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Immigration reform is a hot button issue that garners intense emotions and varying opinions. But most people agree Americas immigration system is broken and must be fixed. For far too long, true immigration reform has been stalled and used as a political football by both pundits and politicians. Thats why I applaud President Barack Obama for taking decisive action on this critical issue.
The presidents immigration proposal isnt amnesty, its a responsible and humane plan that gives millions of undocumented residents the opportunity to gain legal status, defer their deportations and allow them to work legally. Instead of hiding in the shadows, these hard working immigrants who just want a fair shot at the American Dream, can finally come out into the light and contribute even more to our society without fear of being deported, without fear of their families being broken apart, without fear of being labeled a second class citizen. Undocumented people want nothing more than to realize the promise of equality upon which America was founded that all are created equal.
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/11/assemblymans_letter_obamas_executive_order_on_immigration_is_a_humane_plan.html