Flagstaff City Council backs immigration reform

FlagBy Kathleen Stinson | Arizona Daily Sun

The Flagstaff City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday by a vote of 6-1 that calls on Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

Before the vote, several residents spoke passionately to the council about their struggles as undocumented immigrants and what type of reforms they need to live the lives they envision for themselves.

The resolution outlines three basic principles the city would like to see reflected in immigration reform legislation.

Resolution No. 2013-25 calls for a recognition of the “economic role immigrants play as workers and taxpayers in our community.”

Continued: 

Related: New Immigration Bill Put Forward 

Arizona county forced to halt smuggling prosecutions

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.