We know our community. Undocumented immigrants are our aunts, uncles, cousins, and neighbors. They sit in the pews with us during worship services. Their children are our children’s classmates. They care for our infants and toddlers. They care for our grandparents in nursing homes. They contribute to our economy by shopping downtown and paying taxes. I know of at least four locally who run businesses and employ U.S. citizens. I also know being undocumented is an administrative offense, not a crime.

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