The immigration debate
While the Senate begins debates and voting on immigration reform, a recent Pew Poll shows that Americans are split on attitudes toward immigration.9:06 a.m.Jack Martin: Special projects director at Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). He has testified before the U.S. Congress, U.S. Civil Rights Commission, and U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform.
Jeanne Butterfield: Executive director of American Immigration Law Foundation. She has authored several articles on immigration law and policy.
American Imam
Midmorning talks with an American Muslim cleric about the climate for Muslims under the Patriot Act, and America's perception of the Islamic faith.10:06 a.m.Imam Johari Abdul-Malik: Chair of the Coordinating Council of Muslim Organizations and head of government relations for the Muslim Alliance of North America. He was the first Muslim to serve as a chaplain in higher education, at Howard University.