Weekly Roundup, May 16th

Center for American Progress recently published the infographic, “Do We Need to Detain 34,000 Immigrants Every Day?” questioning the excessive number of US immigration detentions and incurred cost:

In immigration news this week:

Obama makes new pitch for immigration reform via CNN

Chamber Of Commerce Head: Without Immigration Reform, Republicans ‘Should Not Bother’ To Run In 2016 via Think Progress

When will Boehner turn to immigration? via The Hill

Language Barrier Continues to Thwart Victims of Crimes via New York Times

How Local Governments Are Hacking Immigration Reform via The Atlantic

Feds released hundreds of immigrant murderers, drunk drivers, sex-crimes convicts via The Washington Times

Tea party group backs immigration reform via The Washington Post

Finally, during last week’s law enforcement briefing, President Obama addresses immigration reform as it relates to safety, security and the economic future of the U.S.