Attack on Immigrants
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In the last few months, Congress has escalated its attack on immigrants, introducing a number of bills in the name of cracking down on illegal immigrants and "the war on terrorism." Congress is preparing to overhaul the nation's immigration laws that would impact 11 million undocumented immigrants living in this country.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the immigration bill, known as the temporary guest worker program. It appears to allow undocumented immigrants living in this country a chance to work here legally, but restrictions seem so strong that it's not clear that any of the 11 million people currently here would be able to benefit and gain citizenship. If passed, this law would not protect the rights of immigrant workers, provide a path to citizenship, nor allow a realistic path for future flow of immigrants.