There is no question that ourimmigration laws need overhauling. Many people think that the only area ofimmigration law that is being considered is the “legalization” of illegalaliens. This is not true. There are many areas of immigration law that needreview and changes.

The big question is if and howthe immigration laws will be changed.

On June 25 the President, Vice President, and key cabinetmembers met with a bipartisan group of Senate andHouse leaders representing the different views onimmigration. The White House characterized the meeting as the"launch" of a policy conversation and "an honest discussion aboutthe issues...identifying areas of agreement and areas where we still have workto do, with the hope of beginning the debate in earnest later this year."

President Obama wants the leaders of both parties to get somethingdone soon. He does not want discussions on the issues to be delayed for two,three or five years from now.
 
 The subject is highly sensitive and willdraw inflame opposition to any changes. The good news is that at leastimmigration reform is being discussed.