These council members know this is racial profiling and are opposing the program. - - Donna Poisl
County expected to participate in Secure Communities by September
by Erin Cunningham | Staff Writer
At least four Montgomery County Council members support a resolution opposing the anticipated involvement of the county later this year in a federal deportation program for illegal immigrants.
The resolution, drafted by Councilwoman Nancy Navarro (D-Dist. 4) of Silver Spring, was introduced Tuesday, shortly before about 20 protesters gathered outside of the County Council building in Rockville to oppose the Secure Communities program.
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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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