Politics & Government

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Immigration Bill Imminent, Gun Bill Isn't

Senior senator says immigration reform will be rolled out this week.

Appearing on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he would not support expanding background checks, but also said he would not join in a filibuster on the issue with fellow GOP Sens. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, James Inhofe.

The group of Senators sent a letter to Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid indicating they would oppose on people's right to bear arms.

Graham said he'd only filibuster if Reid did not allow additional amendments and referred to the bill he sponsored tightening access to weapons for those who have been adjudicated as mentally ill.

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"There are some real efforts out there to beef of those who fail background checks," Graham told host Candy Crowley.

Graham added he was not in favor of expanding background checks in cases where a father might give his son a gun as a present.

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Graham also told Crowley that an immigration reform bill will be rolled out this week. 

In recent weeks immigration reform has seen support from across the political spectrum.

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