Immigration reform is seeing a rejuvenated push. The question is, will it become a reality in 2014?

Here to keep you up-to-date on the debate and legislative progress every Monday is THE UPDATE, a weekly blog series whose panel of experts will analyze how recent events affect the prospects for real reform. The panelists will offer an insider’s view of what’s happening right now on Capitol Hill, bolstered by their decades of experience with immigration reform and the legislative process. Media representatives who wish to speak with one of the panelists, please click here. If you would like to read previous editions of THE UPDATE, please click here. You can read the Spanish version at “Reforma migratoria de 2014: ‘LA ACTUALIZACIÓN’ para el lunes 10 de Febrero.”

Given the most recent developments, are we getting any closer to immigration reform?

Ivone Guillen, Immigration Campaigns and Communications Associate, Sojourners:

The reactions to the release of the Republican Standards for Immigration Reform have varied greatly. Some groups have embraced the standards believing it’s a serious sign of progress on behalf of the Republicans, while others are encouraging the House GOP to keep working to flesh out the details—including addressing citizenship. While the media might be quick to write off immigration reform happening in the next few months, what remains clear is that both parties are interested in tackling this issue and advocates, especially the faith community, need to keep the pressure for legislative action this year. Families are suffering and our communities are facing the unintended consequences of congressional inaction.

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