How Involved Should Undocumented Immigrants Be in Elections?

I hope undocumented immigrants will work in the campaigns, they pay taxes and have a stake in the outcome. They will certainly be voters when they become citizens. - - Donna Poisl

By ELISE FOLEY

There are about 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States, many of whom have children in public schools and pay property and sales taxes. They can’t vote in federal elections or in most municipal elections, but they can volunteer for campaigns and canvass for causes they support.

The Washington Post has an article today on efforts by OneAmerica Votes, an arm of the large immigrant rights organization OneAmerica, to get immigrants involved in the election. Non-citizens — both undocumented immigrants and legal residents — are canvassing for Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) in support of comprehensive immigration reform.
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