Immigration

Chuck Schumer proposes letting immigration law take effect in 2017

By Washington Examiner
Published February 9, 2014 5:00am ET
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Chuck Schumer proposes letting immigration law take effect in 2017
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said President Obama has deported more immigrants living illegally in the U.S. than any other president, but it would be easy enough to pass immigration reform this year to start in 2017. (AP File) | J. Scott Applewhite

Sen. Chuck Schumer says he has an easy fix to the GOP‘s latest doubts about overhauling the nation’s immigration laws.

Pass legislation this year, but don’t let the law go into effect until after President Obama‘s second term ends.

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