The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 – Introduced December 15, 2009 by Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D- Illinois) with 87 co-sponsors.

Read a summary from the Immigration Policy Center

Read the bill itself from the Library of Congress Thomas Service

The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act would provide certain undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools the opportunity to earn conditional permanent residency. It is sponsored by Senator Dick Durban (D- Illinois) and Representative Howard Berman (D- California). Originally introduced in 2007, the bill was stopped by a Republican filibuster. A revised version was reintroduced in 2009. North County’s Republican Congressmen all oppose the measure.

More information from DreamAct2009.org

Info on political action to support the Dream Act

Immigration bill would allow resident status for half million young Californians
HealthyCal blog, July 14, 2010

Immigrant rights groups adjust focus to passage of AgJobs, Dream Act
The Washington Post, July 27, 2010

OPINION: Should Congress vote for the DREAM Act?
The Hill, July 10, 2010

Study questions how many would qualify for immigration ‘Dream Act’
The Hill, July 8, 2010

OPINION: Amid Arizona immigration protests, a new generation dreams of the Dream Act
The Washington Post, June 6, 2010

EDITORIAL: Courage in Arizona
The New York Times, May 20, 2010

3 arrestees at protest may face deportation
Arizona Daily Star, May 19, 2010

Illegal Immigrant Students Protest at McCain office
The New York Times, May 17, 2010

Top Ten Myths About Immigration – from the Center for Community Change

League of Women Voters web pages on immigration issues

ACLU page on immigrant rights

National Immigration Law Center

Reform Immigration for America web site

Immigrant Rights at Change.org

The National Immigration Forum – To Embrace and Uphold America’s Tradition as a Nation of Immigrants

National Council of La Raza immigration page

The Immigration Policy Center — the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council

Justice For Immigrants — a Catholic organization working for immigration reform

Special Report – Immigration — The Hill.com

Immigrant Legalization: Assessing the Labor Market Effects – A report from the Public Policy Institute of California, April 2010

Immigration and Wages—Methodological advancements confirm modest gains for native workers
“Immigration has a small but positive impact on the wages of native-born workers…”
Economic Policy Institute, February 4, 2010

Arizona’s Immigration Situation: Just the facts
(based on a report by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University)
The New Republic, May 24, 2010

How immigrants actually reduce crime
Newsweek, May 27, 2010

The truth about the border / Hard to tell by the talk, but it is safer than ever
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 11, 2010

See Rep. Bilbray’s comments on MSNBC about how to identify illegal immigrants, April 2010.

Bilbray joined by 80 members of Congress in support of Arizona
News release from Bilbray’s office, July 21, 2010

Congress reacts to judge’s ruling on Arizona law (Bilbray quoted)
KPCC, July 29, 2010

Republicans challenge Obama on Arizona lawsuit (Bilbray quoted)
San Jose Mercury News, July 22, 2010

Bilbray gathers support for Arizona immigration law
Lawmaker plans to file brief criticizing Obama lawsuit against state
North County Times, July 17, 2010

GOP congressman refuses to apologize for remark on ID’ing illegal immigrants
The Hill, June 5, 2010

(Bilbray Prompts) Bitter Debate over Immigration at U.S.-Mexico Meeting
Mexidata.info blog, June 14, 2010

Bilbray debates Gutierrez on immigration (video)
ABC’s “This Week,” July 11, 2010

Court ruling unlikely to change politics of immigration
The equation spelling gridlock in Congress remains unchanged: The comprehensive overhaul promoted by Obama — and Bush — lacks any GOP support in the Senate, and therefore cannot pass.
Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2010

ANALYSIS: Ruling Against Arizona Is a Warning for Other States
The New York Times, July 29, 2010

EDITORIAL: Showdown in Arizona
“We hope this is the beginning of the end of the misbegotten Arizona rules…”
The New York Times, July 29, 2010

Judge Blocks Arizona’s Immigration Law
The New York Times, July 29, 2010

Arizona law needs U.S. cooperation
The Wall Street Journal, July 27, 2010

Immigrant rights groups adjust focus to passage of AgJobs, Dream Act
The Washington Post, July 27, 2010

Arizona girds for immigration law
Departures mark effect before SB 1070 becomes law
The Wall Street Journal, July 26, 2010

Immigrant ’sanctuaries’ rouse opponents’ wrath
Supporters of Arizona’s immigration law say the Obama administration should be going after local jurisdictions that have proclaimed themselves relatively safe places for illegal immigrants.
Los Angeles Times, July 25, 2010

