U.S. Policy Beats
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CAFTA Brings Immigration Debate, Local Enforcement Tactics Struck Down
U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Central American Free Trade Act (CAFTA) in August 2005; its immigration effects remain contested.
Immigration Reform Bill and DHS Restructuring Focus on Enforcement and Facilitation
A U.S. Senate bill introduced July 19, 2005, pairs $12 billion in new enforcement with a temporary worker program requiring migrants to apply from abroad.
Free Flights and New Enforcement Proposals Address Unauthorized Migrants
A U.S.-Mexico repatriation program resumed in June 2005, offering free flights from Arizona to the interior of Mexico while Congress debated competing immigration bills.
Expansive Bipartisan Bill Introduced on the Heels of REAL ID Passage
The 2005 Kennedy-McCain bill in the U.S. Senate proposed 400,000 new low-skilled worker visas, a legalization path for unauthorized immigrants, and family reunification reforms.
U.S. Commits to New Passport Requirements and Beefed-Up Border
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, announced April 2005, would require passports for all travel to the United States from the Americas and Caribbean by end of 2007.
President Reiterates Commitment to Immigration Reform at Summit Meeting
At a March 2005 summit, President George W. Bush reaffirmed his guest-worker proposal while Congress debated restructuring immigration enforcement agencies.
Presidential Budget, State of the Union Address Immigration Issues
President George W. Bush proposed major immigration enforcement increases in his FY 2006 budget.
Supreme Court Addresses Deportation Cases, DHS Undergoes Leadership and Oversight Changes
Two January 2005 U.S. Supreme Court rulings reshaped deportation law.
Intelligence Reformed and Homeland Security Department Overhauled
The December 2004 Intelligence Reform Act expanded border security and visa rules, as DHS faced leadership changes and Arizona's Proposition 200 drew legal challenges.
Elections Bring Policy Changes
Arizona voters passed Proposition 200 limiting immigrant access to public benefits, while U.S. President George W. Bush signaled support for guest worker legislation.
