like to Impeach him for that. Obama has not enforced our “Federal Immigration Law” according to his Oath of Office for 2 yrs. This is Illegal. America is under Seige with murders, Drug Cartels, Terrorists in disguise coming in thru Mexico, Disease Ridden Rapists running wild across America. Where are the Attorneys with Impeachment papers. America is terrified. Enough of Obama Administration’s socialism.The Toxic Triumverate Obama/Peloi/Reid have to go now!

  • Angry N Frustrated

    PNIPNI is correct. Refusing to enforce the law and actively thwarting the will of the people are grounds for impeachment.

    I would also impeach Justice Sotomayor for her bold-face lies about supporting 2nd amendment rights during her confirmation hearing and then voting the complete opposite in the recent case out of Chicago.

    Unfortunately, I can not see even in the best of circumstances that enough real Americans (Republicans and or Democrats) will be elected to the House and Senate to solve this problem.

  • blr

    I do believe Dear Leader DID swear an oath to uphold and protect the laws and Constitution of this nation. His sworn duty is to PROTECT our borders—not to allow illegal alien drug/arms smugglers, human trafickers, and assorted criminals to have free, willy-nilly access!

    This clearly looks like a violation of his sworn oath. Why is no one challenging this violation? MSM? Congress? Senators? ANYONE?! The Federal Govt has declared war on the law-abiding LEGAL citizen and permanent residents.

  • Bob Walton

    70 year old, 3rd generation American (european descent). I have written “all” for three decades regarding illegals. My first forced move (fear for life and limb) Wilshire district, LA CA. Causation–MS13. Second move Panorama city Ca. My dream home–one acre with all the goodie’s. Causation—Spanish speaking gangs (Ilegals?) Sister, attempted rape, Mother, robbed and bludgeoned. Lastly, burglary,
    climbed the wall, killed my guard dog—-AND THE BEAT GOES ON. For the sake of brevity, I will close with the following: In a highly emotional letter, I directed the above, to Senator Feinstein and the U.S. House Brad Sherman. Both responded in kind. Are you ready for this???? Feinstein—-She was very concerned with Immigration reform????? These immigrants are vital to California’s agricultural industry??? Sherman—–He too,was looking into immigration reform and dealing with the unscrupulous employers that prey on our undocumented immigrants?????
    THIS WAS THE RESPONSE TO MY VIVID DESCRIPTION OF MY BLEEDING MOTHER AND LOSS OF PROPERTY AND FUNDS. Deport “all” illeagals, and
    their childern. The left might try to interject the usual “RACIST” attack. My reply,
    {Time for a little levity?} This old bachelor on last count, listed Women bedded—-70% caucasian, 30% Mexican American. THE END. Press 4 for English.