Exactly one year ago, the Supreme Court issued a fateful decision to uphold the controversial centerpiece of the President’s health-care law. At the center of the debate was whether Congress...
An Obamacare Reckoning: Unpopular and Deeply Flawed
Exactly one year ago, the Supreme Court issued a fateful decision to uphold the controversial centerpiece of the President’s health-care law. At the center of the debate was whether Congress...
Myths v. Facts: Wicker Sanctuary Cities Amendment to S. 744
This amendment’s purpose is to promote greater information sharing between and among local, state, and federal law enforcement officials regarding criminal conduct by illegal immigrants. Federal law...
Wicker to Introduce International Adoption Resolution
Mississippi Senator Aims to Protect Children Caught in Adoption LimboWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., will offer a first-of-its-kind resolution aimed at protecting children and...
Wicker Votes ‘No’ on Immigration Reform Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted to oppose passage of the immigration reform bill, S. 744, known as the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration...
Wicker Statement on DOMA Ruling
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision, by a vote of 5-4, to overturn the “Defense of Marriage Act”:“I agree with the...
Wicker Statement on Immigration Reform Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement regarding the immigration reform bill, S. 744, known as the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration...
Wicker Statement on Voting Rights Ruling
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision, by a vote of 5-4, to strike down Section IV of the “Voting Rights Act” as...
Wicker Amendments Would Toughen Immigration Bill
A Robust Border Security Strategy Remains Top PriorityEarlier this month, the Senate agreed to debate the most comprehensive immigration reform legislation in years. The bill, drafted by a...
Wicker Statement on Amendment Vote to Strengthen Border Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement regarding his procedural vote for the Corker-Hoeven border security amendment to the immigration reform bill, S. 744,...