Immigration Reform: Congressional Fences

CARTOON BY  STEVE BREEN

THE SENATE HAS NOW PASSED IT VERSION OF THE IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL.  IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE HOUSE WILL TAKE UP THAT BILL, BUT INSTEAD PASS A VERSION OF ITS OWN.  ON THIS ISSUE PASSAGE OF ANY BILL THAT DOES NOT PUT BORDER SECURITY FIRST IS IN DOUBT.