Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The Pentagon Wants To Recruit Illegal Immigrants

Eight members of the United States military became naturalized citizens aboard the USS Pinckney as part of San Francisco's annual Fleet Week celebration in October 2010. Rachel Polish/Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard

Pentagon Looks To Enlist Young Illegal Alien ‘Dreamers’ Into Military -- Washington Times

The Defense Department said Monday it is looking at expanding its application pool by letting some young illegal immigrants join the military, in what could be another tool for an Obama administration seeking unilateral steps to take on immigration reform.

Immigrant rights advocates are pleading with the Pentagon to declare “dreamers” to be vital to the national interest, which would allow them to enlist in the military under a special program that grants non-immigrants a quick pathway to citizenship in exchange for years of military service.

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More News On The Pentagon Wanting To Recruit Illegal Immigrants

Pentagon eyeing immigrants who arrived illegally -- AP
Pentagon eyes specialized program to enlist undocumented immigrants -- Stars and Stripes
Durbin: Pentagon Should Allow DREAMers to Enlist in Armed Forces -- Roll Call
Sen. Durbin proposes enlisting illegal aliens in U.S. armed forces -- Examiner

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