host: for two perspectives we are joined by daniel stein and then johnson -- and then johnson. we will get your predictions and hopes. was the mostk important development in 2017 when it came to the issue of immigration in the country? it has been the emergence of the dreamers and the issue of what do we do with the 1.5

also, -- daniel stein. live at 7:00tch eastern on wednesday morning. join the discussion. >> now, to detroit michigan where the organizers behind the 2017 women's march on washington met in october. this panel runs about one hour.

daniel stein with immigration reform, fairus.org. ben johnson is the executive director of the american immigration lawyers association. thanks, come back again, let's do it again. >> on monday joined c-span live from the brookings institution for a discussion on the diplomatic and military options concerning north korea's nuclear program. that's like monday 10:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. sunday night on "afterwards, judge looks back on his 30 year judicial career. he's interviewed by democratic senator richard blumenthal of connecticut. >> having gone from that active life of making decisions and going to court and advocating a was ato judging, difficult transition for you, in did you ever miss the life of advocacy, so to speak? >> it wasn't difficult. i have known people who became judges and so disliked the decision-making process that they left the bench. i was an advocate. was i to be an advocate. i found the decision-making process, while it was different, enormously challenging and in or mislead satisfied. say, i loved bei

more about immigration with daniel stein and benjamin johnson. "waure to watch c-span's wednesdayournal" morning. join the discussion. shanahan-span, patrick looks at the readiness of our armed forces. then we will bring you two panels of women's activists and leaders. the first from detroit in the second from a day-long event hosted by politico in washington, d.c. deputy defense secretary patrick shanahan. >> how are you? good. [applause] >> i would say those 30 years were a good warm-up act. john, thank you and i will make sure to get a copy of your book on the way out of town here. a distinguished guest, ladies , in today'sn dynamic world, strong leadership is more important than ever. i cannot imagine a crowd more into and with the importance of good leadership than this one. this is my first time here but i many of you have been coming to this event for years. diverse leaders from the executive branch, military services, congress, industry our allies and partners, and the media. it is a privilege to speak with you on a topic is vital as nati

host: for two perspectives we are joined by daniel stein and then johnson -- and then johnson. we will get your predictions and hopes. was the mostk important development in 2017 when it came to the issue of immigration in the country? it has been the emergence of the dreamers and the issue of what do we do with

also, -- daniel stein. live at 7:00tch eastern on wednesday morning. join the discussion. >> now, to detroit michigan where the organizers behind the 2017 women's march on washington met in october. this panel runs about one hour. >> you are the biggest crowd i have spoken to, i am really glad that it is such a warm and welcoming crowd of women. [cheers and applause] >> and would like to thank everyone has been organizing that women's convention, it was amazing yesterday and it will be amazing today. special thanks to marianne who evenorked so tirelessly, getting me on stage this morning. my name is maggie moore and i am one of the organizers of the rudolph foundation. we work on leveling the playing field for women pursuing careers in the public field and finances. [applause] support and, we internships, provide mentorship and professional development workshops and networking rigid from salary negotiation to speaking with confidence. -- ranging from salary negotiation to speaking with confidence. you should be able to work in washington dc in a letter

host: for two perspectives we are joined by daniel stein and best president of the federation for american immigration reform, and ben johnson, american lawyers association. before we get to your hopes and predictions, what do you think was the most important development in 2017 when it came to the issue of immigration in the country? guest: it has been the emergence of the dreamers and the issue of what do we do with the 1.5 million young kids who have grown up in the united states. the fact that they have helped to put a face on this issue and to really bring out some of the truths about immigration and who we are talking about when we debate immigration, them stepping out about their lives and making their stories known has been transformative. we understand that these are doctors and lawyers. these are auto mechanics and cashiers. they are priests and marines. there is a whole panoply of things they do and contribute to the united states and it has been transformative. host: mr. stein, what do you think? guest: 2017 was framed by donald trump's aggressive campaigning on this issue when

daniel stein with immigration reform, fairus.org. ben johnson american immigration lawyers association. thanks, come back again, let's do it again. >> laura meckler joins us now --k about the prospect of prospects for 2018 and let's start with where republicans are on this subject with trump administration officials. closer toicans any finding consensus in what they are going to be pushing for here in the coming weeks and months? >> or is so much on the agenda right now, it is hard to say what's going to come to the floor. the urgency is around people brought to the country illegal, -- rock by their parents, so-called dreamers. -- since been in that 2012 and president trump ended onand said i just called congress to give that answer giving young people a path to legalization and that's the question, if we will be able to do that, but wrapped in that is a range of immigration enforcement. what republicans are saying is we will do that, but we also want enforcement. we want new rules, there are all sorts of things wrapped up. we essent

