Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 5759. Almost three quarters of all undocumented immigrants in America are women and children. Before President Obama took action to adjust the status of certain longterm U.S. residents. these women were trapped in the shadows. They lived in fear of being deported and permanently separated from their kids. Many remained in violent relationships because their abusers threatened to expose their immigration status. Others were forced to work in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. unable to report their exploitative employers. What message is this dangerous bill sending to these women and their families?
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