Madam Speaker. today I rise to introduce a private immigration reliet bill for several Chicagoans who remain in daily jeopardy because they seek a path to citizenship in the United States. Over the past few years. I have met with several residents in my community and heard detailed accounts of abuse by the Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. I was told stories of children being ripped from the arms of their parents by immigration enforcement otficers toting machine guns and aiming their weapons at family members. I was told stories of mothers who had lived in the United States for years. bore children. paid taxes and owned homesbut still faced deportation because they hadnt met all the standards required for citizenship in our country. There were numerous stories of immigrants who were being sponsored by their sick and ailing family membersmothers. husbands. children and babies. who were thrown off the path towards citizenship because of tragic illnesses resulting in death. Madam Speaker. we all understand the debate on illegal immigration strikes considerable emotion and debate. however. my legislation today is in support of average people who were trying to do the right thing. Every name on this private bill: Elvira Arellano. Juan Carios Arreguin.
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