. >> for key perspectives on immigration reform we are joined by daniel stein, president for the american federation of immigration response -- reform and ben johnson. the four we get to your predictions, your hopes for 2018, ben jonson, what do you think was the most important development in 2017 when it came inthe issue of immigration this country? >> probably the emergence of dreamers and what we do with the in thelion of young kids united states, the felt -- the fact that they have put a face on this issue, bart out some of the truth about immigration, who we are talking about when we debate immigration, those who make their stories note, i think that is transformative. we understand that these are doctors, lawyers, auto mechanics, cashiers, priests, marines. does the whole panoply of things that they do to contribute to the united states has been transformative. host: what you think is the most important? >> it is framed by donald trump very aggressive campaigning on this issue. he laid out campaign promises and he was walking around with a 10 gallon hat and thing were going to deal

host: for two perspectives we are joined by daniel stein and then johnson -- and then johnson. we will get your predictions and hopes. was the mostk important development in 2017 when it came to the issue of immigration in the country? it has been the emergence of the dreamers and the issue of what do we do with the 1.5 million kids who have grown up in the united states. the fact that they have helped to put a face on this issue and to really bring out some of the truths about immigration and who we are talking about, them stepping out amid their lives and making their stories known has been transformative. we understand that these are doctors and lawyers. auto mechanics and cashiers. priests and marines. there is a whole panoply of things they do and contribute to the united states and it has been transformative. host: what do you think? by trump'sas framed aggressive campaigning on this issue when he laid out 10 major campaign promises and walk around with a 10 gallon hat with rhetorical heat and he said, look. we will deal with the borders and law enforcement and chain migr

withlso a conversation daniel stein and benjamin johnson, on immigration issues.oming up on wednesdaybe sure te at 7:00 eastern. join the discussion. next on c-span, deputy defense secretary patrick shanahan looks at the readiness of our armed forces. then we bring you two panels of women activists, advocates and leaders at the women's forum in detroit and the second from a daylong event hosted by politico in washington dc. secretary, defense patrick shanahan. >> how are you? good. shanahan i would say those 30 : years were a good warm-up act. john, thank you and i will make sure to get a copy of your book on the way out of town here. o. a distinguished guest, ladies and gentlemen

and more with daniel stein and benjamin johnson come of these echoed a the american immigration lawyers association. be sure to watch c-span's washington journal live at 7:00 eastern this morning. join the discussion. night, federal appellate judge john newman looks back at his 38 year judicial career in his book. he is interviewed by senator richard blumenthal. years, judge of 45 having gone from that active life of making decisions and going to court and advocating a case to judging, was that a difficult transition for you and did you ever miss the life of advocacy? >> it was not difficult. it has been for some i have known. i have known people who became judges and so disliked the decision-making process that they left the bench. i was an advocate. i found the decision-making process, while it was different, enormously challenging and satisfying. being an attorney, i love being a judge, because the opportunity to resolve disputes large and small, some of them have a large political and public significance, that is a very satisfying role. >> watch sunday night at 9:00 eastern on book

andmore with daniel stein benjamin johnson, the executive director for the american immigration lawyersssociation. watch c-span's washington journal live at 7:00 eastern this morning. join the discussion. c-span2, aning on conversation with philippe raines. he will talk to a group of students about the 2016 campaign, the trump administration, and the 2020 presidential election cycle. live coverage begins at 11 a.m. eastern. in the afternoon, new york governor andrew cuomo delivers his state of the state of dress at the empire state plaza. live coverage at 1 p.m. eastern. now, we take you to see me valley california boy look at military readiness. we will hear from the commandant of the marine corps, the ceo of lockheed martin and new hampshire senator jeanne shaheen. lockheed martin. this is about an hour and 15 minutes. [laughter]

for immigration action in the new year and federation for american immigration reform president daniel stein and benjamin johnson, the executive director for the american immigration lawyers association, talk about prospects for immigration reform in 2018. washington journal is live, now. ♪ good morning, it is wednesday, january 3, 2018. at noon, the second session of the 115th congress will convene pursuant to the u.s. constitution. in the senate, the session will begin with two new faces when doug jones and tina smith are sworn in. we have a three-hour washington journal ahead for you and we will spend our focus on what is expected to be a major issue, immigration. toare opening our phones immigrants only, to hear your story of coming to an living in the united states. recent legal immigrants can call in at (202) 748-8000. if you are a legal immigrant who has lived in this country for five years or longer, (202) 748-8001. illegal, undocumented immigrants, (202) 748-8002. you can also catch up with us on social media on twitter, on facebook, facebook.com/c-span. a good wednesday morning. im