Hearing on Arizona immigration law begins
The Washington Post, July 23, 2010

OPINION: Why the U.S. had to challenge Arizona on immigration
The Washington Post, July 22, 2010

As implementation of Arizona immigration law looms, ‘pressure from all sides’
The Washington Post, July 22, 2010

OPINION: Why strengthening the U.S.-Mexican border leads to more illegal immigration
Peter Schrag in The Washington Post, July 18, 2010

Debate Over Arizona Immigration Law Comes to U.S. Court
The New York Times, July 16, 2010

California voters split on Arizona immigration law
The Sacramento Bee, July 16, 2010

Key lawmaker sees 200 House Dems backing immigration bill (not enough to pass)
The Hill.com, July 14, 2010

Arizona immigration suits pile up
Politico.com, July 14, 2010

Axelrod: ‘Patchwork’ of state laws would ‘dilute’ federal border efforts
The Hill, July 11, 2010

Issa: Justict lawsuit against Arizona is a ‘misuse of the Supremacy Clause’
The Hill, July 11, 2010

The Politics of Arizona’s Immigration Law
California’s example predicts bad times for Arizona GOP
Real Clear Politics, July 8, 2010

EDITORIAL: The Constitution Trumps Arizona
The New York Times, July 8, 2010

Democratic strategists divided on impact of immigration suit
The Hill, July 7, 2010

EDITORIAL: Suing Arizona isn’t enough
The Washington Post, July 7, 2010

U.S. sues to block Arizona immigration law; Americans still divided over how to handle issue
Los Angeles Times, July 6, 2010

Turning anger on immigration law into votes
Can anger cause increased Latino voter turnout?
Los Angeles Times, July 6, 2010

Justice Dept. expected to sue Ariz. on immigration, citing ‘preemption’ grounds
The Washington Post, July 6, 2010

Advocates for immigrants turn to state legislatures to block Arizona-style law
The Washington Post, July 4, 2010

EDITORIAL: Mr. Obama’s Immigration Promise
The New York Times, July 2, 2010

Obama calls for comprehensive immigration bill at American University
The Washington Post, July 1, 2010

Immigration overhaul gets new backing from Obama
Los Angeles Times, June 30, 2010

High court passes on tobacco cases, takes on Ariz. immigration law
The Washington Post, June 28, 2010

Obama administration poised to challenge Arizona immigration law
Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2010

EDITORIAL: The Immigration Reform Team
The New York Times, June 25, 2010

Arizona Democrats urge Obama not to sue over controversial immigration law
The Hill, June 22, 2010

EDITORIAL: Another Bad Idea from Arizona
The New York Times, June 20, 2010

Justice Dept. Will fight Arizona on Immigration
Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2010

Nebraska Town Torn as Immigration Vote Nears
Resident vote parallels abandoned Escondido proposal
The New York Times, June 17, 2010

OPINION: Rhetoric won’t solve illegal immigration woes
North County Times, June 17, 2010

EDITORIAL: There they go again – Arizona legislators going after ‘birthright citizenship’
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 17, 2010

Most American back new Arizona law, poll finds
But most also back a pathway to citizenship
The Washington Post, June 17, 2010

EDITORIAL: A telling tragedy – immigrant’s death shows broken system
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 16, 2010

EDITORIAL: Not blue vs. red at all – Both Democrats, Republicans split on comprehensive reform
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 16, 2010

Arizona targets ‘anchor baby’ citizenship
Politico.com, June 14, 2010

Viral e-mail on illegal immigration enforcement merely a fountain of ignorance
The Sacramento Bee, June 14, 2010

Immigration Overhaul Unlikely, Advocates Seen Piecemeal Changes
Bloomberg News, June 11, 2010

The truth about the border / Hard to tell by the talk, but it is safer than ever
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 11, 2010

Dem’s tough new immigration pitch
Politico.com, June 10, 2010

OPINION: Arizona’s deteriorating image
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 9, 2010

1,000 at rally call for overhaul of immigration
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 7, 2010

Jailed illegal immigrants pose policy dilemma
Los Angeles Times, June 7, 2010

OPINION: Defenders of AZ law: a rebuttal
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 6, 2010

Immigration groups eye piecemeal reform as Reid focuses on energy
The Hill, June 5, 2010

OPINION: Why Arizona’s law is a hornet’s nest
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 1, 2010

Poll: Californians split on Arizona’s illegal immigration crackdown
Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2010

OPINION: Why conservatives should oppose Arizona’s immigration law
The Washington Post, May 28, 2010

Arizona Law Is Stoking Unease Among Latinos
The New York Times, May 28, 2010

OPINION: The truth behind Arizona’s immigration law
The Washington Post, May 28, 2010

