Just in case anyone is concerned that senators aren’t reading the 844-page immigration reform bill from the Group of Eight closely before returning from recess next week, note that Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) is tweeting as he goes, calling out concerning elements of the legislation:
#Gof8Fact pg 11 of #Gangof8 bill says that Secretary of Homeland Security can alter legal immigrant status of #DREAM and ag. workers.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 30, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 65 of #Gangof8 bill says Homeland Security Secretary can waive inadmissibility for humanitarian purposes and public interest
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 66 of #Gangof8 bill says Sec of Homeland Security gets discretion on whether to start legal proceedings to remove illegals
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
Still going through #Gangof8 bill. #Gof8Fact pg 69 says Sec of Homeland Security can extend time allowed to apply for legal status
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 71 #Gangof8bill lets Sec of Homeland Security waive citizenship eligibility for illegals who have been ordered for deportation
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
I’m still reading through the #Gangof8 bill #Gof8Fact pg 83 says Sec of Homeland Security can waive citizenship processing fees for illegals
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 2, 2013
More red flags in #Gangof8 bill #Gof8Fact pg 102 lets Sec of Homeland Security waive employment and education requirements for illegals
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 2, 2013
Still working through #Gangof8 bill #Gof8Fact pg 112 lets DHS Secretary define what counts as “compelling circumstance” in citizenship app
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 3, 2013
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