Immigrant groups plan a march and vigil in St. Louis on May 1st. - - Donna Poisl
Federal plans could derail Rupp's state initiatives
By Eric Becker
Four years after the last attempt to overhaul the nation's immigration policies failed, local reform leaders are partnering with national and state groups May 1 in an attempt to propel immigration reform to the front of public consciousness.
At the same time, current proposals in the U.S. Congress could invalidate provisions of a state crackdown on illegal immigration led by Wentzville Sen. Scott Rupp since 2008.
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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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