Media take notice of politics, urgency of immigration issue

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A number of key articles have addressed the political landscape for immigration reform over the past few days. Some selected pieces:

POLITICO - Democrats' shift right frustrates Hispanic activists

To get an idea of how far Democrats have moved to the right on the issue of immigration reform, consider this: The Obama administration’s enforcement efforts in 2009 led to the deportation of 387,790 illegal immigrants — a 5 percent jump over the Bush administration’s record in 2008.

And this: A liberal Democratic senator from New York is a co-sponsor of a measure that includes what civil libertarians fear could become the first national ID card. 

LA TIMES - Obama indicates he's in no rush to pass immigration overhaul

President Obama gave his strongest signal to date that he is prepared to let another deadline slip for passing an immigration overhaul, telling an audience Wednesday night that he merely wants to start working on the issue before the year is out.

Obama, speaking at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden, was silent on a timetable for completing an immigration bill. The lack of urgency seems consistent with remarks he made to reporters aboard Air Force One last week, when he said an exhausted Congress might lack the "appetite" to vote on another divisive issue right away.

POLITICO - GOP holds ground as Dems offer immigration plan - Kasie Hunt

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