Speaker. I agree with the gentleman from California . We should not be misled by those who want to distort the facts about 245(1) and give inaccurate information. 245(1) does not give special benefits to illegal immigrafits. It does not allow anyone to cut in line ahead of any other person. We should not be penalizing those who are on the way to becoming legal immigrants. 0l 1545 Section 245(1) keeps families together. It enables businesses to retain skilled workers. It brings in $200 million a year to the U.S. Treasury. Half of the projected increase in funding for criminal detention space will come from the $1.000 per immigrant fees paid. Without this funding. detention space for an estimated 14.000 criminal aliens will not be available. That is an unsettling thought for many communities.
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