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Senators Revive 2013 Immigration Plan Amid Crisis

2/6/2026

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The Gang of Eight, eight U.S. senators (four Democrats and four Republicans), proposed a border-security plan and a pathway to citizenship in 2013.
The proposal ultimately failed.
Recent events, including killings by immigration enforcement, have diminished reform hopes.
Some lawmakers believe revisiting the 2013 proposal could spark limited immigration legislation by adopting a merit-based system prioritizing high-skilled workers and eliminating visa categories.

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Story summary

The Gang of Eight, eight U.S. senators (four Democrats and four Republicans), proposed a border-security plan and a pathway to citizenship in 2013.
The proposal ultimately failed.
Recent events, including killings by immigration enforcement, have diminished reform hopes.
Some lawmakers believe revisiting the 2013 proposal could spark limited immigration legislation by adopting a merit-based system prioritizing high-skilled workers and eliminating visa categories.