Immigrant voters warn lawmakers against English-only, laborer bills in Maryland

“ANNAPOLIS — A group of legal immigrants told state lawmakers yesterday that voting for anti-immigration bills would cost them votes.
The group, known as the Friends of New Marylanders, includes about 25 African, Asian and Hispanic organizations that lobby against legislation targeting illegal aliens. Members say census data show that naturalized citizens make up about 4 percent of Maryland voters. “

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