By JOHN GUTIERREZ-MIER, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram : Every week, Mary Beth Albaneze-Garcia hears stories of hope and hardship.
Those stories, she says, draw legal and illegal immigrants to the United States.
Albaneze-Garcia, who offers free legal advice to immigrants in Fort Worth and Dallas, estimates that about 60 percent of her clients are staying in the U.S. illegally.
"As an advocate for immigrants, there is a lot of uncertainty out there," she said.
Now, Albaneze-Garcia and others who provide aid to undocumented residents are worried about legislation, recently passed by the U.S. House, that would crack down on illegal immigration.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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