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Shouldn't Immigrants Pay Taxes, Too?

Fact: Undocumented immigrants do pay taxes.  They pump $7 billion per year into our  social security system at a time when baby boomers are getting ready to retire and birth rates are going down. Learn more...

By Joshua Hoyt

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Reservas supuestas de la lucha de los ciudadanos en persona

An eager batch of would-be citizens delivered a letter of discontent to the Chicago branch of USCIS today, demanding that the agency do something about the ongoing backlogs and delays that will keep these New Americans from voting in November. Several elderly immigrants shared their stories of the long wait for citizenship with the Chicago Director's spokeswoman. Leer más…

New Americans Vote 2008

Goal: Register 20,000 New American voters in Illinois. Mobilize 50,000 immigrants to the polls in 20 target areas. Train 20 new leaders in local organizing to build power for their communities. Empower immigrant communities to stand up for our shared ideals.

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