Politics & Government

Immigration Reform: Is It Time?

Monday's march on Tampa put a local spotlight on this issue. Do you think it's time for America to create a pathway to citizenship?

Hundreds of people took part in a march to the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse in downtown Tampa Monday to express their desire to see America reform its immigration policies.

Those in attendance say it’s time for Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented people currently living in America,according to TBO.com.

The topic of immigration reform has taken a back seat in recent months as other pressing issues have demanded Congress’ time. Even so, supporters of reform areramping up measures to be heard.

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