The White House says President Barack Obama will deliver a speech on immigration when he visits El Paso, Texas, next Tuesday, May 10.
In a tweet message, the White House said “Obama immigration reform speech Tues., in El Paso.” The message also encouraged the public to share their thoughts about a future immigration reform and policies to stop illegal immigration.
It will be the latest in a string of events the White House has devoted to immigration policy despite an unfavorable climate on Capitol Hill for passing the kind of comprehensive legislation Obama favors.
The president wants to see a path to legalization for the millions of illegal immigrants in this country, something opposed by Republicans who control the House.