America is long overdue for a rational discussion on a path to legalization for illegal immigrants. The recently introduced Dignity Act (a bipartisan bill claiming to reform the immigration system) has revived that discussion, as it proposes to provide legal status for many immigrants who meet certain criteria.

Providing legal status for peaceful immigrants would not only be an act of justice towards long-time, hard-working residents— it would also do right by Americans. However, legalization is not nearly enough if Americans want to address the core problems of the immigration system.

The majority of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in America are peaceful and came here in search of a better life. They are our neighbors working in farming, hospitality, constructio

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