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Undocumented Tag

A recent report by the Institute of Taxation & Economic Policy found that undocumented immigrants contribute an estimated $12 billion to the American economy annually. This contradicts the commonly accepted rhetoric, particularly articulated during presidential election season, that undocumented immigrants are a drain on the country’s economy by taking jobs and benefits without contributing back. According to the report there were approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States in 2013, 8 million of which were either employed or looking for work according to the Pew Research Center. The money that undocumented immigrants contribute back to state and local economies

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Proposal A so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill has been proposed.  It is over 800-pages long and, if passed, will drastically alter the legal and human landscape of the U.S.  From the first reports, it seems like there is a lot to like in the bill, but it still comes up woefully short of providing a humane, equitable, and fair immigration system.  Remember, this is just the proposed bill.  Contrary to rumors in some communities, no bill has passed and it will be at least months (if at all) before anything passes.  We will post a more detailed summary