EDITORIAL: Inaction trumps problem-solving when immigration is involved
The Washington Post, May 27, 2010

EDITORIAL: Obama decision (to send troops to the border) more politics than proper policy
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 27, 2010

Justice Department Poised to Challenge Arizona Immigration Law
Los Angeles Times, May 27, 2010

President Obama to send more National Guard Troops to U.S.-Mexico border
The Washington Post, May 26, 2010

Arizona immigration law will boost crime in U.S. cities, police chiefs say
The Washington Post, May 26, 2010

OPINION: Too many sermons on immigration
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 26, 2010

Arizona Law Reveals Split Within G.O.P.
The New York Times, May 21, 2010

OPINION: Arizona law claims and facts
North County Times, May 21, 2010

Mexican president condemns Ariz. immigration law before Congress
The Hill, May 20, 2010

White House puts immigration onus on GOP as Calderon visits
The Hill, May 19, 2010

ACLU, civil rights groups file lawsuit
A class-action suit filed by civil rights groups argues that the measure will lead to racial profiling and violates the Constitution.
Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2010

Immigrant advocates say crackdown on unlicensed drivers unfair
Riverside Press-Enterprise, May 16, 2010

OPINION: What is it about Arizona?
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 16, 2010

Professors: Arizona law passes constitutional test
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 14, 2010

AP-Univision poll: Views on Arizona law divided along ethnic lines
Associated Press story in the Los Angeles Times, May 14, 2010

Broad Approval for New Arizona Immigration Law
Pew Research Center for People & the Press, May 12, 2010

OPINION: The Arizona immigrant law and families
The San Diego Union, May 6, 2010

5 Myths about immigration
The Washington Post, May 2, 2010

“Illegal immigration translates into illegal employment”
The Hill, February 3, 2010

Do illegal immigrants help or hurt economy?
The New Bedford (MA) Standard Times, July 2, 2008

DUI Checkpoints meet rising skepticism
PBS News Hour, February 15, 2010

Obama indicated he’s in no rush to pass immigration overhaul
Los Angeles Times, May 5, 2010

Dems: Immigration reform would help reduce deficit
The Hill, May 4, 2010

White House woos GOP on immigration
Politico.com, May 4, 2010

Poll Shows Most in U.S. Want Overhaul of Immigration Laws
The New York Times, May 4, 2010

Both sides in Arizona’s immigration debate use crime argument
Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2010

Thousands gather for immigrant rights march in downtown LA
Los Angeles Times, May 2, 2010

Immigration law fuels rallies in S.D., around U.S.
Sides face off over Arizona measure
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2, 2010

5 Myths about immigration
The Washington Post, May 2, 2010

ANALYSIS: Democrats’ immigration plan shows shift toward Republican views
The Washington Post, May 1, 2010

Arizona lawmakers modify immigration law
Los Angeles Times, May 1, 2010

Like it or not, the 2010 election is now (substantially) about immigration
Ezra Klein in the Washington Post, April 30, 2010

EDITORIAL: Stopping Arizona: a ‘to-do’ list for federal intervention
The New York Times, April 30, 2010

Democrats Outline Plans for Immigration
The New York Times, April 30, 2010

Immigration reform solution tough nut to crack (Sam Abed and Victor Torres video)
KUSI-TV, April 29, 2010

California Assembly urges federal immigration reform
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, April 30, 2010

Schwarzenegger takes aim at Arizona immigration law on Leno show
PolitiCal column in the Los Angeles Times, April 29, 2010

OPINION: Arizona law an echo of what Escondido tried
Logan Jenkins in The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 29, 2010

Hunter: Deport U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 29, 2010

Obama: ‘There may not be an appetite’ to tackle immigration this year
The Washington Post, April 29, 2010

Calls to boycott Arizona grow over new immigration law
Los Angeles Times, April 28, 2010

Mexico issues travel alert on Arizona
Los Angeles Times, April 28, 2010

OPINION: Breathing While Undocumented
Linda Greenhouse in The New York Times, April 27, 2010

Arizona immigration law reshaping push for reform
Los Angeles Times, April 27, 2010

Traveling to Arizona? Here’s what documents to bring
North County Times, April 27, 2010

Jumping into immigration reform could cut both ways for Democrats
The Hill, April 26, 2010

Arizona’s immigration law may spur a showdown
Gov. Brewer signs bill; federal review is underway
Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2010

OPINION: Arizona’s shameful ‘immigration’ bill
E.J. Dionne in the PostPartisan blog at The Washington Post, April 23, 2010

