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Author Archive for Erwin de Leon

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Commentary: No Surprise, Gays Left Out of Immigration Reform Bill

by Erwin de Leon on 4/17/13

Gay bi-national couples are not included in the Senate immigration bill. Erwin de Leon says that makes the bill comprehensive, but not inclusive.

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Commentary: Sequestration’s Toll on Immigrants and Our Shared Future

by Erwin de Leon on 3/11/13

Erwin de Leon examines the impact of sequestration on immigrants and it doesn’t look good.

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Commentary: Comparing Immigration Reform Proposals

by Erwin de Leon on 2/1/13

This week, President Obama and the a bi-partisan group of senators offered competing plans for immigration reform. We give you a side by side comparison in a new infographic.

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Commentary: Where are Asian Americans in the Immigration Reform Debate?

by Erwin de Leon on 1/18/13

As comprehensive immigration reform gains momentum, Fi2W’s Erwin de Leon asks why Asian Americans are missing from the discussion.

AALDEF, Asian American voters, Latino voters 

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Commentary: With Fiscal Cliff Averted, Is Congress Ready to Tackle Immigration Reform?

by Erwin de Leon on 1/4/13

With so many competing priorities, Erwin de Leon asks if Congress will get to immigration reform any time soon.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Obama and immigration 

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About the Author

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    • Erwin de Leon
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    Erwin de Leon is a Policy Researcher and writer based in Washington, DC. He writes on immigration, LGBT, and nonprofit issues. You can follow him on Twitter at @ErwindeLeon.

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