Case Study: Undocumented Immigrants

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1) Undocumented Immigrants have been here for a while Many people today believe that most undocumented immigrants have just arrived. The Pew Research Center estimates 21 percent of illegal immigrants have lived in the country for 20 years or longer and 62 % of Undocumented Workers have lived here for a decade. These undocumented workers attend church, shop at the local market, work and attend school here. They have become integrated into society, making the U.S. their new home. The length of time that an undocumented immigrant has lived in the U.S. may be vital as the government discusses possible actions that could suspend deportations. There is hope that a program will be created for those with significant ties to the community that will

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