Obama Blasts Arizona Illegal Immigration Effort
The Plum Line – Who Runs Gov blog at the Washington Post, April 23, 2010

How Immigration Crackdowns Backfire (also MP3 audio version)
reason.com, April 22, 2010

Arizona immigration bill may have broad implications
Carrying proof of status would be requirement
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 22, 2010

Turning down the temperature on illegal immigration
Los Angeles Times, April 21, 2010

Obama falters on immigration reform promises
Los Angeles Times, April 21, 2010

EDITORIAL: Arizona Goes Over the Edge
The New York Times, April 18, 2010

The Real Story of Americans’ Immigration Views
Real Clear Politics, April 18, 2010

Work Force Fueled by Highly Skilled Immigrants
The New York Times, April 15, 2010

Desire to tackle immigration reform splits Reid from centrist Democrats
The Hill, April 14, 2010

Arizona passes strict illegal immigration act
Los Angeles Times, April 14, 2010

EDITORIAL: Suspicious optimism/Immigration reform moves up on the agenda
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 14, 2010

Students rally for ‘Dream Act’
Bill would help legalize thousands of illegal immigrant students
North County Times, April 14, 2010

OPINION: The political case for immigration reform
Ezra Klein in The Washington Post, April 12, 2010

OPINION: Why More Immigrants Are an Answer to the Coming Boomer Entitlement Mess
Robert Reich in Huffington Post, April 12, 2010

Hispanics skeptical that Obama, Demorcrats will deliver immigration overhaul
The Washington Post, April 11, 2010

Congress steps into border-crossing cell phone debate
North County reps demand answers from UC San Diego
North County Times, April 7, 2010

‘Activist’ UCSD professor facing unusual scrutiny (for helping migrants)
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 7, 2010

Economy won’t falter or flourish because of immigration reform, study says
Contra Costa Times, April 7, 2010

PPIC sees little economic impact from legalizing immigrants
Capitol Alert blog in the Sacramento Bee, April 6, 2010

New poll shows ’sea change’ in Californians’ attitude toward illegal immigration
San Jose Mercury News, April 6, 2010

Health care reform leaves out illegal immigrants
Associated Press, April 5, 2010

For You Were Aliens in the Land of Egypt
Faith Communities Unite Behind Immigration Reform
Center for American Progress, April 1, 2010

Immigrant groups and RNC split on outcome of meeting
The New York Times, April 1, 2010

OPINION: A call for clarity, honesty
Ruben Navarrette in The San Diego Union-Tribune , March 31, 2010

OPINION: The Next Big Push — Immigration Reform
Diane Diamond at Huffington Post, March 29, 2010

Reforms spur rallies; Latino activists see health law as opening
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, March 28, 2010

The Slow March Toward Immigration Reform
Since the last push for reform in 2006, America has become a much harder place to be an immigrant
The American Prospect, March 26, 2010

Feinstein supports immigration reform
San Francisco Chronicle, March 26, 2010

Big immigration march in Washington
Los Angeles Times, March 22, 2010

OPINION: Time to get serious on immigration
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 21, 2010

OPINION: Immigration: Congress gets the sequel
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 21, 2010

Latinos increasingly critical of Obama’s record on immigration
The Washington Post, March 20, 2010

Students rally for immigration reform
More than 100 teens march to City Hall calling for legalizing illegal immigrants
North County Times, March 20, 2010

GOP grabs illegal immigration as election issue
San Francisco Chronicle, March 20, 2010

Senators announce framework for bipartisan immigration bill
Los Angeles Times, March 19, 2010

Senators draft plan to rework U.S. immigration policy
Washington Post, March 19, 2010

Immigration reform back on Obama’s radar
The Orange County Register, March 12, 2010

Lindsey Graham: Immigration reform in peril
Politico.com, March 12, 2010

Obama links immigration overhaul in 2010 to GOP backing
The New York Times, March 12, 2010

Immigration provision has Hispanic Caucus threatening ‘no’ vote
The Hill, March 11, 2010

ID Card for Workers Is at Center of Immigration Plan
The Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2010

EDITORIAL: Doing the hard stuff/ Obama shows signs of moving on immigration reform
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 9, 2010

Obama looking to give new life to immigration reform
Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2010

EDITORIAL: Reform, on ice
The New York Times, March 2, 2010

Proposed cuts would end California assistance for most new legal immigrants
Los Angeles Times, February 17, 2010

Sobriety checkpoints catch unlicensed drivers
The New York Times Bay Area Report, February 13, 2010

EDITORIAL: Honk if you understand (about police traffic checkpoints)
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 6, 2010

Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Continues to Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Center for American Progress, January 19, 2010