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Irish immigration center takes Murphy to task over 'No amnesty for illegals'

Center urges constituents to call office to say they support immigration reform

PATRICK ROBERTS,

Dara McBride

Published Friday, January 22, 2010, 3:15 PM

Updated Friday, January 22, 2010, 3:30 PM

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Patrick Murphy: Congressman signed on to 'No amnesty for illegals bill' in House

The Irish Immigration Center in Philadelphia is urging those who support the undocumented Irish to call their Congressman, Patrick Murphy, to say they oppose his stance on comprehensive immigration reform.

The center says that Murphy joined nine other Democrats in the House Thursday to sign the so-called "No-Amnesty Bil" which they say will stop illegal immigration into the U.S.

The bill was co-sponsored by two freshmen, Rep. Chaffetz (R-Utah) and Rep. Kratovil (D-Maryland).

Other Democrats signing on the bill are Reps. Nye (Va.), Kagen (Wis.), Murphy (Pa.), Barrow (Ga.), Bright (Ala.), Taylor (Miss.), McIntyre (N.C.), Shuler (N.C.) and Childers (Miss.)

Republicans who have signed on are are Reps. Hunter (Calif.), Jenkins (Kan.), Luetkemeyer
(Mo.), Olson (Texas), Fleming (La.), Lummis (Wyoming), Coffman (Colo.), McClintock (Calif.), Posey (Fla.), Roe (Tenn.), Harper (Miss.).

Among other things, the "No-Amnesty" bill says

". . . any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the United States of any individual."

The Irish Immigration center says they are "disappointed that Rep. Murphy is taking such a regressive stance on immigration reform. Immigration reform that does not provide a solution for the undocumented is impractical and inhumane."

And they provide the relevant phone numbers to help them call Rep Murphy.

Congressman Murphy's DC office: (202) 225-4276
Congressman Murphy's Doylestown office: (215) 348-1194
Congressman Murphy's Bristol Office: (215) 826-1963

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VictoriaJosephine | Feb 15, 2010, 08:51 AM EST

If there is no support and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants-they will continue to be illegal and cause a burden on this country. Perhaps it is the Irish Catholic upbringing-or perhaps it is my faith that I believe that this world is a gift from God and that as a people of faith-we must care and help each other-no matter where we come from or what we look like. That no matter how hard I work-or how much I pay in taxes-I cannot take it with me when I die. I do hope that when I return to God-that I am not forbidden to enter his kingdom because I do not have a passport.

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melena29 | Jan 29, 2010, 01:49 PM EST

#1 - There can be no further amnesties for any one, or for any reason. We either insist on total enforcement of current immigration law, or we disregard it altogether. Otherwise you are providing grounds for exceptions for everyone. There is simply no justification for exceptions to our laws. #2 - This is a pet peeve of mine so grant me a bit of latitude here: Where ever your ancestors came from they made an extraordinary sacrifice in order to give you the gift of American citizenship. I choose to honor my great grandparents for their selfless gift by pledging my allegiance to this country and this country only. If you call yourself an American, you really need to drop the hyphen. It only serves to divide us, and as history has demonstrated time and time again, divided we will fall. #3 - Whether they swam across an ocean, came in on a work visa and overstayed, or snuck across a wide open border, they are in violation of our immigration law and we cannot tolerate or make an exception for any reason (see #1). P.S. I have the world’s most amazing grandson, whose paternal grandparents are of Irish descent. He will call himself an American.

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IrishAndProud | Jan 26, 2010, 03:22 PM EST

Plasticpaddy, I don't know why you insist on continuing to insult the memory of the Irish who fled An Gort Mor by comparing them with illegal aliens. You keep approaching this entire subject from the purely EMOTIONAL standpoint..."oh, the poor illegals, they work so hard...blah blah blah," as if any of that somehow magically changes the fact that they're illegal. Don't speak for my Irish ancestors in defense of illegal aliens -- because you're NOT speaking for them, or for me, or for the vast majority of Americans that wants the illegals OUT of our country. The same for Ireland, too!

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rbraith | Jan 26, 2010, 02:15 PM EST

I am ove Irish descent but I am all AMERICAN all illegals from all counterys need to go home and iam proud ove Murphy

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plasticpaddy | Jan 25, 2010, 11:05 PM EST

All of those who spew anti undocumented positions abandon your own ancestors and descendants by denying them that opportunity which was afforded their kin.

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Liamkeyes | Jan 25, 2010, 05:12 PM EST

If we get all the Latins out, who is going to clean the toilets and wash the Cars and windows for our Congressmen and Senators?????

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Brooke2 | Jan 25, 2010, 06:18 AM EST

I absolutely agree with IrishAndProud. Thank you Congressman Murphy. No amnesty for illegal aliens - I want them all deported.

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CrazyEyesKillah | Jan 24, 2010, 10:47 PM EST

Get these Irish (and all other) illegal-alien criminals the hell out of the U.S.! I'm sick of the lawlessness. Michael Joseph McGarry ASPEN CO

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MAGHNUS | Jan 24, 2010, 05:58 AM EST

I totally agree with you IrishandProud, 110 %!!!

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plasticpaddy | Jan 23, 2010, 08:15 PM EST

they can't, there are no fair legal routes.

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U2rocks | Jan 23, 2010, 01:13 PM EST

Yes, amnesty to all. I support immigration reform.

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Southernpride | Jan 23, 2010, 10:59 AM EST

People should be 'responsible' and come to America legally and obey the laws of the U.S.A

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Tony Barry | Jan 23, 2010, 06:54 AM EST

Congratulations Congressman MURPHY....I applaud your stance for "NO AMNESTY for ILLEGALS". All illegals should be sent back and if the should aspire to live legally in this country, the should go through the normal process...as I did.

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IrishAndProud | Jan 22, 2010, 10:27 PM EST

THANK YOU, CONGRESSMAN MURPHY!!!! And thanks to all other Congressmen and women of BOTH parties, who've signed onto this bill!!! We the legal, legitimate American people have had ENOUGH of the illegals' presence, in this country. No matter where they're from -- SEND THEM BACK!!!! (It's also quite heartening, I might add, to have the overwhelming majority of U.S. public opinion, saying likewise). My ancestors' homeland (Eire) is hopefully doing something about ITS illegal alien problem, as well (and it DOES have this problem). Hopefully, they'll follow suite, if they're not, already!

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